To gain muscle while participating in weight training exercises, the act of increasing weight, frequency, or number of repetitions in your routine is what is known as progressive overload. For someone who has the goal of gaining muscle, but is not familiar with working out, they may notice minimal …
How To Practice Mindful Eating
Undoubtedly, we've all heard the term "Mindful Eating" at this point. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment through separately acknowledging thought, feelings, and sensations. These practices are being used more and more to calm anxiety, enhance meditation, and - you got it - …
Understanding Hormones: Insulin And Weight Loss
Insulin is such an important hormone because it regulates our blood sugar. Basically, after eating something, the amount of sugar in our bloodstream increases. Insulin instructs the cells to absorb the sugar from our blood. It is released from the pancreas and has other “jobs” to do, especially …
5 Foods To Boost Your Brain Health
Looking to boost your brain health? Well, keep reading to learn about 5 foods that can help boost your brain health and are easy to implement into your diet! It’s never a bad idea to be more proactive towards your health, whether you are 20 years old or 50 years old. That being said, while limiting …
Need Activities For After The 4th? Try These!
I know, I know - the 4th of July already happened. But since many people take the rest of this week to be with friends and family, we thought you might like some inspiration other than having BBQs (which are obviously one of the best parts of summer!) Here’s a list of fun activities you and your …
Start your 4th of July With This Workout
Independence Day is here! A day to relax, eat great summertime food, get some sunshine and connect with friends and family. Today can certainly be busy, with the cooking, and cleaning, and entertaining, or travelling; I know what you’re thinking, though, “When will I have time to workout?” Here is a …
Morning Vs. Evening Workout – Which One??
When it comes to exercise regimens, there are conflicting opinions scattered around the internet. People want answers to questions like, what is the best time to workout? Don’t empty stomach workouts burn more fat? But won’t I have more energy in the evening? Unfortunately, there is no set rule when …
Must I Wear Sunscreen?
Yes, yes - summer is on it's way. While there are lots of cloudy days, wearing sunscreen is still important. Just because you can't see the sun, doesn't mean the UV can't get ya! The Importance of Sunscreen Wearing sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect our skin’s appearance and against …