Noticing The Signs Of Injury – Early Sports injury rare for those who look after their bodies, but when it does strike, it can result in being out of action for an extended period. A study published by the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine established that the average injury can take someone out of exercise for three weeks, a significant time …
3 Ways To Manage Food Intolerance Successfully
It’s estimated that up to 20% of the world’s population may have a food intolerance of some sort. For those who are newly diagnosed, learning how to manage the intolerance, dietary changes, and symptoms involved can be stressful. Whether it involves caffeine, gluten, or dairy, here are three ways you can manage your diagnosis effectively. From simply learning more about your intolerance to …
What Women in Their 40s Need to Know
Women in their 40s are going through many physical changes, and advice on health & wellness is certainly not hard to find. Health is both a person’s mental and physical condition, and it is essential to maintain a stable, healthy human body. This can only be achieved by maintaining a consistently healthy lifestyle. The 40’s are the halfway point for …
How to Handle Depression: 11 Things You Can Do Now
Depression is becoming more and more openly talked about, which is excellent. The last thing you want is for a person to feel even more alone than they already feel. And make them feel as though something is “wrong” with them. Depression doesn’t make someone less of a person. It can affect men and women of all ages but tends …
Diet Failures – What Every Woman Should Know
Our diet failures seem to be a tired story. Something brings our attention to our weight, or perhaps it has been bothering us for some time. It may be affecting our mental health and finally, we decide to make a change. We research the best diet, read all we can about losing weight, join a gym, and maybe even hire …
Keeping Your Family Healthy & Safe in the New Year
Keeping everyone healthy such as your loved ones is qutie a daunting task these days. The new year can bring about feelings of reflection, hope, and sometimes a bit of chaos. You may feel inclined to make some changes to your current routines to better yourself for the new year. During these times of uncertainty, focus on changes that can …
Running: Five Tips For the Perfect Program
Running has long been touted for its many benefits. It builds cardiovascular fitness, increases HDL, lowers HDL, and total cholesterol. It also improves body composition, and increases muscular strength and joint stability. But did you know running… …has also been known to have a dramatic effect on our mental health, cognitive capacity, and memory? In one study, positive associations between …
5 Tips to Preserve Healthy Skin as You Age
Skin is more than just the body’s largest organ, it’s often the first indication of a person’s health. We all want healthy skin and as you age it shows the signs of our past. When your skin is compromised, the effects are immediately evident by appearing dry, wrinkled, and/or sun-damaged. Sadly when skin ages, the ability to function is also …
Is Covid-19 Stress Affecting Your Mental Health & Job?
The stress of the Covid-19 virus has made a negative impact on our mental health. People all over the world are now struggling to cope amidst the current health crisis. According to a recent study, almost 30 percent of individuals are experiencing stress and anxiety. While about 34 percent are feeling depressed due to this global pandemic. Feeling constantly stressed or depressed …
How To Eat Healthy On A Student Budget
For many students, conveniently packaged and fairly cheap foods can seem like the only choice when you only have a small budget to work with. However, these foods tend not to be very healthy or nutritious. Luckily, it is possible to eat healthy and cheaply as a student. Here are 9 top tips for a healthier diet on a student …
Your Nails Speak Volumes About Your Health
Back in 2019, 11.88 million manicures were done across the United States, highlighting the fact that clean, presentable, and healthy-looking nails are important to a large portion of the American population. Contrary to what people may realize, aesthetics should not be the only focus when it comes to nails. As it turns out, approximately 30 serious nail conditions are associated …
Must-Have Quarantine Self-Care Package
It’s already nearing the end of the year so 2020 is coming to a close, but how much longer will we be under quarantine? That might still be unclear, therefore we have decided to help you build a quarantine self-care package to ensure you and your family are healthy as you continue to stay safe, while still reaching for those …
Are You Destroying Your Weight Loss?
How can you avoid diet self-sabotage? Are you destroying all your weight loss efforts without even realizing it? As a Coach, I have heard every excuse as to why clients fall off the meal plan wagon. But thankfully, I have a solution for just about every scenario they face. Life isn’t perfect and we are often faced with less than …
Nutritional Therapy for Wound Treatment: Foods that Heal
Nutritional Therapy Treatments Found in Food When it comes to treating chronic wounds, there are numerous options available to both healthcare providers and their patients. Options ranging from negative pressure wound therapy to hydrocolloidial dressings. However, while the efficacy of these treatments is respectable, there is one simple treatment option that remains largely overlooked in wound care. Diet. It’s a …
Supplements & Practices to Ease Anxiety During Quarantine
It is probably one of the most stressful times many of us have ever experienced: a pandemic and a quarantine. We are practicing social distancing so our time with our friends and family is different, limited, or nonexistent. It’s a weird, unfamiliar time and our anxiety is on the rise with the uncertainty and change. It will be okay though, …
Simple Meals from Pantry Staples During Quarantine
Having to be in quarantine lately has been difficult for everyone. One of the necessities many of us are finding still requires us to leave the house is grocery shopping. But there are meals you can make from pantry staples during quarantine so you can stock up a little more and lower the number of grocery trips you will have …
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE SUMMER BODY
After months of being cooped up amid COVID-19, you may find it hard to achieve that ultimate summer body! While the coronavirus may have temporarily separated you from your fitness goals, there’s no reason to give up. Luckily, getting that summer body can be done with a few simple lifestyle changes. Regardless of the implications caused by the global pandemic …
SHOULD YOU EXERCISE WHEN YOU ARE SICK?
