I don't know about you but I find myself a little too plugged in. My smartphone is often close by and I spend a lot of time scrolling through my FB feed or checking email when there's a lull in the checkout line, before a movie starts or even sitting on the couch with my …
Tag: health
All Hail the Power of Produce
Last week I talked about snacks and how to manage their existence in your household. Today we're going to talk about fruits and vegetables. You all know how important eating 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies are, don't you? And you do eat 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies each day, right? If the answer …
Spring Brings…Shorts?
Welcome to March! According to our pal Punxsutawney Phil, spring is on its way. And with spring, comes some warmer temps, longer days and shorts. Yes, shorts. When's the last time you wore shorts? October? Your first pair of shorts after a long winter of sweats, coffee pants*, jeans and leggings can be a bit …
Fight the Winter Blues
It's hard enough to stay motivated to exercise, but toss in cold temps, dark mornings, an early sundown and you can be completely derailed with your well-intentioned fitness plans. Welcome to the middle of winter. Here are some strategies to help you get through this winter and keep you fit until the spring thaw! 1. …
Chopped!
It feels like I've been living in the kitchen this past week! I have made a commitment to eat more fruits and veggies and cut out some of the processed stuff that had been making its way into the house and into my mouth. In order to be successful at this I realize I need …
And that’s all folks…
Tonight we close the books on 2012. Call it a wrap. Kiss it good-bye. If 2012 was a particularly good year you are wishing it won't end. If it was not one of your better years your may be thinking more along the lines of "...don't let the door hit you where the good Lord …
Why running makes life better…
Running is the simplest, cheapest and most effective mood management system I've ever experienced. If I'm cranky I can hit the road with purpose and ferocity. If I'm sad, I can run through tears and pretend it's sweat running down my face. If I'm tired, running energizes me. If I'm annoyed, running makes me feel …
Only YOU can prevent heart disease
Based on information from the American Heart Assocation (AHA), more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next four causes of death COMBINED. Gulp! The AHA surmise that a whopping 80% of cardiac events could be prevented (yes, PREVENTED) if women made heart-healthy choices in regard to diet, exercise and did not smoke. They (the …
11th Annual Turkey Trot
To many, Thanksgiving means stuffing their gullet full of tasty fare and then falling asleep on the couch before having a chance to wipe the whipped cream from their face. But here at MBKR central it means so much more! That’s right – it’s time for our 11th Annual Turkey Trot! Our trot kicks off …
Channel your inner bad-ass
It's not uncommon to get into a rut with your fitness program. Whether you run, take classes, swim, walk or ride your bike there are days when we don't push quite as hard as we should or cut 10 or 15 minutes from our workout or even (gasp) skip it altogether. We're all human and …
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