Find Joy As a cancer survivor I believe we can’t control what happens to us in life but we can control and manage our response to it. Based on my …

Finding Joy

Eating Healthy in an Unhealthy World
With food servings larger and loaded with more sugar it is a BIG challenge eating healthy in an unhealthy world BUT If you plan ahead you can be on your …

The Body Achieves what the Mind Believes: Managing Stress during Quarantine
As a Health Coach and Fitness Professional I believe the body achieves what the mind believes. This means health and wellness includes caring for your mental health along with your …

Mindful Eating
What is Mindful Eating? According to Healthline.com, mindful eating is based on mindfulness, a Buddhist concept. Mindfulness is a form of meditation that helps you recognize and cope with your …

7 MOTIVATIONAL TIPS TO KICKSTART YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE
ONLY DO TYPES OF WORKOUTS YOU ENJOY You are more likely to stick with something you enjoy. There are so many varieties of fitness workouts so choose something you actually …

Here are 5 ways to prioritize caring for your mind and body right now…
1-Acknowledge how you feel and take control of your thoughts – it’s important to remember that it’s okay to feel anxious and stressed when it comes to uncertainty. While we can’t …

Dealing with Stress during Quarantine
This is a unique and uncertain time leaving us to create new and hopefully healthier habits. Spending time in quarantine and dealing with the global outbreak takes a serious mental …

Stay Mentally and Physically Fit during Quarantine
We are in uncharted territory during this challenging time with increased uncertainty, stress and fear. Normal routines are upended which causes even more stress. Stress decreases your immunity so it …

Nutrition before Exercise
Pre-Workout Nutrition: What and when you eat before exercise can impact your performance. Avoid high-fat foods that are hard to digest. Try new foods out on days you don’t work …

Intuitive Eating
American diets are often about obsessing about calorie and fat intake and using a diary or app to keep track of it all. Intuitive eating is a “mindful” way of …