Whether it is cold and flu season or that damn COVID-19, if you are sick the thought of NOT working out may be downright torture. For some fitness freaks, it may just be a sign that your body is trying to tell you to take a break. But how do you know if that is the best thing for a …
8 Tips for an Effective Workout
What do you need to be consistent and exercise on a regular basis? An effective workout program. What do you need to achieve remarkable results in fitness or bodybuilding? Consistency and dedication. If you have trained with a professional trainer before, you know what exercises work for you. Therefore, you are not only able to write an effective workout program …
The Link Between Opioids, Breast Cancer & Mental Health
The University of Virginia Health System (UVHS) found that women diagnosed with breast cancer in addition to anxiety, depression are more likely to use opioids. These findings also showed these women are more likely to have a shorter lifespan. About one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. There are around 276,480 new cases expected to …
10 Mood-Boosting Habits You Need In Your Life
How could I be happier in my life? This is a question everybody has asked themselves at least once in there life. A bad mood is no stranger to anyone, but for some people, it can be a daily problem. However, it is completely solvable. With special techniques and a revised attitude, you can turn that frown upside down. The …
10 Healthy Alternatives to Junk Food
There are many healthy alternatives to your favorite not-so-healthy foods. The food you consume greatly affects your physical and mental health in the long run. To lead a healthy and happy life, good nutrition is essential. While physical activity plays an important role in maintaining your health, you can’t rely on it solely. You have to combine it with good …
THE TOOLS FOR A HEALTHY KITCHEN MAKEOVER
Take a virtual tour of a competitor’s kitchen and learn the top tricks of the trade that will set you up for success during your next meal prep session.
Suffering from Anxiety Caused by Coronavirus?
Anxiety is surging during the Coronavirus pandemic, and it may trigger fears, sleep problems, and negative eating habits. However, exercise is an effective method for calming body and mind, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At-home workouts can make it easier to handle the rigors of quarantining. These tips will help you to boost your physical and mental health through …
HEALTHY EATING WITH CARBS
Most of us have been taught over the years that carbs are evil and should be avoided at all costs. The truth is, not all carbs have the same effect, and healthy eating with carbs is doable and cutting them out of your diet could actually be a bad thing.
Lose Fat & Gain Muscle at the Same Time NOW
This is it, you have decided you are ready to lose the fat and gain muscle. You have decided today is the day you are starting a new you. You have scrolled through your social media and decided you want to look like those lean and flexing beasts. Hyped and wanting to be ripped and defined. You want people on …
Supplements That Help With Common Pest Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people experience allergies every year. Indoor and outdoor pest allergies can happen all year round. Insect allergies are more than a nuisance and can actually be quite dangerous. Wasps, bees, poisonous ants, cockroaches, and dust mites can cause severe reactions in the skin and nasal passages for those who …
5 Awesome Quarantine-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts
Being in quarantine doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Mom! You just have to be a little more creative. And if creativity isn’t really your thing, let us help you. We have 5 great quarantine-friendly Mother’s Day gift ideas that will surely be a hit! The Fit-Friendly Quarantined Mom A New Apple Watch Band Ok, these are super cool. If your …
Why Cycling Is Perfect For Women’s Health And Fitness
Over 60% of American adults don’t meet government physical activity guidelines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 25% of those being completely inactive. Furthermore, research shows that women are a lot more likely to be inactive than men. As a result. women are at a higher risk of various illnesses related to both weight gain and inactivity. Cycling is …
Fresh Substitutes for Your Favorite Cheat Meal
Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean deprivation or completely eliminating your favorite comfort foods. It also doesn’t mean binging on those cheat days that result in a food coma the next day or a load of guilt. In fact, cheat and enjoy those favorite foods, but with a twist. Take your favorite foods and cheat meal and recreate them with …
