4 simple rules for staying motivated
Improving everyday starts with the promise to do something productive EVERYDAY!
Red, Red Wine
Red, Red Wine Question: Is alcohol good for you? Research indicates that moderate alcohol consumption can help reduce stress and decrease heart disease risk. Moderate alcohol intake can be defined as 1 drink for women a day and 2 drinks for men a day. A serving of alcohol counts as 4 ounces of wine, 12
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Happy early St. Patrick’s Day everyone! This is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love the color green and am proudly 25% Irish. And, who couldn’t forget the fact about the great food and green beer? Yes, St. Patrick’s Day is an awesome day. However, like all holidays,
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right!
March is National Nutrition Month! This year's theme is "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right". Taste has been shown to be the #1 factor in our food choices. Our likes and dislikes are so unique and personal to us. There is also almost an infinite amount of foods and tastes we can choose from. Did
Do Your Research
Ok so you’ve decided to make a change in your life. You want to lose weight, become healthier, or just learn some new things. But, you wonder where to start. In today’s day and age, we are bombarded by information. We can find things on the internet, in the newspaper, or from our next door
Be Wary of Fad Diets
This past month, U.S. News ranked the most popular diets from best to worst. You can read them here: http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets Fad diets and special diets are popular for their promises for weight loss and a healthier life. This is pertinent especially in January when everyone has made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. However,
FIND YOUR DRIVE
Have you heard about the term motivation? You most likely have. Motivation is our drive to action. We can be driven by money, prizes, or rewards (external motivation). We can also be driven by our inner thoughts, dreams, or goals (internal motivation). Why am I speaking about motivation on a nutrition & exercise blog you
Pass on Pop: Can you give up soda for one day a week?
Pass on Pop! Can you give up pop for at least 1 day? It's definitely worth it to improve your health!
Move More!
This entry is the final of 10 named “10 Simple Steps To Make Good Habits More Delicious” from the Sport, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition group. Physical activity and diet go hand in hand. You really can’t have one without the other for your health! Exercise is very important to help you maintain a healthy weight
Happy New Year!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkhSuK0w5KY Happy New Year! May 2014 bring you joy and new accomplishments! Remember, success can only be measured by you, not anyone else. Ignore the naysayers. Follow your heart and dreams and have a fantastic 2014! Enjoy this video from one of my favorite bands. I hope that it inspires you to do your own
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