Contributed by: Michelle Baglio, RD, LD When You Fall Off The Wagon; Get Back On! Many of us start off the new year with wonderful intentions to achieve health, fitness, and weight-related goals. We often think of January 1 as the first blank page in the book that will chronicle our success once and for …
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Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT Scale Stuck? How To Get Over That Weight-Loss Plateau You’ve been doing all the right things to get fit: eating clean and mindfully, counting calories and steps, busting your hump at the gym. And it worked for a while, as pounds steadily melted away. But now the number on …
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3 Steps to Quiet Your Anxiety Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Anxiety and worry affect everyone in different ways and different situations. You may worry about your family’s safety, whether you did something wrong if a friend didn’t text you back, or if you made the right decision about the new job you …
Red or Green Cabbage? Contributed by: Carol Kline Why cabbage is good for you: • Considered a powerhouse vegetable• Very inexpensive• Choose red cabbage because it’s best for additional anthoxanthins• Powerful detox and protective effects• An abundant source of vitamin C, more than oranges• Richer in vitamin C than oranges• Vitamin C, as one of …
Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT Strong All Year Long “New Year, New You!” You see this every year, you read the same resolutions, and even have the same of your own. As I too have done the same, I definitely wanted this next year to be a positive challenge for me. I’ve stumbled upon …
Learn to Enjoy the Little Things Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT What’s so great about the little things in life? They are what we will remember and appreciate when we reflect on days gone by. A little thing may be a fun evening with friends. It may be the joy of learning something new. …
To Eat or Not To Eat? Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA- CSCS During the holidays people tend to overindulge on the array of tasty foods offered. There are plenty of parties, and get togethers with family and friends that lend themselves to overindulgence. Some people expect to gain a few pounds during the …
Where’s The Beet? Contributed by: Carol Kline Beet roots contain nutrients that may help lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, boost your stamina, and support detoxification. The green leafy tops are equally, if not more, nutritious with nutrients that may strengthen your immune system, support brain and bone health, and more. In addition, …
Essential Oils for Cold, Flu, and Sinus Congestion Relief Contributed by: Kimberly Black, 200YT Cold and flu season is upon us and if over the counter medications aren’t your thing why not try a natural remedy? Essential oils are a fantastic and natural way to combat sinus infections, cough, colds, flu or just those winter …
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The KOMBUCHA Kraze! Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT I am the first to admit this is one of my favorite fads in the Health/Fitness industry. But is it a good fad? Kombucha has been around for at least a couple thousand of years in Asia and other countries. Because it’s fermented, you get billions …