Gꆆïñg ïñk? Tips For A Safe Tattoo Experience
Over the years, women have embraced the canvas of their bodies. When it comes to ink, the permanence of a tattoo highlights something special in a women’s journey. Studies find that in the U.S., women are just as likely to have tattoos than men. There is something special about getting that first ink. It signifies the breaking of boundaries, shaking off an …
Safe and Easy Workouts for Pregnant Women
Growing evidence shows that physical exercise during pregnancy has benefits for both the mother and fetus during the gestation period, according to a 2016 study by East Carolina University. Exercise helps ease some common discomforts women experience during pregnancy and prepares their bodies for labor and delivery. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests that pregnant women should aim to get …
How To Get Ahead Of Exercise-Induced Asthma
Asthma affects more than 25 million Americans according to government data. As many as 90% of those will experience exercise-induced asthma during their workouts. It can also affect those who do not usually experience asthma. However, it is a tricky cycle to break. While exercising can improve and strengthen your lungs and all-round health, it can exacerbate your asthma. In turn, leave you feeling …
4 Exercises You Can Do to Relieve Back Pain Fast
Because I wasn’t diligent about doing the stretches I should be doing, my psoas muscle tightened up on me causing serious back pain. Specifically, when this happens, my L5 shifts and sometimes gets so bad it twists my pelvic bone. Basically the entire left side of my body gets all jacked up and I can barely walk. BACK PAIN 101 …
How to Learn to Love Your Body At Any Size
It doesn’t matter what size we are most women have struggled with the way they look at one time or another. We all have caught ourselves saying we are not this enough or we are not that enough. How do we get past that? How do we learn to look at all the good we have? Here are some ways to learn to do just that…
VALENTINE’S DAY: A GIFT GUIDE FOR FITNESS FANATICS
The challenge of Valentine’s Day is finding the perfect gift for that special someone. Thankfully, if your partner is a fitness fanatic, your V-Day shopping just became significantly easier. For the fitness-obsessed, a sporty gift is a perfect way to show that you support their goals and interests. Plus, it allows you to buy them a present they’ll actually use, …
HOW TO STICK TO YOUR RESOLUTIONS
Are you tired of making the same goals year after year? There is one key thing that you need to keep your resolutions. Find out what that is and be ready to make 2017 your year…
Roaring Health and Fitness Trends for 2020
Ringing in the new year means seeing all the latest fandangled health and fitness trends! Just when you think you have seen it all 2020 will ring in a ton of fresh ideas to be better mentally and physically with a roar. Let’s check some out… ON-THE-GO FITNESS The number of apps out there providing you with unlimited health and …
Refreshingly Different Ways to Exercise & Eat Right in 2020
These days surfing, streaming and Netflixing makes staying on the couch much more appealing and much harder to stay committed to your exercise and eating goals. Even fast-food joints now deliver right to your door. Don’t wait any longer! Now is the time to start looking at some different ways to exercise and eat right in 2020. Remind yourself why …
A FRESH ROUTINE YOU WILL ACTUALLY WANT TO DO IN THE NEW YEAR
Whether you believe it or not, it’s been proven that the way you think and act creates energy and navigates that energy into your life. Positive thinking creates a magnetic field of good things appearing your way, likewise with negative thinking and with the new year, we all want to make it a good one, right? Typically, we strive to …
Simple DIY Essential Oil Car Diffusers
If you are anything like me, a scent can calm you, energize you, or bring back a wonderful memory. If you already use essential oils in your home and workplace, you are well aware of all the wonderful things the power of scent can do for your well being. Why not carry those wonderful benefits to where you spend about …
Paleo Diet Simplified: Facts, Myths, and Need-to-Knows
Up until the last four years, the Paleo diet was unknown to the world, with the exception of a few dedicated fans. While the scientific community made the initial push of this idea into the public space, the celebrities who have tried and promoted this nutritional approach have had an enormous role in making it popular. Some of the A-listers …
I AM DIABETES | Chelsea’s Story
Of the 29.1 million Americans with Diabetes, only 5% are Type 1. Chelsea shares her unique story of how she FINDS STRENGTH while living with Her Type 1 Diabetes.
