Wellness Resources
Family Fitness, Fitness Tips, Nutrition
After a crazy morning of Christmas shopping you just want to reward yourself. You got some pretty good bargains today and deserve this break. A comforting mug of hot chocolate or a popular hot coffee drink at your favorite coffee shop sounds perfect…
Fitness Tips
The hostess has outdone herself. The table is beautiful and the food looks and smells too wonderful for words. Instead of eating everything on the buffet today and regretting it tomorrow, here are 3 ways to avoid the buffet bloat.
Stay Out of the…
Fitness Tips
If the holidays at your house are anything but “all is calm, all is bright” then you’re not alone. Too many of us are freaked out, maxed out, or stressed out this time of the year. Here are 4 ways to reduce holiday stress before it begins so you…
Nutrition, Snack Ideas
Everyone knows they need to eat more vegetables, but how much is enough? Choose My Plate tells us:
Women
19 – 50 years old = 2 ½ cups
51+ years old = 2 cups
Men
19 – 50 years old = 3 cups
51+ years old = 2 ½ cups
This is every day. If you’re…
Inspiration
“Those are my parents,” she replied, answering my unasked question. “They look so cute together, don’t they?”
I had to agree. Holding hands as they strolled through the park, the gentle autumn breeze tousling their silver hair, they looked beautiful…
Inspiration
Depending on your perspective those four words express complaint or disappointment. Am I done already? Have you ever heard your children (or even you yourself) say that when cleaning the house, mowing the lawn, or other really UNfun jobs. When can…
Inspiration
I can’t tell you how many times I heard the phrase “Slow Down” when I was growing up. Slow down and chew your food. Whoa! Slow down - no running in the house. Slow down - kick the ball when you are outside. Wait! Slow down! I don’t think the cat…
Nutrition
Most of us know what we like to snack on, but maybe we haven’t clearly identified where or why. Here’s how to identify your eating alter ego.
Nervous Nibbler
Are you a nervous nibbler? You find yourself snacking when life gets stressful and before…
