When it comes to celebrating the holidays, you can always count on the food. Rich appetizers, homemade favorites, and mouth-watering desserts are a staple in many homes over the holiday season. That’s why it’s easy to over-indulge if you aren’t careful. Fending off those extra calories may be easier than you think, though! Here are…
Are you having difficulty losing weight, exercising or starting a healthy lifestyle? Find out why the best place to start is in your head.
October is all about Halloween fun! Costumes are planned. Pumpkins are being carved. Haunted houses and family-friendly spook nights are on the schedule. You may even put a few decorations out. But if you ask any kid (or kid at heart), they’ll tell you candy is the true star of Halloween. According to the…
As life gets busier, it’s easy to question how much sleep we really need. Laying in bed for a third of our day seems unproductive when we could be catching up on work, organizing the house, or even relaxing in front of the TV for a bit longer. If cutting out sleep adds a few extra…
Vacation is a well-earned opportunity to unplug, relax and rejuvenate ourselves. However, if you’ve been working to lose weight or stay fit, you might be worried that a vacation will throw off your fitness momentum. Good news! You don’t have to throw everything you’ve been working on out the window, and you can still have…
As a busy working mom of three, I spend much of my time keeping track of appointments, deadlines and making sure I’m on top of my family’s busy schedules. While I can manage our comings and goings like a champ, I do find it challenging to stay on top of the organizational aspects of our…
There are so many wonderful benefits to moving your body in the morning and taking time to get centered before you start your day. Incorporating a morning yoga practice into your day can really set you up for success in many ways. Morning yoga routines can take on many forms, from moving and stretching to…
Regardless of what numerous spa and beauty ads tell us, self-care isn’t an indulgence, nor is it strictly limited to women. You also don’t have to be floating in extra cash to claim this important practice as your own. In fact, when you really unwrap what self-care is, you’ll see that is actually an important…
We all enter the new year with the best intentions. “This year, I’m going to… (exercise more, not stress as much, eat more vegetables, make more meals at home, fit into my skinny jeans, schedule more me-time, be active with my kids).” Regardless of what health goals have been or are currently on your resolution…
For many, it’s been a difficult and stressful time. But you can help restore calm, peace, and balance through meditation. Meditation can benefit your emotional well-being and overall health. Not only can it help calm your day, but it can help with certain health conditions. When you meditate you clear your mind of information overload, which…