The 2- Ingredient Keto-Friendly Chaffle Recipe
Do you love a good satisfyingly spongy, carby waffle but hate the “carby”? Well, we have something that will take away all those pesky little carbs and have you indulging in your favorite breakfast treat again! Meet the Chaffle. Introductions, please… If you’ve scrolled through any of your social media such as Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram lately or any low …
9 Ways Social Media Influence Mental Health
Daily immersion in social networks has become an integral part of the modern lifestyle. Social media plays a big role in people’s lives today and it’s important to realize the influence they have. For example, every time an entrepreneur brainstorms about how to go global through social media (you can read 5 Steps to a Successful International Digital Marketing Strategy …
THE BENEFITS OF FASTING | FASTING 101
Fasting is a big trend these days and we would like to uncover some facts. We also want to find out if the benefits outweigh the negative. Food. This simple word can cause a large emotional trigger in the majority of people. With so many different cuisines, restaurants, and commercials, eating is an activity basically shoved down our throats. In …
INSTANT POT 101 | Everything you need to know
Very few kitchen appliances have reached such a cult following as the Instant Pot. This pressure cooker even has its very own Facebook page with over 2 million followers not to mention all the pages and pages of recipes you can Google that claim to cut prep time in half! Well, all the gossip is true and even if you …
5 TIPS FOR BIKING YOUR WAY TO WEIGHT LOSS
In most every girls’ life, there is this period of time where she feels like she needs to lose weight. But can you lose weight by doing something you love like cycling? The answer is yes. Many people cycle for numerous reasons such as recreation or convenience, it is also a great way to lose weight and stay fit. Apart …
10 New Tips to Help Students Eat Healthy
(gif creds:https://www.eleven-magazine.com/2016/01/29/3237/) Everyone knows that eating healthy is something we all need to do for our own benefit. However, not many people know of the true extent of its importance. There are a ton of easy swaps for a healthy way of life. Choosing healthier options not only changes the way you physically look, but also the way you feel. …
5 Ways to Sleep More Peacefully Every Night
In a world that values being constantly plugged in and the need to go-go-go, many people struggle with peaceful sleep. If you’re struggling to get a restful night of sleep, try one of these tips to relax and get the sleep you deserve! I—-» Check Your Mental Health «—-I Taking some time to focus on your mental health can have …
10 Stretches to Stay Flexible and Fit at Any Age
Stretching is just as important as any cardio or strength training exercise and doing any or all of these stretches every day can be life-changing. Allocating some time every day to stretch during or after your workout will greatly improve your flexibility, reduce body tightness and make your workouts easier and more enjoyable the next time. Stretching as you age …
THE FACTS ON KETO DIET | KETO 101
If you haven’t heard of the keto diet you must be living under a rock. It’s a highly controversial subject, so every google search will give you a different answer. ▅ ▆ ▇ █ THE HISTORY OF KETO █ ▇ ▆ ▅ Keto gained popularity with those suffering from diabetes, alzheimer’s, epilepsy and cancer. The lack of processed carbohydrates in …
Healthy Snacks for You and the Kids On the Go
https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/roasted-red-pepper-recipe It’s that time again: early mornings rustling the kids and getting yourself together to get them out the door and on the bus. But that’s not all! Back to school means after school activities and weekend games or practice. Rushing from place to place makes nutrition even more difficult than it typically is. No worries though, there are healthy …
5 Benefits of Wearing Proper Workout Clothes
(gif creds: https://www.v3apparel.com/) Whether you’re looking for leggings that are perfect for your next yoga class, or that no-bounce sports bra for your next run, you are going to want to check out the following benefits to fully understand why the right workout clothes really make a difference. For some, the last thing on their mind is what they’re wearing …
NEW SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY
School bells will soon be ringing long and hard, and once again parents everywhere are faced with healthy and no-so-healthy lunch choices. If you are like many, you tend to grab whatever you can easily toss in a plastic bag before walking out the door with kids. 👩🍳ℂ𝔼𝕆’𝕤 𝕆𝔽 𝕐𝕆𝕌ℝ 𝔽𝕀𝕋 𝔽𝔸𝕄𝕀𝕃𝕐 Always try to have a solid plan against the self-proclaimed …
5 Awesome Gadgets for the Busy Student
Looking for some fun ‘gadgets’ to make your student life more active and productive? Or are you in search of a perfect gift to send your student off with to make their lives easier? 【SORRY I'M BUSY】🤷 Students are super busy and their lives are full of many different responsibilities. Studying, finishing assignments, sleep (what sleep?), sports and sporting events whether they …
5 Faulty Stereotypes About Women and Technology
There is no escaping it, it doesn’t matter in which sphere of life you are, there are going to be stereotypes and more often than not. When one looks at the stereotypes of women today, there are more than you can imagine. Just think about the “bimbo blond” or the “fiery redhead”. Without us even giving it much thought, these …
PROBIOTICS 101 | What you need to know
Probiotics. We’ve all heard of them. They seem to be added to all types of food, from milk to chocolate. With “probiotic products” so readily available it can be confusing to know what is best for you and your family. WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS Let’s start with what probiotics are. This helpful bacteria is a broad term for a variety of …
