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Healthy Eating Tips For Holiday Parties
‘Tis the season to celebrate and as people return to hosting and attending parties in person this holiday season, there’s always one thing at the centerpiece of each event and that’s the menu. With cakes, cookies, and other decadent holiday foods on display, it’s easy to overindulge. Here are three easy tips to help you maintain healthy eating this holiday season: 1. Eat Before You Go Arriving at a party on an empty stomach is rarely a good idea, especially if you are unsure what’s on the menu. Whether you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or are keeping yourself accountable this holiday season, it’s advisable to eat a light meal before…
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5 Healthy & Easy On-The-Go Snack Ideas For The Busy Holiday Season
holiday shopping, boarding a plane, or taking a road trip, one thing is for certain, you are eventually going to need a snack. To help you avoid the temptation of alluring not so healthy snacks in brightly colored packages, here are five healthy on the go snacks that will keep you satisfied & energized during the busy holiday season while you are away from home: 1. Fresh Veggies Carrots, cucumber, and celery sticks are quick and easy to prepare, just chop and drop them into a reusable container. For extra flavor, add some hummus to the bottom of your container, then place the veggie sticks vertically so they are pre-dipped.…
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5 Ways To Help Your Body Adjust To A New Exercise Routine
Getting started with a new exercise routine can be tough. Your body isn’t used to the new movements and the increased level of activity, which can lead to aches, pain, and fatigue. But don’t worry; there are things you can do to help your body adjust to the new demands being placed on it. Here are five tips to help you make the transition to a new exercise: 1. Start Slow And Gradually Increase Your Intensity And Duration: When you first start a new exercise routine, it’s important to take things slow. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts as your body adjusts to the new movements. If…
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6 Healthy Lifestyle Tips For Autumn
When you look outside, you see signs of autumn everywhere, the falling leaves, the shorter days, the crisp chill of fresh air. With Halloween behind us, and the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to continue with your healthy lifestyle, so I am sharing six tips to keep you on track… 1. Maintain a Routine Routines offer consistency, a plan, a sense of what to do (or not to do) next. Without the excuse of vacations or holidays, it’s easier to get into a good rhythm of cooking, eating, sleeping, and exercising. Create a routine that you know you can stick to—anything too aspirational that does…
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Workout Wednesday: 5 Ways To Workout On A Budget
Looking for ways to cut costs this time of year and keep your health and wellness goals on track? I have a solution for you! There are multiple free and low-cost options to keep your workouts in check, so take a look at these five ways to work out on a budget: Walk More It’s easy and it’s free. You can walk morning, noon, or night, even if it’s just a short stroll around the block. Walking just 30 minutes a day can significantly improve your physical and mental health. Better yet, walk around your neighborhood with your family, walk your dog or invite a friend to join you. Take…
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Wellness Wednesday: 5 Facts About Fats
When it comes to fats, people typically categorize them in the following way: proteins are good, carbs are bad, and fats make people fat. The truth is that fats get a bad rap, mostly due to related health effects caused by an abundance of unhealthy saturated fats and trans fats. In reality, we need fats to survive. So, here are five facts about fats in a healthy diet: 1. Fats = Energy There are two ways in which the human body can acquire fat to use as energy. The body can create its own fats to be stored for future use, or the fats can be consumed. In the earlier…
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Workout Wednesday: Tips To Make Your Workday More Active
Staying active during the workday can be a challenge for people who sit at a desk all day. This is especially true on days when you are so busy it feels like there’s rarely an opportunity to look away from your computer, much less get up and move around. Luckily, there are many ways to stay active in the office, even if you can’t manage to leave your desk. The tips listed below are easy to incorporate into your workday so you can stay as active as possible… SUBTLY BOOST YOUR BURN Add extra resistance to your movement, turning that quick walk from your desk to your printer into an…
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Weight Loss Wednesday: Weight Loss Tips for Busy People
We have all done this at some point in our lives; you swear that tomorrow you will have time to pack a nutritious lunch before leaving for work, but that tomorrow rarely comes. You are convinced you will get to the gym on your lunch hour or do a workout video at night after the kids go to bed and that happens close to never. Your intentions are always good, but sometimes your busy life gets in the way of your weight loss plans, but don’t give up! You can still eat healthy and squeeze in some exercise, even on the craziest days. So, here are some ways busy people…
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Weight Loss Wednesday: Things To Do At Lunch For Better Weight Loss Results
Lunch. It’s such a simple word, and yet it has so much potential to totally sabotage your healthy eating plan. That’s because at lunch time, it’s easy and oh-so-tempting to grab a quick bite at the local fast food or pizza joint or worse, eat at your desk from the vending machine. Don’t lose your momentum and resolve at mid-day. Here are some ways to make the most of your mid-day meal: Make Sure Lunch Isn’t Your First Meal Of The Day People on the National Weight Loss Registry (people who have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for more than a year) have a number of…
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Summer Barbecues, Summer Cookouts, Summer Picnics, What's Up Wednesday
What’s Up Wednesday: Healthy Tips for Summer Barbecues
Summer is in full swing, and often at the center of warm-weather festivities are outdoor picnics, barbecues, and cook-outs. While these gatherings often feature menus with high-calorie foods, with a bit of mindfulness, you can still make healthy choices while enjoying all the fun with these tips: Make Minor Modifications Cheeseburgers are packed with hidden, and oftentimes unnecessary calories. Ranging from plain white to decedent brioche, hamburger buns add anywhere from 100-300 calories to your meal. A slice of American cheese is an additional 100 calories, which, after melting, doesn’t have a strong enough flavor profile to make it worth it’s while. And mayo is another 100 calories to boot.…