Almond Milk

For $6.99 I can buy my favorite vanilla almond milk by the folks over at MALK– it is delicious and super clean with only 5 ingredients.  A few months ago I was urged by a friend to just make my own because it’s so easy. I decided to give it a try yesterday and was … More Almond Milk

Reward Yourself

re·ward noun 1. a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement. I vividly remember being asked by my 8th grade track coach to run the 300 meter hurdles. I was not excited about this prospect since I seriously hated “long” runs and was often the last person to return from my high … More Reward Yourself

Is Your Attitude Wrecking Your Health Goals?

We’ve all been there– said negative things about ourselves either aloud or in our heads.  For some people this happens once in a blue moon, but for others this negative self talk happens daily!  Regardless of the frequency of this kind of talk it really does mess with our health goals. Attitude impacts your health … More Is Your Attitude Wrecking Your Health Goals?

Steph’s Top Five Tips to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

Why is it that a lot of people’s lifestyle changes (diet especially) slip during the holidays?  It’s not will power, motivation, or laziness… it’s a lack of planning!  I hope this quick segment help you plan for a better, healthier holiday season so you can stay fit and feeling well all season long!  Steph’s Top … More Steph’s Top Five Tips to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

Catching Up on ZzZs this Labor Day

Happy Labor Day Weekend!  Take five minutes to read through these interesting facts about sleep provided by The National Sleep Foundation. Man is the only mammal that willingly delays sleep. In general,  exercising regularly makes it easier to fall asleep and contributes to sounder sleep. However, exercising sporadically or right before going to bed will … More Catching Up on ZzZs this Labor Day

Are You Sabotaging Your Beauty Sleep?

Sleep deprivation can cause a number of body systems to become out of balance, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Did you know: It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from some chronic sleep disorder, including insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleep-related psychiatric and medical disorders, and circadian rhythm … More Are You Sabotaging Your Beauty Sleep?

Ankle Sprains

Did you know that re-injury after an ankle sprain is as high as 80% ? Through the readings this week and personal experience it is known that taking steps to prevent ankle sprains is very important.  One article states, “it seems that deficits of the proprioceptive system are the main cause of muscle weakness and postural … More Ankle Sprains

Stress Part 2

Stress Part 1 talked about what stress looks like in the body and the different kind of stressors.  Be sure to check that out especially if you like the science of why. When your body is stressed or when we are in a stressful situation there are a number of things we can do to … More Stress Part 2