Thanksgiving is famous for a few key ingredients: family, football, and food. With so much to be grateful for, it seems a shame to worry about what’s on your plate, right?
Worry isn’t necessary, but a little awareness is a good idea, because research shows the average American may eat up to 4,500 calories and 229 fat grams on Thanksgiving Day!
Most of us hear mind-body fitness (or, body-mind, depending on who you ask) and automatically connect it with practices like yoga, tai chi or Pilates. That’s a good start.
But there’s more to making that connection than focused, controlled floor work—like the benefits of putting “your mind into your muscle” during cardio and strength training.
What happens when you are held captive in a conversation you’d rather not be in, or asked to do projects you really can’t handle? Do you ever have trouble saying “no?”
Most of us strive to be polite and helpful in general. That’s healthy, but good manners are not the same as selling your own self short to accommodate requests of others!
Almost everyone knows that calcium “does a body good” – it’s a key nutrient for strong bones, teeth and general health. In fact, it’s the most abundant mineral in the body.
But even if you’re all for getting enough calcium into your diet, it can be tricky if you don’t drink milk. Fortunately, there are many other sources of calcium besides dairy.
When you’re ready to set out on an adventure that will keep you in the car for hours at a time, you have a lot to prepare: the route, the activities…and what about the food?
A road trip is a summer favorite, but yours can jeopardize your health and fitness goals if you are stuck eating truck stop food and gas station snacks. We have an alternate plan.
There are many reasons we work out, including maintaining our health, recovering from an injury, or sheer enjoyment. But transforming our bodies is one of the most powerful.
If you have your eye on making a turnaround in your physical appearance, abilities or wellness, you can start today with a few key changes that make a big difference in results.
