Happy National Biological Clock Day!

No, I am not talking that time sensitive baby craving urge women experience. Rather, I’m talking about that internal clock we all have. Today, we celebrate National Biological Clock Day for one reason – our health. Men and women alike have a daily biological clock.  Formally known as our circadian rhythm, our biological clock is […]

9 Fun Ideas On How To Get Your Steps In

Just the other day, I was visiting with a friend and we both commented about how much less we are moving in a day now that so many of us  are working at home.  We use to easily rack up 10,000+ steps in a day, now we are lucky if we get 6,000! We are […]

Got Lactose Intolerance?

There has been a lot of talk lately about eliminating dairy from our diets. That is quite a change from what many of us heard growing up. So, why is that?  The problem is our society is overall not that healthy.  We have an epidemic of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and […]

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 […]

Take A Day Off

Taking time off from work is important.  We need time to rest, relax and recharge.  It is good for our health, our mindset, our attitude. Taking rest days from our workouts are important too. Take them. Just like your scheduled workout days, rest days are critical. Here’s why: Rest prevents injury from overuse. If you […]

It’s All About the Fundamentals

Success starts with mastering the basics. Every good athlete learns and practices the fundamentals. Basketball players practice shooting ever and over everyday. Professional baseball players take batting practice. Golfers work on the basics of their swings. Ask any successful coach and they will tell you that fundamentals win games. Same is true on our health […]

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 […]

The Most Germ Infested Areas in your Home

Wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, clean… steps we all have been doing to help minimize the spread of germs.  Picking up COVID from a surface is low according the the Center for Disease Control, but other nasties are lurking in some unexpected areas, like… Kitchen sponges and dishrags.  If you don’t switch them out […]

12 Days of Fitmas

The holidays are upon us and that means lots of fun, but also lots of stress! It is hard to stay on track with your health journey this time of year! But it doesn’t have to be about stress, over-eating, and merely surviving. It can be different. Would you like to ❄️ THRIVE this holiday […]

Have a Happy Guilt-Free Thanksgiving

It’s here!  Thanksgiving and the start of the Holiday season. That means lots of rich food, parties, and more food.  It’s no wonder the average American gains between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But that doesn’t have to be you. Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy Thanksgiving and all […]