Ever feel like it's nearly impossible to eat healthy without going into debt or having to sell your left arm? Same...Being a graduate student, I have to be careful about what I spend my money on. However, I've picked up a few tips and tricks over the past few years that help get me through! Next …
Get Out of Your Slump – Literally!
Do you have a desk job that requires you to sit all day? If so, your posture and your overall health could be at risk! A recent study has shown that no amount of physical activity and exercise can fight off the dangers associated with sitting all day. Bummer right? In this case, prevention is the …
Home Base, Home Space
All too often when an individual decides they are interested in becoming healthier, they might have some preconceived notions of what that means. Eat "good" foods, work out and you should lose weight - right? While those changes definitely help in the long run, sometimes a very blatant source that …
Music For Mood Regulation
Think about the last time you listened to music. What was your mood before, during, and after listening? Did you notice a change in the way you felt? Many of us go to music as a way of regulating our emotions, and as per research listening to music can do just that. A study done in the UK showed …
When Motivation Fizzles
One minute you're hitting the gym 3-4 days a week and eating all the right foods. The next minute, you're binge-watching Netflix on the couch instead of breaking a sweat, snacking on way too many Oreos, and have replaced water with copious amounts of coffee. If this sounds like your life, or just …
Yoga-Style Back Stretches
So many Americans suffer from back pain at any given time. Even activities in your daily routine can cause back pain including things such as driving, sitting at a desk all day, poor sleeping positions, or even just cleaning your house. These seem like small daily activities that wouldn’t put much …
Healthy Cups of Caffeine
Do you ever need a caffeine fix but don’t want to turn to coffee or a soda filled that leaves you with the jitters? I often find myself needing a mid-afternoon pick me up but it’s too late for me to grab a classic cup of joe. Luckily there are lots of other healthier drinks and foods that contain …
How Long Will It Take Me To Get In Shape!
If you are reading this, you have most likely fell for a "six pack in six weeks" type of trap at least once. But no worries! This honestly happens to the best of us. Many of us, when looking to get in shape, would love for the process to be as quick and as painless as possible. This unfortunately is …