Everything in Moderation or Worst Advice Ever
Is everything o.k. in moderate? No; There’s no amount of hydrogenated oil or second-hand smoke that is considered healthy. And for some people, even a little alcohol, gluten, or peanuts can lead to trouble. Is moderation a good rule to follow for nutrition habits? It depends; You have to know yourself to know if moderation […]
Goals or Resolutions? You Need Both
Do you have health and fitness goals and resolutions? You need both. A goal is the finish line. Once you’ve accomplished it, it gets crossed off your list. It’s done; You lost 10lbs, hit that PR at the gym, or completed a race. Resolutions, on the other hand, are the intentions that drive you to […]
Strengthen Your Core Without Sit-ups or Crunches!
Here are five of my favorite exercises to strengthen the core without sit-ups or crunches: Plank: Beginning in all fours, lower elbows to the ground and extend one leg back at a time. Keep the body parallel to the floor. Push the ground away with the elbows, draw navel to the spine, squeeze the legs, […]
The Year of Energy
Do you have an over-arching theme for this year? I summed up my goals and resolutions in one word: ENERGY. This is the year of ENERGY. For me energy means mental focus and attention, physical strength and endurance, and prana or vital life force. My resolutions are centered around cultivating, protecting, and healing […]