So you’re in the gym working out pumping that iron then you stop to check yourself out in the mirror and think “why am I not getting any bigger?” First of all, what are you doing staring at the mirror at the gym anyways? The mirrors in the gym aren’t for checking yourself out. You…
This is the one that inspired them all. “Choose Broccoli” was the first topic I thought of when I was getting the inspiration for the 40 day political health journey. I thought, “how funny would it be to see a political sign in the front of someone’s house that said Choose Broccoli?” Just enough to…
I’m not talking about actually political “nuts” here, I’m talking about the ones that come from fruits and trees. Like almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia, pistachio, pecans, and peanuts to get us started. You could even group most seeds into this category such as chia, flax, sunflower, and pumpkin. I LOVE peanuts and peanut butter and…
“Sit up straight. Don’t slouch. Stand up straight. Chin up and shoulders back.” We have all heard this over and over again throughout our lifetime from parents, teachers, coaches, and grandparents. Did you really listen though? Or did you correct it for 2 seconds while they were looking at you and then slowly settle back…
Sit-ups are a staple of many ab workouts. I remember doing sit-ups in gym class for the Presidential Fitness Test. To get the Presidential award you had to do so many pushups, pull ups, sit-ups, and the sit and reach. Do they still do this test? I enjoyed every part of the test except the…
Coconut oil has become a staple in our household over the last few years. We use it just as much as olive oil to cook. I like the flavor it provides and more importantly the nutritional benefits. Coconut oil is considered a medium chain triglyceride. What this also means is that it is full of…
We are born to move! So then why do we spend so much of our day sitting? Growing up and even now, sitting still for too long of a time seems boring to me. The worst thing I could ever say to my mom was the good old “I’m bored!!” I think secretly she liked…
Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. It is so vital to our body yet most of us do not get enough. Proper hydration supports a healthy immune system, blood pressure, mucosal linings, muscles, and pretty much every other activity in our body. We can die of thirst!!!!!! Ok, I think I got the point across about water but…
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word fiber is Raisin Bran. It was a staple in the house growing up. My dad’s favorite cereal. Packed with bran flakes and sugar coated raisins it made the perfect choice of the day to keep you regular and to keep you feeling full….
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