How do you define healthy?

A question that I kept thinking about lately is how do you define healthy? My answer probably would depend on the age that I'm at or lifestyle I lead but the definition always changes and evolves. Do you follow a diet? Do you do the 80/20 rule? Do you need confirmation of your health numbers... Continue Reading →

Vacation weight loss

I had a pretty great vacation and did some amazing things like skydiving for the first time but what came as pleasant surprise when I got back was that I had lost weight on vacation. How's that even possible considering how much I was eating? My secret was to enjoy all the food that I... Continue Reading →

Daily habit to improve your life

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? This question actually fits my blog really well! How will I answer this? Hmm The first answer that came to mind is that I exercise daily in some fashion. I think movement just releases endorphins so that is always good, right? In conjunction... Continue Reading →

Got knee pain?

Recently climbing stairs and generally walking has become painful. I totally know the reason and that's because of heavy squatting at the gym but you know me, it became an opportunity to write a blog post! Overuse and Repetitive Strain: One of the most common causes of knee pain is overuse and repetitive strain. If... Continue Reading →

Bouncing back after holiday eating

Did you enjoy your long weekend with barbecue or some other indulgence? I definitely enjoyed some ice cream as the weather was perfect for it. However, not exercising and overeating for a few days and getting back into a routine requires some thought. Reset Your Mindset: The first step towards getting back on track is... Continue Reading →

It’s time-Spring Allergies are here!

I love Spring time! More sun, better weather, birds chirping, and more time outside. Unfortunately, for some people, spring also brings seasonal allergies that can make it difficult to enjoy the season. The good news is that there are natural ways to treat spring allergies that can help you find relief without relying on medications.... Continue Reading →

How do I lose those last 10 pounds?

I'm struggling! I'm working out 4-5x/week, eating in a calorie deficit, tracking my food on My Fitness Pal and yet the weight doesn't drop. What should I look at? You're not accurately tracking your calories. Common advice would be to track your calories but I do that so this likely isn't the issue for me.... Continue Reading →

Snow shoveling as an exercise

We are getting our first winter snowstorm and basically what that means to many of us is that it's time to shovel or plow the snow. Snow shoveling is a tedious chore but I remind myself that it's actually good exercise, which helps me get through it. Here are some reasons why it is so... Continue Reading →

Overthinking

Lying awake at night and thinking about what next or having deep thoughts about life, sound like you? I tend to do this a lot and it's not because I'm stressed (or at least I hope not) but because my brain needs to constantly create new ideas and looks forward to this thought process. It's... Continue Reading →

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