Today and Everyday
For years, I figured the only way I could lose or maintain my weight was through rigorous cardiovascular or aerobic exercise. I would run, climb the stair stepper, or take an aerobics based class for an hour 5 times or more a week. And it worked, kind of. As I grew older though, I started to […]
Sixty-six is the new 21 not in age, but for habits. Previously, 21 was the “magic” number of days for creating a new habit or eliminating an old one. Current research now believes it’s actually 66 continuous days. That number might feel daunting but you can do it. So often when we are ready to […]
This summer is starting to heat up and we are just heading into traditionally the hottest part of the summer. Yikes! When it is this hot, we need to take good care of ourselves and protect our pets from the heat. Our pets don’t cool their bodies like we do. A dog cools his body […]
Eating healthy is not about a particular diet. It is not about denial. It is about focusing on what we can have. The word diet for so many of us means not eating carbs, fats, protein, or sugar….whatever — you fill in the blank. Traditionally, the word “diet” also mean there is an end date. […]
Sometimes stuff happens. You’ve had a few excellent days or weeks of sticking to your clean eating or workout commitments and then life happens. Suddenly, all your good intentions have disappeared. We have all been there. And no matter the reason, you’ve gotten off track of your health and fitness plan. Sometimes an off day is […]
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 […]
Cookouts and pool parties are right around the corner, so I wanted to share some recipes that are easy to make and feed a crowd! These Cannoli Bites are perfect – and you probably won’t believe me when I say they are meal plan approved! Servings: 24 (1 bite each) INGREDIENTS: FOR DOUGH: 2 cups […]
Working out and building up a good sweat is encouraged to help you get and stay in shape. Many times, we are so excited about our results, that we begin to fear taking time off. But taking a rest day is important for many reasons. Rest days give you a time to recover both physically and […]
Stress is real right now and it feels like it will only get crazier! Taking care of you and learning how to manage and mitigate stress is critical for your physical and mental health. That is why I am offering a “mini – course” on stress management. I want to share some of my best […]
You are already on your way to creating a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family with your Beachbody on Demand Membership. Congratulations! But maybe you feel like you could use a little extra help. As it becomes time for your Beachbody on Demand Membership to renew, now is the perfect time to add a […]