HEALTHY TRAVEL TIPS TO REACH YOUR GOALS
I just got back from vacation in Jamaica a few days ago. I had a blast and got some much-needed relaxation, but I was so ready to get back to my pups and my normal routine! It did get me thinking though about some healthy travel tips. I still like to think about my health when I am traveling. Granted, …
5 EASY SWAPS FOR A HEALTHIER WAY OF LIFE
We all try to achieve a certain level of health and to help with that there are simple changes we can make. A healthier way of life shouldn’t be a burden or dreadful. Their are some easy things we can do throughout our day that will take our healthy living to the next level. Let’s dive to find easy swap-outs …
10 WAYS TO BE HAPPIER NOW IN SPITE OF…
Happiness is perhaps the most sought after thing in the world. My colleagues express their never-ending desire to be happier at times. In fact, it could be argued that happiness is the secret to success. Many people think of it in the opposite way: they think that success is the secret to happiness, yet there are many examples of people …
Top 10 Tips for Reaching Your Fitness Goals
The top tips to reach your fitness goals are here and not as hard as you may think! Do them all at once or take baby steps and do one or two at a time. These are YOUR goals and YOUR in charge! Don’t worry about the whole year…start with today and they won’t seem overwhelming. 1. You can’t out …
3 Post-Workout Skincare Tips
You’re working out because you want a better body; but, that goal shouldn’t come at the expense of your skin. Read on to find out how to take care of your skin after each workout. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate You know the deal — drink lots of water before you exercise. This is a no-brainer as exercising naturally uses lots of …
Benefits of Essential Oils for Back Pain
As someone that suffers from back pain, rest assured that you aren’t alone in your battle. Up to 80% of people experience back pain at some point during their lifetime. Additionally, about 35 million people seek the treatment of a chiropractor (Like myself, I’m one of the best chiropractors in Wasilla AK) to deal with the discomforts that go along …
8 WAYS TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON
When I was young, I did what most other young people do: partied late in the night, slept in and found any excuse to continue this pattern. But eventually, I had enough of the partying and it’s a pretty different story now. I have come to realize waking up early is so much more rewarding. I now see the benefits …
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT 101
Committing to a clean and healthy lifestyle is the hardest in the first 3 weeks. This is the time to create new habits and fight cravings. THE FIRST WEEK Basically, at this time you will be in a sugar detox. You will probably get a headache and feel lethargic. Push through and stick to your diet, training and drink lots …
4 NON-NEGOTIABLES TO LIVE YOUR BEST FIT LIFE
I’ve always been a huge advocate for achieving balance in life. For years I struggled with maintaining a social life, a healthy diet, exceptional performance professionally, and overall happiness. Along the way, I started to form 4 Non-Negotiable rules that I naturally began to apply that slowly contributed to my overall healthy living transformation and today I ffollow these general …
8 BUDGET FRIENDLY TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY AT HOME
In an age of takeout and other restaurant experiences, the number of individuals and families having home-cooked meals is shrinking fast. Is it worth it? Living a health cautious life is expensive but not as costly as having poor eating habits combined with a lack of exercises. Eventually, we start struggling with ‘lifestyle diseases’. Although we have grown more health …
8 Tips for Transitioning into a Healthier Lifestyle
If you’re like most active girls, you are a genius at balancing work, study, and play—as well as the ever-present demands of home life. With so much going on, it can be hard to lead as healthy a lifestyle as you would like. To help you out, here are eight tips for building a healthier life that you can start …
TOP 10 CALISTHENIC EXERCISES TO BUILD & STRENGTHEN MUSCLES
gif creds: https://trainhardimg.tumblr.com/post/100071677038 There is a common misconception that the only way you can strengthen and build your muscles is by lifting heavy weights in the gym. But you might be surprised to know that it is possible to build mass without any equipment at all. You don’t even need a gym membership! The key is to build muscle with …
Diet 101: Healthy Ways To Prep Your Body For Summer
With summer close by, it’s time to start thinking of the ways you can prepare your body. By now, you should be familiar with the fact that summer bodies are built way before summer. This is the prime time to start working on your diet and obtain an actual, healthy, summer body you’ll be proud of. There’s no use in …
MAINTAINING YOUR HEALTH WITH PROPER EXERCISE AND NUTRITION
We can’t control every single aspect of our lives. Still, the thing we can manage on our own in some aspects is our health. Namely, the most important factor when it comes to our health is proper exercise and proper diet. And let’s be honest – with a bit of discipline, we are the ones who are completely responsible for …
FIT VEGANS AND HOW THEY USE PLANT POWER
Plant Power: Exercising Vegans Everybody knows that a big part of staying healthy is exercising regularly, but if you’re doing that it’s very important to make sure you’re providing your body with everything it needs to cope. Maintaining good nutritional health can be a challenge at the best of times, and if you’re looking to do it while vegan, it …
10 Self-Defense Techniques for Women
