This is not just about eating but surviving with friends and family. Remind yourself - why we are gathering and ENJOY the time BE KIND- regardless of everyone else - set an example. DTIP = Don't take it personally Don't talk politics at the dinner table Have an attitude of gratitude If you can work-out before - It will boost your metabolism. I'm teaching a Cardio Hiit and BodyPump class at 8am Thursday - Join me. Eating tips & more. Don't go overboard on appetizers Avoid alco

It is getting to be that time of the year - the Holiday season. Our social calendars will be filling up with office parties, family and friends get-togethers, holiday parties, and so many more events. It is easy to slack off your workout routines with so much going on, especially if you are the host. Here are some easy ways to maintain a level of fitness through the holidays. Plan 10 minutes a day to do something active. Yes, only 10 minutes a day. If you are trying to commit

I promised to elaborate more on last week's blog about sugar intake. 1. Eating healthier means eating fewer processed foods. 2. Avoid added sugars and high sugar foods in general. Even natural or organic foods can contain high levels of sugar. 3. Eating more whole foods, means eating more of the whole fruit, vegetables, and grains as it comes from the plant. 4. Eating clean means limiting the additives such as sugar, salt, butter, sauces, and marinades. Start with cleansing y

Researching this article took me down so many rabbit holes. I chose a few and will continue to elaborate and go into some of the other paths throughout the weeks. Is all sugar bad for us? Too much is! How much is too much? There is not an RDA for sugar, but the American Heart Association suggests that men should consume no more than 150 calories (about 9 teaspoons or 36 grams) of added sugar per day. That is close to the amount in a 12-ounce can of soda. For women, it's 84 ca

Some of the many benefits of Yoga are that it can improve breathing, balance, flexibility, core strength, endurance, mobility, focus, circulation, stress levels, sleep, sense of calm, and so much more. If you are doing the correct Yoga and poses for your unique body and situation. Yoga can also be irritating to joints and tissues, or worse, if not done correctly and with proper alignment. You must consider your physical issues and limitations. Yoga has become a genre or blank

Did you know that not getting enough sleep can cause declines in cognitive function, memory, immune function, and many other negative effects? And for me, the biggest factor is that it causes inflammation in the body, causing pain, illness, and diseases. I thought there was something wrong with me because I had so many chronic physical pains. I got tested for diseases and other possible issues with no negative results. I have been a bodybuilder and athlete, but there was some