Exercise Your Mind

Diets have become like religion for many. They identify themselves by it. They swear by them. They live by them and die by them – literally and figuratively. And like I respect all religions, I respect most people’s diet choices. ...read more

Too much sodium isn’t good for you. That much we know, right? Excess sodium can raise your blood pressure, make you puffy and bloated, and may even adversely affect cortisol levels in the body (high levels of cortisol have been linked to belly fat). ...read more

Numerous women struggle in one way or another with this, and the issues run the gamut. Maybe you aren’t producing enough milk. Maybe you are producing too much milk. Maybe there are issues with the “latch.” Maybe you have mastitis. Maybe your nipples are cracking and bleeding (fun!). ...read more

Drinking water is one of the simplest things you can do to slim down and maintain a healthy weight. Why First, it helps take the edge off hunger by filling your stomach between meals. ...read more

July 4th...The ultimate summer holiday. Food, booze, fun, and sun. And while life is about grabbing moments of celebration wherever we can find them, the key in my opinion, is doing it safely and in a way that leaves you feeling good, energized, happy, and healthy.

There are a million reasons why we experience frequent #fitnessfails and a million more excuses we tell ourselves for not working out altogether. But here’s the truth, all those failed attempts and convenient excuses can add up to inevitable breakdown in our physical and mental wellness. ...read more

I’m sure you have heard the phrase “failing to plan is planning to fail”. And it’s so true, especially when it comes to eating clean. ...read more

In a perfect world, nothing would get in the way of your weekly workouts. But, let’s be real. Life sometimes gets in the way. That’s why when you do exercise, you’ve gotta make it count! It’s OK to squeeze in 10 minutes here, and another 10 minutes there throughout your day. ...read more

Dieting has become a dirty word. While I thing the stigma has been greatly over exaggerated, for many it means fad diets, or starvation diets, etc. And neither of those things are good. ...read more

This one is simple: Aim to work out three to five times a week for 30 to 45 minutes each time. Don’t do more than 60 minutes of sustained exercise on any given day, including your warm up and cool down. ...read more