Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and clever catchphrases. Sometimes …
I just CAN’T today!
I just CAN’T today! Do you ever experience those days where the LAST thing you want to do is workout?? Maybe you’re feeling low on energy, maybe you’re stressed out, or maybe you just really really don’t want to. I’m here to tell you that all of this is normal and guess what, it’s OKAY! Sometimes …
Set the Tone for a Great Day
Ever hear the expression "got up on the wrong side of the bed?" It basically means that for no reason at all, you're in a bad mood the second you open your eyes in the morning. You're irritated by everything and nothing seems to go right. Then when your head hits the pillow at night, you think to …
Get Grilling this Summer!
Summer is right around the corner and one of my (many) favorite things about this season is dining el fresco every night!!!! Nothing says summer to me like eating on my deck on a perfect summer night, and the best food to eat outside is anything grilled! This can be anything from turkey burgers to …
The Best Body Weight Exercises
These cold winter months can make it difficult to find motivation to get off the couch and start moving. The weather can be such an easy excuse to skip the gym, but luckily there’s plenty of different body weight exercises that can be done in the comfort of your own home! The best part is, no …
Why Coffee Will Benefit Your Workout!
Have you ever wondered how to boost your workout when at the gym? Have you ever thought to yourself, how can I make my exercise routine more intense and beneficial for my body? There are many commercial products you can buy that claim to make you “burn more fat” when working out or make you “sweat …
Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating
Imagine the following scenario: you're sitting on the couch, scrolling through your phone, watching How to Get Away With Murder, and mindless munching on a bag of chips. Sound familiar? Thought so! We've all been there. However, mindlessly snacking isn't that great for our health. It also sets us up …
Brain Workouts
Ever feel like your mind is clouded or foggy? Do you have trouble thinking things out when you’re especially stressed out? Those busy weeks when our brains are working overtime can leave us feeling not our best. Pair this with lack of sleep and a list of things to do, it can feel like you’ll never …