Self-defense can sound a little intimidating. But with just a few things to have in your back pocket, it could be a matter of life or death. You’re walking down a city block or a suburban sidewalk at night. One moment, there are plenty of people around, and you’re happy to be out in the evening air. Then you turn …
YOGA POSES FOR STRENGTH TRAINING
While it is still way underrated, yoga has a long list of physical and mental health benefits. It is a wonder people do not practice more often. But my hopes are to change this and inspire more people to perform this routine. Although I am a cardio-nerd and weightlifter at heart, I am too a yogi and proud of it. …
6 REASONS YOU SHOULD ADD BEETS TO YOUR DIET: BEETROOT 101
IMPROVE LOWER & TREAT Beet root has been gaining in popularity as a new super food due to recent studies. These studies claim that beets can improve athletic performance, lower blood pressure, help treat diabetes and increase blood flow. HELPS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE Both beets and beet root are high nitrate vegetables that could prove to be a low-cost and …
6 MYTHS ABOUT BUYING ATHLETIC SHOES
Whether in a group or individually, participating in sports has many benefits. Whether it is for the individual or for the generality, the participants need the perfect shoe. Many hidden myths however surround the athletic shoe. Let’s explore, shall we? 🛑Myth One: Buy The Best on the Market “What’s the best running/crossfit/athletic shoe in the market this year?” We can’t …
Three Diets You Should Never Go On and Why
The new year brought on a mass of commitments involving new diets and workout programs. That would be great if people actually handled these commitments the right way instead of searching for an easy and quick fix. The thing about quick and easy is that they don’t last. Not only that but if you don’t work hard for it, will …
HOW MUSIC EFFECTS YOUR WORKOUT
Effect on the body: How it helps to enhance your mood By Curtis Dean A fine link has been found between neuroscience and music. Scientists are continuously evolving and expanding to understand the different benefits it can provide. A good song can affect brain function by enhancing the mood, emotion, learning, memory, attention, and neuroplasticity. If you have ever thought …
Creative Ways to Drink More Water
Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can degrade your exercise or sports performance by as much as 10-20% according to a study published on the National Center for Biotechnology database. An average athlete loses more than 2% percent of water through sweat as he or she plays a sport or exercises. One way to keep your …
What to Do if Your Spouse Needs to Lose Weight
Shew, talk about a sensitive area. You spouse is the most special person in your life. You mean well and are coming from a good place and certainly don’t want them to feel bad or humiliated in any way. If he or she is overweight, it may be your responsibility to encourage them to get healthy. It just may be …
WHAT NOT TO WEAR
How your clothing can impact your mental health “Clothes invade the body and brain, putting the wearer into a different psychological state.” According to a study conducted by Adam G. Galinsky, a professor at Kellogg School of Management, We can all relate to this in some way. We’ve all experienced those days when you leave the house feeling like you …
6 Ways to Improve Your Body Connection
Our mind and body are interconnected; to become genuinely grounded, connect with our higher selves, and anchor our minds into the present moment, we must first realize that balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Aiming for a balanced life is what makes us complete. Finding the sacred masculine and feminine connected within you is what awakens you. Living …
5 PROVEN WAYS TO GET MOTIVATED TO EXERCISE
Many of us find that the most difficult part of exercising isn’t the press-ups, the cycling or the squats, but it’s finding the motivation to get started. Our brains are fantastic at coming up with excuses, I’m too tired, the gym is too expensive, or I haven’t got time. Trust us, you’re not the only one who feels that way! …
2 MOST POPULAR HEALTH AND FITNESS TRENDS WE WILL SEE IN 2019
From embracing alternative milk products to utilizing versatile vegetables, 2018 held a number of fitness trends. It’s more rare now to go to a coffee shop that doesn’t have almond or soy milk options. People are open to trying their favorite dishes, think spaghetti or pizza, with a healthy twist by using vegetables in place of the starchy carbs. At …
7 TIPS TO KICKSTART A HEALTHY FRESHMAN YEAR
This school year is going to look different in many ways with the dreaded Corona virus guidelines. Incoming Freshmen will not only have the newness of college life, but they will also spread their wings and have a very much different level of independence. Freshman year can bring a rollercoaster of demands to your young mind and body. And there …
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF CBD
Users claim that cannabidiol, or CBD oil can reduce pain, treat depression, and may even promote heart health. But is the hype just hype or will this make Big Pharma simply green with envy? Let’s explore the two most common questions surrounding this relatively new player in the world of health. What is CBD oil? This dark sticky substance extracted …
YOUR BRAIN ON EXERCISE
Your Brain On Exercise: Fighting Mental Illness with Fitness By Trevor MacDonald When we think about tackling mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and even stress, most people think of medications. But in reality, nature is our best source of mental, physical, and emotional health. Staying active can help fight mental illnesses. Your brain on exercise is a beautiful thing. …
HOW TO KEEP YOUR LUNGS HEALTHY & WHY
