Healthy Junk Food Substitutions that Actually Taste Good

When you want a treat, do you crave sweet treats or salty treats?  So often when those cravings hit us, we resort to not so healthy options. So, here are a few healthier options you could use to “trick” those cravings. Salt Cravings Microwave Popcorn àAir pop popcorn then sprinkle with herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme […]

More Cardio is NOT the Answer

You think you need more cardio. You hate it but you’ll tack on another 15-30… sometimes 60 minutes of cardio to get to your fitness goals.  You know the saying…. Calories in… calories out, right?  Have to burn those off. Wrong.  You don’t need more cardio. You don’t need to spend more time in the […]

It’s Time To Feel Great Again

Have you not been feeling like the healthiest version of yourself lately? It might be just the winter blues (this winter feels like it has lasted forever) or it could be related to your food.  If you’re struggling with low energy and fatigue, bloating, unexpected weight gain, or unexplained breakouts… food could be playing a […]

If You Live Where it’s Cold, You Need to be Packing

Bone chilling winds, artic temperatures, snow pack, black ice and reduced visibilities are all travel hazards when you live where it is cold and snowy in the winter.  Being prepared in case of trouble while traveling is just plain smart. A little bit of planning could save your life. 1.       When traveling any distance, have a […]

Gratitude and Gains Free Workouts

Monday — 21 Day Fix Real Time Today’s workout is from the 21 Day Fix: Get a major calorie burn, tone your muscles, and lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days with a different 30-minute real-time workout every day. Build on the moves weekly to feel better and stronger everyday. Click here for the […]

Making Healthy Choices a Habit — a 10 Week Course

Are you feeling like your life is a bit out of control? Feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a new direction in life? Want to feel more fulfilled? More at peace? Consider joining me for my new 10 week course called Making Healthy Choices a Habit. Together we will work to find balance, peace, health, and joy […]

Sitting All Day? Give your body some relief

Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting.  Meetings, paperwork, reports…all require a lot of sit time.  For me, and I am sure many of you, these past months, I have sat behind my desk more than I ever have done in the past.  My body is not happy about it. As humans, our bodies are not made […]

Every Hour Stretch those Muscles

Ever wonder how you can be so exhausted after sitting at your desk all day? Certainly, it can be stressful mentally, but it is stressful physically too. Our bodies are not designed to sit so extended sitting can cause back pain, headaches, tension, and tightness in your back, hips, neck, and shoulders. Getting up every […]

Fun Patriotic Food Ideas

A 4th of July celebration isn’t complete without a patriotic dish or two. Looking for some inspiration?  How about one of these? Fruit Tray Arrange strawberries, cherries, watermelon, bananas, and blueberries in the design of the flag. Peanut Butter and Berry Toast Toast whole grain or sprouted grain bread, spread with natural nut butter and decorate […]