Holiday season is in full swing which means lots of temptations for extra treats and desserts and maybe not getting in quite as many workouts as usual. Here are some tips that I find helpful during this time of year that still allow me to enjoy some holiday treats, but also prevents me from feeling […]
Exercise Because You Can!
Why do you exercise?? For weight loss, for muscle building, for general health? Have you ever really thought about it or is it just something you do? I’ve heard many people say that the reason they exercise is because they like food too much, or after a day of indulging, they have the mentality that […]
Hit a Plateau in Your Training? Mix Up Your Routine!
You’ve made exercise a priority. You exercise daily. You never skip a day. You were making great progress, losing weight, getting stronger, having more energy, or whatever your goal is, but now things are no longer progressing. So what’s going on?? Well, of course there are many factors that can contribute to plateauing in your […]
How to Train for a Race and Stay Injury Free
Training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or even full marathon?? Or maybe just want to become a better/stronger runner without getting injured or burned out?? Here are some training tips that I discovered worked really well in helping me get faster, stay injury free, and allowed me to actually enjoy my runs. Here’s the […]
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is loaded with nutrients and contains antioxidants. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can positively affect your health and help to lower the risk of heart disease. Make sure you are buying dark chocolate with high cocoa content, and minimal sugar. Try and […]
Setting SMART Goals
Now that the new year is here, it is time to set new goals for yourself! To be successful it is helpful to set goals. Having goals helps you keep focus and direction. Goal setting is a process that starts with careful consideration of what you want to achieve, and ends with hard work to […]