How important is sleep?
Many of you know that sleep is important but what do you do when sleep doesn’t come easily? As we age sleep begins to elude us and become a thing of the past. Hormone changes can contribute to restless sleep and other sleep challenges. Although there is no one answer that works in all cases, there are things that you can do to set yourself up for better rest. If you’re like most American, then pulling yourself away from a screen in the evening can be hard. Most of us feel the


Reduce inflammation with Omega 3s
Omega 3s are a powerhouse nutrient, they have been studied and linked to improved mood, protect vision, boost cardio vascular health and...


Fiber Fights Depression
By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD Mar 15, 2021 A high-fiber diet has been linked to a range of health benefits, including protective effects...
Think Positive in 2021
We are all tired of the ups and downs that we experience with 2020 and gyms. Many of us have put on weight struggled with finances and maybe even found ourselves feeling depressed. I know we have all had a rough year but I want to challenge you to think of the good things that we all have to be thankful for. List your mundane to do’s then next to the ”to do” write how this is a blessing! Here are mine:


Mental Flexibility
I learned something this week and I feel a little foolish that it has taken me so long to apply some of my own advice. While taking both my 2 year old and 9 month old grocery shopping (every mothers idea of fun…), my 2 year old asked to not be in the cart. My first thought was, “No way…I will be chasing him all over the place with the baby in the front carrier, my cart and purse unattended. This will be a disaster!” My second thought was, “We’ve never tried this and he love


Fitness in the Summer part 2
So it’s been a minute since I’ve blogged all due to fabulous summer activities. From weddings, vacations to children spots and of course no school (lots more work for mom) summers have us all busy. It can be easy to get so out of our regular eating and exercising routine that those great healthy habits you worked all spring on can seem miles away. Do not fret you are not alone and it is not mission impossible! Here are a couple tips to help you make it through your crazy f


Fitness in the Summer Part 1
Summer is in full bloom and so is your schedule! Most of us not only plan vacations with our families during the summer but there are...


Are you Ready to get Fit?
I know this may seem like a strange question but there are some things you should take into consideration when contemplating if you're...


2 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress Week 4
So here we are, hopefully you’re feeling less stressed as you’ve tried putting into practice some of the stress management tips that have...


Reducing your Stress in 2 Steps, week 3
Last week your were tasked with adding some daily positive self talk to your week! I hope you tried this and found it to be a positive way to start your morning. Did you notice when you were giving others compliments that you too felt good! Some times it takes a little extra effort to compliment a complete strangers but if you did, you probably made that persons day (an added benefit). The second task was adding exercise to your week based on your current physical activity



























