If you’re like me, there are certain foods you just refuse to give up. Do you really think I could go a day without peanut butter? Come on. But seriously, I am all for eating the foods you like. Life is too short to cut things out of your diet, however, making that certain food a little bit …
The Dark Side of the Sun
According to the CDC, approximately 5 million people are treated yearly for skin cancer. This number could be much lower if people took the time to wear sunscreen daily, throughout the year. Most people tend to think it is only necessary to wear sunscreen during the summer, sunny months. Many …
Mid-Semester Burnout?
Well, everyone, we've made it (halfway). But now that mid-semester is here, so is the burnout. Burnout tends to get the best of us, and most of the time, we don't even notice burnout till it's really affecting us. You're not alone in this though, at one time or another, we've all experienced burnout …
Sidewalk Challenge!
Are you finding it hard to get or even stay active? That's okay. I've tried this activity with the family I babysit for, and the kids love it. It's called the sidewalk challenge! It is great for kids but it can also be modified for individuals of any age. The only supplies you will need for this …
It’s Time for Some Self-Growth
Do you have a project that you've been meaning to start? A book you've been meaning to read? I mean, literally, any goal you've been putting off? I wouldn't believe you if you said no. Okay, even if you don't have a goal or project that comes to mind, you can choose anything you want. Autumn is the …
A New Year, A New Mindset
Now that the excitement and chaos of the holidays are almostttt over, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Even though the New Year doesn't actually mean a new start, it is a symbol of change. That's why so many people try to "reset" some of their bad habits. Mental health or mindful, …
Fitness Resolutions You Can Actually Stick With
New Year's Resolutions are sometimes really difficult to stick with. There's plenty of reasons for this, but most of the time it's because the set goals are unrealistic. Unrealistic resolutions can be anything from an underestimated time commitment to an underestimated investment. Regardless of our …
Ringing in the New Year with Better Food Choices
As we prepare for the New Year, most of us are left deciding if we even want to take part in resolutions this year. I get it. Making resolutions is hard (and a little frustrating) because most of the time we can't stick to them for more than a month. Well, let's change that this year. Let's all ring …