Thanksgiving is a day to reflect, give thanks and enjoy some delicious food — with the daunting challenge of not overdoing the calories. While the tryptophan in turkey might make you sleepy (hello, food coma), it’s possible to indulge in your favorite foods without going overboard. With a little planning (Think: a well-balanced…
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It can be easy to view hunger as a bad thing — and while it’s certainly an inconvenient feeling — it’s as innate as the need to yawn or go to the bathroom. In fact, hunger is a crucial biological signal. To understand this, a refresher of the autonomic nervous…
Why You Shouldn’t Exercise to ‘Earn’ Your Food Have you ever said to yourself, “I can only go out for dinner with friends if I go to a 60-minute cycle class first”? Or, “Once I run off 600 calories, I can get my favorite dessert from the bakery”? Using exercise…
Women do you think you shouldn’t be lifting heavy weights because you think it will make you bulky? In this article here are 10 reasons why you SHOULD lift weights to create a better you. Along with doing cardio it is important that we also build strong bones as we…
Every kid has likely heard the order to “stand up straight,” but as adults, we don’t get that directive very often. Maybe we should: Posture is often an overlooked part of wellness, but it can certainly be connected to health in many ways. Being able to maintain good posture can…
Trade in the tortilla for some lettuce wraps to make your Cinco de Mayo extra healthy! Ingredients: 8 small iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves 1 tbsp canola oil 1 lb. lean ground beef (or any other meat of your choosing.) 1/4 tsp salt 5 tbsp prepared salsa 1 tbsp rice…
We know the last month has been difficult for some people and there may have been some “bored” snacking going on in your home. Read this month’s article to discover a better way of eating! Looking for something new to try, try this month’s new recipe for yourself! Start a…
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people.In fact, 70% of adults in the US say they feel stress or anxiety daily. Here are 16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety. 1. Exercise Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. It…
We have a new exercise for everyone to try at the gym or at home. Put this exercise into your workout schedule. The Dead Bug exercise, it targets the core muscles and has many benefits to help further engage your core in every daily activity. Read about it and give…