You will never be able to buy a supplement that will provide the same results as living a healthy lifestyle.Read more

We hear ya!  Life can get complicated sometimes.  Schedules get jammed up, kids need attention, work demands are high, and your spouse could use a little more attention.  Where do you fit in here?  YOU are needed in every scenario listed above but if you are stressed out, are not feeling fully present or worse, you’re sick, who steps in?  You can’t pour from an empty cup.  The fact is that if you don’t take the time to take care of yourself, you cannot take care of others as well as you’d like.  Taking time to exercise is as much self-care as it is a gift of love for everyone else in your life.  You can’t show up for them unless you show up for YOU.  Once movement is part of your routine, you’ll find that you sleep better.  Sleeping better will help you navigate stress and think clearly.  When...Read more

Say what? Simply stated, our journeys are unique. Our goals are unique. Why then, do we spend time comparing ourselves to others?  Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief to joy.”  When we compare ourselves to others, we deprive ourselves of all the great things we’ve done and how far we’ve come.  We are taking away from our own happiness.  What’s worse is that it may even discourage us from moving forward. Whether the goal is to be physically fit or lose a few pounds (or any other goal), you need to know that you can get there.  It takes consistent steps forward and some discipline but you can absolutely reach your goals.  The key is to not give up.  Your journey may have more twists and turns but that’s ok.  It is what makes life interesting.  Keep going! If you need further convincing, here is a short list of...Read more

The people that have the most willpower use it the least.  It’s true.  Even the people that “have it all together” will falter from time to time.  Do you want to know their secret to success?  They create an environment that supports the way they want to live, eat, and perform.  Looking to lose a few pounds?  Change your body composition?  Feel better about your nutrition?  If you answered yes to any of these, the answer is you need to change your foodscape… that is, the environment where you eat.  If your kitchen pantry, cupboards, and refrigerator are stocked with more unhealthy than healthy food options, you will have to rely on willpower all the time.  That is hard work.  Make it easier on yourself.  Try making small swaps in your environment to get rid of constant temptations.  It can make staying on track with your nutrition so much easier. ...Read more

The link between physical and mental health is often misunderstood.  They are not separate entities.  The two go hand in hand.  According to the World Health Organization, health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Meditation is a gateway to better mental, emotional, and physical health.   Meditation is an effective way to reduce stress but, according to the Mayo Clinic, it can also reduce the areas of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, heart disease and high blood pressure.  Start a meditation practice and you’ll also be able to experience several benefits in addition to those listed above. With meditation you can: Improve sleepIncrease attention spanReduce age-related memory lossFight addictionsControl painIncrease self-awarenessEase symptoms of depression The good news is that meditation is something everyone can do to improve their mental and emotional health. You can do it anywhere, without special equipment or memberships.  There are many meditation styles, each...Read more