I included the chart above so you would be able to check out some of the benefits of antioxidants. People spend copious amounts of money on the newest anti-aging pill, cream, or procedure. Aside from the effects of gravity, or hormones, one of the reasons we age and our health diminishes with time is due…
Category: Nutrition
Stay Hydrated
Hey friends. Tonight’s post is about staying hydrated. Since I am still restricted from lifting weights, I have been focused on nutrition. 🙂 Water is something our bodies need. Our bodies flourish when we drink the proper amounts of water. Here are just some of the benefits of drinking 8 glasses of water a day….
When You Can’t Workout
Hello my fitness friends. I wanted to post something that hits close to home. I can’t workout for 2-6 weeks depending on what the doctors say. I was in a car accident last Friday and injured a rib and my cervical spine. I am doing very well considering my car is totaled and it could’ve…
Simply Supplements
There are so many pills on the market. They are marketed to us to fix all our health problems. Are supplements good or bad? I will say there are some that are bad for us. I am not a fan of most diet pills. Especially those loaded with stimulants. I believe the best way to…
Reboot! Keeping those Resolutions
Hello fitness friends, It seems every year people make New Year’s Resolutions. For some they are connected to wellness. Some vow to work out more, eat healthy, and take better care of themselves. However, the more we move away from January 1rst, the more we move away from those resolutions. Here are some easy ways…
It’s a Journey
Hello dear fitness friends. I hope you are staying on the course to a healthier life. As I look back at when I began this journey there were some things that I thought might be helpful for you. At least I hope so. I have always struggled with my weight. I have never been obese,…
Happy New Year!
Hello friends. Happy New Year! Since it’s the first day of 2013 (well at least for my part of the world), I wanted to recap some of the highlights from the year. Hopefully, they will motivate you to keep up the good work throughout the year. Nutrition Tips: Diet is crucial. Garbage in=garbage out. If…
Staying Motivated
One of the most difficult parts of wellness is motivation. It is challenging to stay motivated especially if you are not trying to meet a particular goal. How do we stay motivated when we don’t have weight to lose or we aren’t training for a marathon or event? Glad you asked. 1. Think of wellness…
Read the Label
Hello friends. I hope you are doing well and continuing on your journey to wellness. Today I wanted to talk to you about something that gets us in trouble, food labels. No one wants to count calories every day. However, it is wise to take a peak at what we are eating. Many of us…
Are You Gluten for Punishment?
You’ve probably noticed ads everywhere claiming a product is gluten-free. Unless you have an allergy you may not know what gluten is or how it affects the body. Gluten is a protein. It is normally found in breads, flours, cereals, beer, and soy sauce. Here’s another definition from Wikipedia. Gluten (from Latin gluten, “glue”) is…
The Road to Wellness 