Motivation to exercise during the winter months can dip as quickly as the thermometer. It’s cold outside, the days are shorter, and forgiving wardrobe options (sweaters, athleisure wear, and jackets) can easily hide any weight-induced bulges. I have lived my entire life in a city that experiences cold weather, snow, sleet, and rain so, at … Read More
With summertime in full swing, it’s time to benefit from activities that are healthy, fun, and generally low-cost in the warm weather. There are so many benefits of being out in the sun and soaking in the much-needed Vitamin D our bodies missed out on during the wintertime. Not only does Vitamin D promote your overall wellbeing (with … Read More
Move your workout to the outdoors to enjoy the warm and sunny days of summer! Changing up your exercise routine is wonderful for your body and mind. The benefits include: Beating the boredom of the same old workout Building new muscles Meeting new workout partners Breaking through a weight loss plateau Learning new exercise activities to fire … Read More
Spring is in the air and so is Spring break! Whether you choose to stay home for a “staycation” or travel, make it a goal to keep up your healthy habits while on the break. This does not mean that you have to find a hotel with a gym! Instead, get your movement in while … Read More
It’s been a month since we launched our 10-Day New Year’s Challenge. This challenge was meant for people to try a different healthy habit over the course of 10 days. At the end, I challenged everyone to choose 3 of the habits to adopt for the rest of the year. To those who finished the … Read More
Now that you’ve gotten past the busy holiday season and the first few weeks of the New Year, I hope you’ve settled into a new and healthy routine for the year ahead. At the start of a new year, most people have the best intentions to keep up their healthy habits but by February, some … Read More
There’s no better time than a New Year to embark on healthy habits. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions – studies have shown that approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail – try this 10-Day New Year’s Challenge instead. Over the next 10 days, challenge yourself to do the following things. Day 1: Write your … Read More
While the holidays are a celebratory time of year to gather with friends and family, they can also be full of overindulgence and unwanted stress. I created this holiday challenge to add some healthy lifestyle boosters and de-stressors into your festive season. Plus, if you continue to include these healthy habits in your everyday routine, … Read More
Winter brings inclement weather and shorter days all across our nation. With the sun setting at 5pm in most cities, who wants to go to the gym after work when it looks and feels like night out? Throw in a rainstorm, snow, or cold winds and the idea of skipping your workout and instead putting … Read More
Winter is right around the corner and, inevitably, it is the time when most people become sick with a cold or the flu. Start fortifying your health now with these immune-boosting tips to jumpstart your immunity and help your body ward off illness. Make Self-Care a Consistent Priority This is my #1 tip because self-care … Read More