October is Healthy Lung Awareness Month It is officially October, which of course means Breast Care Awareness month, but it is also National Healthy Lung month. Lung Health Day is October 28th, so this is a perfect time to bring awareness. Lung health is important to me because over the course of a year, I watched two very loved …
TOP 5 VITAMINS WOMEN SHOULD BE GETTING
By Faith Ellis Vitamins are natural compounds in our bodies that are essential for proper growth and function. They are micronutrients that can be found in food and supplements and are necessary to consume since our bodies cannot synthesize them. While there are thirteen different vitamins our bodies need, we have compiled a list of the top 5 vitamins women …
6 TIPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY ON YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
A new pair of workout capris, a cool twisty-back tank, the latest, ‘has-everything’ treadmill… the fitness world is full of spending opportunities. It is not hard to indulge in the trendy fitness craze and it is super tempting when a product claims it will make you fit and healthy for good! In the long-term being healthy should actually save you …
FACTS ABOUT YOUR BODY AND HOW TO USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
By Grace Carter There’s a lot to know about the human body, but most of us will only ever find out a tiny percentage of it. Have you ever been curious as to how your body works? Read on for some highly useful facts, and how you can use them to get the most out of your health. Fitness facts …
BREATHE! THE IMPORTANCE OF BREATHING IN FITNESS
By Jane Sandwood Breathing is the only autonomous mechanism of the body that we can control. How and when we breathe dictates much of our overall health. In fact, inefficient breathing is linked to not only lung and chest pain, but also upper-body muscle aches and fatigue. Strong breathing practices are especially important for workouts (of any variety), because your body needs to …
10 WARMUP SECRETS TO RAMP UP YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE
By Ashley Lipman Want to climb to new heights in your regular exercise session? Effectiveness depends on your warmups a lot more than you probably realize. Dynamic warmup techniques are now the gold standard when it comes to warming up in the world of sports, cheerleading squads, dance teams, and a host of other high-intensity team efforts. …
STEPS TO ACHIEVING OPTIMAL WELLNESS
BALANCE YOUR HEALTH BALANCE YOUR LIFE By Jane Sandwood When it comes to achieving optimal health, you get exactly what you give your body in return. As humans, we strive to achieve happiness, good health, and overall wellness. We want to become the best versions of ourselves rather than the average Joe. However, not everyone understands the importance of optimal health. …
KEEPING YOUR INNER CIRCLE SMALL
MEASURING UP YOUR INNER CIRCLE By Desiree Hendrickson I’ve been told you are the “average” level of success measured by the 5 people you spend the most time with. If you sat down right now and wrote out the names of those 5 people, where do you stand in that inner circle? How is your time spent with each individual? …
5 REWARDS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE FOOD
5 NON-FOOD REWARDS By Faith Ellis Nailing your workout and sticking to your healthy meal plan is a major success and a sure way to hit your health and fitness goals. When you meet your goals, you probably have a reward in mind that keeps you motivated to keep going for the goal and treat yourself when you get there. …
YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM & YOUR GUT
TRUST YOUR GUT By Christine Anne Schmieden Poor digestion affects 70 million people every day. Think about it. Our digestive system manages a number of important processes from the breakdown of our food to nutrient absorption to running a two lane highway for communication to and from the brain. If our digestive system is in order, we feel great. If …
SENSUAL ESSENTIAL OILS FOR LOVE, ROMANCE & PASSION
**CAUTION: WILL CAUSE ROMANCE Out of the basic five senses, our sense of smell is often the most under-appreciated and under-utilized. When we smell something it sends a message to and from the brain. If you are looking for a way to bring more romance into your relationship this may just do the trick. You may find a certain scent …
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SODIUM?
SALT101 We are always told to avoid sodium for the negative effects it has on the body. But what about the positive effects? WHAT DOES SALT DO Salt helps maintain the normal volume of blood in the body, and also helps keep the correct balance of water in your cells and tissues for proper function. It aids in digestion …
5 TIPS TO TRAIN AROUND AN INJURY
Whether you’re just starting to find your groove in the gym or you’re a competitive bodybuilder, injuries can happen to us all. When you push your body, sometimes you can go too hard and have an injury – like cranking it out on that extra mile run or simply have a minor accident like tripping during a box jump. Regardless, …
COMBAT ACNE USING TEA TREE OIL
MILLIONS OF ADULTS SUFFER FROM ACNE In fact, an estimated 70% to 90% of young adults, both males and females, suffer from acne prone skin. Recent studies show that there is an increasing amount of adults facing acne issues as well. Yet so many are unable to find a treatment that actually works! Most turn to medications and chemical treatments …
A BUSY MOMS GUIDE TO STAYING FIT
Whether you’re a new mom trying to get your pre-baby bod back or a seasoned veteran balancing busy schedules of middle schoolers, staying fit is hard. It requires time …that we don’t have and discipline …that is usually spent elsewhere.
But it’s important.
With so many demands, it crucial that we take care of ourselves and make our health and fitness a priority and Felicia knows how to get it all done!
