I know there are days you'd rather skip the workout and sleep, have a muffin or binge watch something. And while it's ok to take a break every now and then, you can't always pass on the exercise. So I've put together some unconventional, yet helpful tips to help get you off your tush and …
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Happiness Hacks
5 Happiness Hacks Go for a run. The rush of endorphins rocks and research shows that running may help alleviate symptoms of depression. Smile. Real or fake, research out of Clark University revealed that smiling seems to activate the happiness center of the brain. Shower or Soak. Hydrotherapy is an old natural health remedy and …
You’re Getting Sleepy…Sleepy..
The Fountain of Youth, it seems, comes in the form of a nap! Open a fitness or health magazine and you'll see an article on the health benefits of sleep. And even better, napping!! I am a big fan of naps. And that's surprising to some people (as is my penchant for anything on Bravo) …
Your April Challenge is Coming!
I'm kicking off a 30 day fitness challenge on April 1st - no foolin'. I will provide specifics on the exact challenge later (we'll just let the suspense build for a while) but there are going to be a few ground rules. You must sign up before April 1st to let me know that you …
Happy Int’l Womens’ Day
Usually I miss posting something relevant on important days; "Talk Like a Pirate Day", "Margarita Day", "Arbor Day", etc. But not today. Nope, today I'm all about the women and I decided to write an open letter to all of my gal-pals. Hey Girl! You are strong. You are powerful. You are smart. You are …
Who’s On Your Team?
Even though we may not be A-listers or professional athletes, this does not minimize the need to have "people" to help us achieve our goals. I am grateful to have friends can run with, discuss training with or even kvetch with if things are going sideways on the health and fitness front. My people help …
Meditation Life Hack
According to Wikipedia, Meditation is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or for the mind to simply acknowledge its content without becoming identified with that content, or as an end in itself. Health and wellness experts tout the benefits of practicing meditation to …
Small Steps – Big Gains
Here are a sampling of some little things you can do that will add up: Drink water instead of juice or soda. Make brown rice or whole grain pasta instead of white rice or semolina pasta. Add a veggie with every meal. Eat fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add a few minutes of faster …
Some days you’re a statue…
I like to mix up my boot-camp class with different things to keep it fresh. Sometimes it works and sometimes, like today...not so much. My problem this morning was that my numbers were lower than I needed to properly execute the activity. But I plowed ahead anyway. So after watching the workout unfold (badly) I …
If they worked, it wouldn’t be called a short cut..it would just be the norm
The truth is, there no such thing as taking a short cut to better health and/or fitness. It takes focus, commitment, dedication and a very high level of sticktoitness. Sure, there are people who want to sell you potions, pills or programs and promise you results. And yes, some of these products or plans work …
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