You’ve probably heard “no pain, no gain” and thought that in order to be helpful, you should push yourself to excrutiating levels of pain to get the maximum benefit from it. That and other misconceptions about exercise often push people past the point of safe exercising into the realm of dange…Read More
It doesn’t matter what your issue is, whether it’s simply boosting your endurance and strength, avoiding injury or losing weight, it’s hard to get yourself motivated to get fit. Sometimes, it takes a real wake-up call, like a doctor telling you that your excess weight is playing havoc with you…Read More
When you read articles about how self care is essential, you may first think of all the things you need to do for others and the mounting duties you have at work and shake your head. However, have you ever considered that not taking care of your self is actually selfish? Self care is a broad term, b…Read More
If you’re trying to get healthier and watching your diet, there are pitfalls and snare traps ahead. You’ll often see foods listed gluten free or vegetarian, indicating they’re good for you. Instead, many of the foods you go out of you way to eat because they’re good for you, are really healt…Read More
If you have a fur baby, you want them to have the best of everything. That doesn’t mean diamond studded collars or rare silk pet clothes, but pet food as healthy as yours and a happy life. At one time, pets didn’t have nearly the family status they do today. Dog food and cat food that came in ba…Read More
Every day, you learn about new super foods. Most of these foods have been around for centuries, but barely noticed until scientists discovered phytonutrients that helped keep people healthier. Turmeric, one of the super foods—or perhaps I should say, super spices—has received a lot of attention …Read More
We are living in a have-it-all, have-it-now world. Access to anything you desire is literally a key stroke away. There’s one-click ordering. There’s food delivery in 30 minutes or less. There’s credit available with the swipe of a card. More so than any time in history, we have forgotten the a…Read More
There’s nothing quite as inspiring as a truly jaw-dropping before and after picture. I’m talking about a 50+ pound weight loss where they look like an entirely new person. It’s striking how much younger people look when the extra fat comes off. An attractive, happy, energetic person was inside…Read More
Do you have a specific fitness goal that you are hoping to achieve? This goal could be a number on the scale, or a clothing size. Or maybe you are hoping to wear a certain cut or style of clothes like strappy tank tops, shorts, or a bathing suit. While having this goal is great, it will NOT guarante…Read More
Pancakes are typically filled with grains and sugar and then topped with sugary syrup. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that eating stacks of traditional pancakes will not help you towards your fitness goal! This recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes, on the other hand, is made without gra…Read More