THINGS I SUCK AT
I am not doing it right all the time. I try, but I suck sometimes…or actually a lot, lately…I love PB&J’s, pizza, wine and chocolate and sometimes skipping an AM workout to snuggle my kids. In Mary’s Blog she shares her accomplishments, failures, goals and inspiration…
JENI’S JOURNEY WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Jeni is a big part of our HerSUPPZ family. We are so inspired by her courage & STRENGTH both in the gym and in her life. After being diagnosed with endometriosis Jeni’s life changed forever…
EATING FOR A HEALTHY HEART
Eating for a healthy heart does not have to be boring!
You have many options for amazing food and flavor while keeping your health in check.
Check out some of these tips and suggestions to get you started on the right path.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCE
When we allow ourselves to recover and reflect from how crazy life can get, it also helps remind us that keeping the balance in our lives is the most difficult task with the greatest reward!! Find out how…
FINDING THE POSITIVE IN BREAST CANCER
Weighing all the variables both clinically and in my heart…my mom’s early death, my young age at diagnosis, the consult of close friends who have dealt with this cancer…find out what Michelle does with her decision and diagnosis…
BENEFITS OF ESSENTIAL OILS
They can help with your mood and sleep patterns. They purify your home, enhance your spiritual awareness and physical wellness and can even help your beauty routine. …ok …but really, what are they and do they really work?
GET HOT AND INSPIRED WITH YOGA | MARY’S BLOG
September is National YOGA Month. So what does that mean? We do YOGA! HOT YOGA. Mary and the girls take you along on their Hot Yoga session in Mary’s newest blog!
ARE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFE TO CONSUME-FAQS
NOW essential oils are manufactured and tested to be the highest quality and purity available, but why do some manufacturers allow for ingesting their essential oils while others do not? Find out exactly what is “safe” to ingest, what is not “safe” to ingest and why…
A LITTLE BITE HERE A LITTLE BITE THERE…FRUSTRATED WITH FAT LOSS
If you find yourself frustrated with your fat loss efforts, you may want to take a closer look at exactly what your diet consists of. It may be a few little things that are adding up quickly that you aren’t even realizing.
CAN YOU DO A 5k? YES! YOU CAN!
Have you ever thought of doing a 5k but was not sure if you could do it? Are all your friends always talking about all the 5k’s and marathons they are doing but don’t know how to start? You will want to read this!
ALICIA BELL | 5 REASONS TO EXERCISE OUTDOORS
Need more reasons to exercise outdoors? Here you go! The benefits of the great outdoors that you can only get… just by walking out the door!
HELP FOR PROBLEM KNEES
So many people have knee problems. You can use these exercises as pre-hab or re-hab. That means you can use them to prevent injuries in addition with your current training program or to rehabilitate an already existing problem. Always make sure to consult your physician before you begin an exercise program.
CRAZY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER
Are your kids glued to the tv while the summer is wasting away? Do you want your kids to step A-WAY from the videos and toss the controller?
Are your kids already busy playing outside but want some fun new activities that YOU can be involved in too?
GET THE SKINNY ON ESSENTIAL OILS
They have been known to reduce swelling, restore energy, and clear the sinuses, but have you ever considered the benefits essential oils can play in your weight loss journey?
HOW TO EAT OUT AND STILL LOSE WEIGHT
You don’t have to stress when you walk into a restaurant. You can eat out and successfully lose weight. Knowing how and what to order can make dieting …a piece of cake!
6-PACK AT THIRTY-6 BLOG #1
ABSOLUTELY COMMITTED By Mary Sheckler This is the first of a series of blogs that will take us on Mary’s journey to achieving her goal of getting 6-pack abs. From her training to her nutrition find out exactly what it takes to get those chiseled abs! In two short months, I will be turning 36, which in my mind is …
Why Integrated Supplements Whey Isolate Protein is Right for YOU
Ryan Clark took a little break from a training session with his client Karen Voigts to learn more about one of her favorite products, Integrated Supplements Whey Isolate Protein! We know you are a busy mom and wife but tell me more about Karen Voigts: My husband Adam and I have three children; 7, 5, and 1. I work full …
HerSUPPZ 28 Days to Find Your Strength
Find Your Strength in 28 days of challenges that will test you mentally and physically! Small daily reminders can help large goals seem easier and more attainable. No stressing, no giving up half-way through! We believe in you!
USES FOR COCONUT OIL
Think NOW Coconut Oil is just for cooking? No way…
Your Best Defense Against Lice
Lice No one wants to talk about it but when your child comes home with lice, it can be devastating and expensive to treat. There are a variety of methods to kill and remove lice on the market place, but most do not know how easy it can be to prevent. Back to school activities can conjure up all the …
STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY | MARY’S BLOG
It’s becoming more and more obvious to me that I am not a writer or a great blogger. I am surrounded by inspiration, but I lack the skills to blog it effectively or I just keep putting it at the bottom of my to-do list. Or maybe it’s both 😉 While I was sitting here thinking of a blog post, …