It's an excuse many of us have heard or even said ourselves: I want to get fit, but I can't afford a gym membership. While a health club can be a fantastic place to work out, it's not the only way to get fit. In fact, you can enjoy a vari... Read more
Everyone has an idea in their head when it comes to looking their fittest and healthiest. For some, it's fitting perfectly into a certain outfit, or walking on the beach in a bikini with total confidence. For others, it may mean seeing a defined... Read more
All kinds of foods provide nutrients that your body needs. But some foods, known as "functional foods," do more for you body than just provide nutrients. They may also play a role in the prevention and treatment of certain chronic diseases.... Read more
Bet you never thought you’d see the day when the federal government was the hallmark of clarity and common sense. But it just happened. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) just released th... Read more
So after almost reaching my goal weight in December, I've gained almost 20 pounds back! That means in the past YEAR of making mostly healthy choices and making exercise a priority, I've lost 4 pounds! I'd laugh if there was room in my pants for breat... Read more
Does anyone track calisthenics as a cardio, rather than the individual strength exercise? I ask, because I have a set of DVDs where four of the dvds work on areas of the body (legs/arms/core/back and shoulders) and I don't know if I should track them... Read more
I want to make sure I put the correct number into the Fitness settings for calorie burn per week. I tried putting in my average daily burn (which is 3367) times 7 days, but it then comes up with an absurd number in My Nutrition tracking for calories... Read more
I saw a post on pinterest that said the definition of insanity was doing the same things over and over and expecting different results. When it comes to getting healthy, I'm insane. I'm a recent grad of nursing school (a licensed RN), I keep myself... Read more
There are varying levels of success for many people! Some believe that etch step must succeed in order to reach a goal. Some believe that learning from mistakes is a very important step! Some people are perfectionist and are really upset at even the... Read more
Determined to stay off the couch in the evening after a long day and exercise, I found if I sit on the floor I end up doing all my Calisthenics, yoga poses and stretching, while hanging with hubby and enjoying our tv show.... Read more
If I can, I wear exercise-friendly clothes for a road trip. When I stop at a rest stop I often take ten minutes for a fitness break: jogging, doing calisthenics, even swinging a kettlebell I've thrown in the trunk, or a quick kickboxing routine. Ta... Read more
A definitions= of Sparkling is to be brilliant in performance. This team aims for the best we can be in nutrition, exercise and supporting team members. Come share the sparkle of living healthy.... Read more
Since the early 1950's when the term was first coined, dietary fiber has been known as a type of carbohydrate from plant foods that is not digested or absorbed. They are talked about many times based on their two different types, soluble and insolubl... Read more
(Disclaimer: As I write this, it's 4:55 p.m. and I need a blog post for tomorrow. While I guarantee this post will entertain and delight you, don't expect anything too deep.)
When you think of aerobics, what comes to mind? Tights, thong leotards... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
