Category: Health & Fitness

Feel Good Tips

Whether we want to believe it or not, feeling good comes from mental and physical health. Have you ever heard the phrase “Health is wealth?” How we feel projects how we interact with others, take care of ourselves, and perform at school, work, or home. We can have our off days when we are in…
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Addictions and Dependency

Be kind to everyone because we are all fighting battles seen and unseen. Society today displays addictions as only a stronghold to drugs and alcohol. Addictions go beyond those two things. Some addictions can be easily disguised as a hobby and may not be noticeable in the beginning until they start negatively impacting your daily…
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Green Thumb

Where are my green thumb plant lovers? My mother and grandmother had dozens of plants in their homes growing up; small ones, medium ones, large ones, some that were the same, and some that were different. I remember not walking through certain areas of my grandmother’s house because she had so many plants in that…
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Small Victories

We often set health and fitness goals yet rarely celebrate the small victories throughout our journey. We are so focused on the results that we miss opportunities to congratulate ourselves for the sacrifices and hard work. Not anymore! Check out these small victories that you may not be celebrating. Mood/Skin Have you noticed yourself in…
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Importance of Physical Activity

Exercise and physical activity are a big part of our overall wellness. Numerous studies show that engaging in physical activity fights against chronic disease and prolongs deaths. Let us take control of our own health. Benefits of Physical Activity Exercising can lead to an improved quality of life. Do not think about it as having…
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Starting the Year Off Right

How often do we recycle the same old fitness New Year’s Resolutions? You know what I am talking about, weight loss and fitness goals! The New Year’s resolutions are broken and forgotten by the end of January and exchanged with old habits and muscle memory. Instead of putting that responsibility on an entire year, let…
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Tips for Surviving the Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving is the official start of the holidays. This is where family and friends gather to fellowship, eat, and make memories. This year will probably look a little different than other thanksgivings because of the pandemic. With, that still does not stop all the delicious foods from being eaten. Here are a few tips to…
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Recovery

The definition of recovery is to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Many times, throughout our health and fitness journey, our focus is on working out and eating better. Our recovery is important as well. When we workout, our muscles are being torn and then they repair themselves. Rest and recovery…
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Meal Prepping 101

When it comes to losing weight, some people think working out is the hard part. In all actuality, changing your eating habit is much more challenging. That is where it starts. Meal prepping sets you up for success for the entire week when done properly. There is this misconception that meal prepping only consists of…
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Quarantine Tips (Daily Practices)

The past few months of 2020 have been interesting, right? We went from a spring break week full of fun, a new adventure every day, and yummy food to no more school and work from home. Geez, that was fast. Days turned into weeks and weeks into months. Wonder Woman has really summoned extra strengths…
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You Can’t Stay Stuck Forever

The health and fitness journey is just that….a journey. There are ups and downs that sometimes make it impossible to win. When do we realize that we need to make a life change in the health and fitness area in our lives? It may be when you realize your clothes are fitting a little tighter,…
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