Have you heard the buzz this week trending in the coffee conversation? Are you an active coffee drinker and lover, or have you left it behind, due to controversial info out there on if it's good for our health or not? Earlier this week, two new studies were published SUPPORTING the health BENEFITS of … Continue reading Is Coffee Good for us?
Is it OK to Exercise if You’re Sore?
Is it OK to exercise if you're already sore? Well - yes, and no. Exercise isn't always, well, comfortable. Particularly when we are experiencing DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness. This is the soreness we feel anywhere from 24-72 hours after a workout. DOMS occurs because we make small tears in the muscle fibers by … Continue reading Is it OK to Exercise if You’re Sore?
“Meatless Mondays” and Meat Alternatives
Many people come to me and ask me for meat alternatives to still get the amount of protein that they need for their body. "Meatless Mondays" are a thing, and there are a host of other reasons that people are turning to meat-alternatives for their protein source, whether it be one day per week, some … Continue reading “Meatless Mondays” and Meat Alternatives
Work before Play
Happy Independence Day to you! I wanted to share with you a principle I appreciate and enjoy living by - working before playing! Alright, so the concept isn't new. But, perhaps the way that we apply it, may be! Particularly on these special holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) - you know, these ones … Continue reading Work before Play
The Power of Journaling & Gratitude
Happy Independence Day weekend! 🙂 I wanted to share about a "secret weapon" of mine that I have practiced/used for sometime now - journaling a gratitude practice. So, you may have heard the "buzz" on gratitude these days, and also perhaps on journaling. Perhaps you have wondered, "what's the big deal?" Well, my question to … Continue reading The Power of Journaling & Gratitude
Is Organic Always Better?
Is buying organic really better, and if so, by how much? First of all, what qualifies a food as "organic?" Today, all certified organic foods are grown and processed according to strict national standards set by the USDA. These standards include: No conventional pesticides (including herbicides) No synthetic fertilizers No sewage sludge No bioengineering No … Continue reading Is Organic Always Better?
Steady-state cardio, or intervals?
Steady-state cardio, or intervals? Ah, that is the question .. Rather, I would say that the first question should be, "What is your goal?" Here are some differences and benefits to each: Steady-state training: An aerobic/cardiovascular workout done at a steady pace for 30-60 minutes Burns a great deal of calories during the exercise Can … Continue reading Steady-state cardio, or intervals?
The Labyrinth
Today I wanted to share a post of mine that I came back across I had written and experienced a year ago. I took a walk along a labyrinth path and wrote in my journal afterward about my experience. I hope that it encourages you as it did me! Labyrinth: attention to the path: a … Continue reading The Labyrinth
Wild-Caught or Farm-Raised?
Let's talk about fish today. From conflicting sources, and across the internet, supportive as well as critiquing, whether wild-caught fish is better for us. Better, as in, higher quality, more nutritive, and less loaded with the chemicals we don't want to put into our bodies. The question is, is this true? Sure, it sounds good. … Continue reading Wild-Caught or Farm-Raised?
Core Strength
The fundamental starting point for everyone, and a place of constant, never-ending improvement is the core muscles. When I say core, I don't just mean your abs. Your core muscles include not only the abdominals, but also the muscles along the sides of the midsection: the obliques, as well as the muscles along the lower … Continue reading Core Strength
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