The Importance of Sleep for Exercise
Most people understand the importance of exercise. However, if you’re only exercising and not taking care of your body in other ways, you could be doing yourself a disservice. Not only will you not be getting the most from your workouts, but you could even...
How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Exercise is important for your overall health and wellness. Most people understand that. However, how much exercise do you really need? And how often should you exercise? Most major health organizations agree with the following: For moderate intensity exercise, aim for 150 minutes per weekTry to break...
Meal Planning Tips to Help you Eat Healthy
One of the best ways to simplify healthy eating – while saving money and time – is to plan your meals. One of the main reasons that a lot of people don’t cook at home is because they feel like it takes too much time....
Foods that Keep you Full and Feeling Great
Foods that Will Keep You Fuller for Longer It can often be tough to get through the day with enough energy to stay focused and keep going. When you’re feeling tired and hungry, the temptation exists to run to the corner store, vending machine, or fast...
Sticking With Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
We’re now near the end of January, which makes it a good time to check up on New Year’s resolutions. A lot of people have good intentions at the beginning of the year, but the reality is that many of us falter as the year...
How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and while this is often a very happy and festive time, it also comes with its challenges. For a lot of people, the holidays are a stressful and busy time of year, one that is filled with social commitments and...
Having a Healthy Halloween
Halloween is almost here and – for a lot of us – that means candy, candy, and more candy. Of course, this is a fun time of year and one that many (especially children) look forward to. However, the amount of sugar consumed around Halloween...
Five Tips for Having a Healthy Fall
How to Have a Healthy Fall The fall is here! The days are starting to get shorter, the weather is starting to get cooler, and you might already be thinking of hibernating until spring. However, you don’t need to hide away! This is a great time...
A Healthy Back-to-School Guide
It’s back to school time, which can be busy and hectic for everyone. Here are some tips for staying healthy during this time. Eat Breakfast Breakfast is an important meal. A healthy breakfast gives you enough energy to get up and going in the morning, provides you...
Tips for Exercising in the Summer
It has certainly been a very hot summer in many parts of the country. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising completely. What it does mean, though, is that you need to be safe and you might need to make some adjustments to...
Great Ways to Exercise Outdoors This Spring
The winter is finally over and spring is here. That’s means it’s time to stop hiding indoors and get outside! The spring opens up many new opportunities for outdoor exercise. Here are just a few ideas for ways to get up and moving outdoors this...
Having a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us. This is a wonderful time of year to enjoy yourself, spend time with loved ones, and reflect on life’s blessings. However, it can also be difficult to stay healthy and happy during this time. Many of us are anxious...