Valentine’s Day
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Food, General, Health, NutritionI believe most people love to have a reason to celebrate. Valentine’s Day for many means a card, box of candy and or a dinner out including alcohol and dessert. Sometimes we need to make an effort to make new traditions and habits. I am firm believer that we should be able to enjoy some […]
Thanksgiving feast
Posted in Fitness, Food, GeneralWe are so blessed to live in a country where we have opportunity and abundance. However, abundance has not always proven to be a great advantage to things like our waistline or budget. If holiday time is stressful because of constant parties and gatherings on both your weight and your wallet…..tighten your belt!! It is […]
Impressionable children
Posted in Books, Exercise, Fitness, Food, General, Health, Nutrition, VitaminsI have had the privilege of working at Forever Friends Day Care with a group of beautiful children, not to mention their wonderful teachers. I am so excited and humbled to be part of an environment that really wants the best for the children. I’m sure they are one of many. The children and I […]
Attention All College and High School Students
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Food, General, Health, Nutrition, VitaminsThe school year has come to a close and it is finally summer break, how we have been looking forward to that! It is also a great time to get into shape. The winter blahs and bad school food isn’t always great for the waistline, so why not plan to schedule some personal training as […]
Be an Encouragement: Receive Encouragement
Posted in Exercise, Food, General, HealthIt is very challenging in our fast paced society to make sure we have time to take care of one of the most valuable things we have, our health. It can feel overwhelming just getting started making the necessary changes to eat healthier and to get regular exercise into your already busy life. In our […]
Introduce your young ones to nutrition with my fun coloring book
Posted in Books, Food, General, Health, NutritionIt is so important that our children get a good start with nutrition for optimal health. From infancy to adolescence, a healthy diet is so important. I cannot stress enough the importance of a good immune system. We are constantly bombarded with negative energy from our environment. Computers, televisions and chemicals in the air and […]
Reading Labels
Posted in Food, General, Health, NutritionReading labels on food items can be confusing. No doubt some of the vitamin names sound just like bad chemicals! Just keep your life simple and train yourself to enjoy eating natural things. YES, you can! Eating is a matter of habit. If you were born somewhere other than America your original diet would have […]
Own It! ask for help
Posted in Books, Fitness, Food, General, Health, NutritionHomeostasis is a word used to define balance. Our bodies have regulatory mechanisms of the organ systems who are at work in our internal environment to bring about this balance. It is an endless job and we can either cooperate or hinder this effort. So many of the ailments and diseases we have become accustomed […]
Benefits
Posted in Fitness, Food, General, Health, Nutrition, VitaminsI’d like to talk a little about benefits today. It is a good word with a positive tone. When you choose to eat fruit, it is going to come with benefits. Where do I begin….how many body functions can thrive when fruit is in your diet. Let me name them: Adrenals, Bladder, Bones, Brain/Nerves, Bronchi, […]
Calorie Choices
Posted in Fitness, Food, General, Health, NutritionWe live in America where many things are abundant. Sometimes it is hard to say no… Food, stuff and more stuff, eating out, staying up…. I had such a hard time with discipline when I became an adult, plus there is this thing called addiction. Sometimes we just can’t muster up self discipline to accomplish […]