Now that we have a better understanding of macronutrients (the big three), let’s take a moment to learn about their small but mighty counterparts, micronutrients. While there are three macronutrients, do you have any idea how many vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) our body relies on?...
Last week, we talked about food groups and the outdated (but still helpful) food pyramid. Today, I would like to share about another way that foods get categorized. Macronutrients, A.K.A. macros. There are three of them: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Together, they provide the “macro”...
Whether this is your first or fifth session of boot camp, one thing you will find out quickly is how much we believe in healthy eating habits to fuel your body for workouts. We believe health and fitness goals need solid nutrition and regular movement...
Every now and again, you might find yourself wondering about one thing you can do to boost your nutrition. In lieu of a complete overhaul or committing to a brand new diet, I’d like to offer a suggestion for one of the best and most...
As we mentioned before, we all have to eat, and many of us can remember a time where we’ve gotten bored with our same ol’, same ol’ meal and snack choices. Others of us want to boost the quality of our food choices and nutrition,...
Many wellness habits seem optional, such as exercise, you can schedule it into your day or not. Or financial, stress, and time management, you have the option to prioritize them or not. Whether or not you prioritize them, you will carry on with life. But...
Healthy eating means a lot of things to a lot of people. Terms such as: good foods, bad foods, cheat days, “on” a diet, “off” a diet, etc. make it hard to have a healthy relationship with food. Then, add the media into the mix...
We are wrapping up our self-assessment series and as we focus on recovery, the final topic of self-assessment is sleep and rest. Talk about two of the most seemingly simple and necessary practices. Sleep hygiene and self-care tips have risen in popularity over the past few...
“Let’s talk about stress, baby! Let’s talk about you and me.” I love a good icebreaker. Don’t you?! We are still in our self-assessment series and this week, can you guess what we are rating? Stress management is an on-going skill and it feels like there...
We are in week 3 of our self-assessments and this week, we are making note of our physical activity habits. Did you know that only about 23 percent of U.S. adults meet the standards for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities? Yikes! As Sarah says, “Motion is lotion,”...
