Goals are great. We need motivation to get out there and be the version of ourselves we want to be. And maybe for you that looks like cutting down your […]
Continue readingIt is a pretty well-known fact that sugar contributes to many health issues. Aside from the obvious (diabetes), sugar foods can impact your
Continue readingNext to back pain, the most common body pain we encounter when exercising is knee pain. So knee-friendly workouts are important to know. Knee pain
Continue readingTruth time: do you drink the eight recommended glasses of water a day? If you’re like most people, you don’t really know how much water your body is getting, or even how much you should be getting. You’ve probably heard different “rules” thrown around about staying hydrated. Some say you should drink eight glasses of water a day. Others say you need to drink half your body weight in water every day. How much water is really enough? And what does your body do with it all? Our bodies are made up of about two-thirds water. Isn’t that wild?! The majority of your human body is water. Your brain is 74% water, your lungs 83%, your skin 64%, and your muscles are 79% water. No wonder water is so important to our daily functioning!
Continue readingYou’ve probably heard the term “intermittent fasting” before, right? But when you start researching you get overwhelmed and confused on where to start. Stress no more! I have been a fan of intermittent fasting for so long and am here to walk you through the basics of this revolutionary way of eating. What I love about intermittent fasting is that it can fit any type of lifestyle. Keto? No problem! Vegan? You got it! Carnivore? Heck, yes! Standard American diet? Yes, it even works for that! This way of eating can literally fit into anybody’s lifestyle. How cool is that?!
Continue readingInstead of giving up on running outside for a few months, follow these twelve tips for running in the winter. Not only will running outside in the
Continue readingI am a strong believer that everyone should exercise daily. Exercise does so much for you physically and mentally that you’re doing yourself a disservice if you are not moving your body. Not only does it improve your overall physical fitness, but it improves your mood and reduces stress and anxiety. Let’s face it; we’re all spending way more time at home than we did before this pandemic. Instead of buying loads of expensive workout equipment, check out these ways to work out with no equipment.
Continue readingIf you’re just starting out, or even if you are a seasoned entrepreneur, you might find yourself in awe of successful women who seem to have this whole business thing figured out. Maybe they have a million followers on Instagram and you can’t even get people to like your posts. Maybe they make more money in a month than you made all last year. How did they do it? Were they just born successful? What do they have that makes them so special?
Continue readingWith cold and flu season approaching, on top of the ongoing COVID pandemic, it is more important than ever to understand how your immune system works and how to strengthen it. Your immune system protects you from illness-causing viruses, bacteria, and other harmful pathogens in your environment. It is your first defense against sickness and can even help you recover quickly if you do get sick. Your immune system isn’t one specific organ, but rather a combination of different organs, tissues, and cells in your body. If your immune system is weak you will become sick more easily because your body cannot fight off disease. Keep reading to learn more about how to boost your immune system and stay healthy this winter.
Continue readingRemember when dates nights used to mean getting dressed up, fixing your hair and makeup, and actually going OUT somewhere? Now, going out requires social distancing, masks, and lots of hand sanitizer. More and more couples are ditching the traditional date night ideas for more active plans. And no wonder! After spending the first half of the year quarantined in our homes, Americans are itching to get out and do something fun and adventurous. If this sounds fun to you, take a look at these date night ideas to stay fit!
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