Let’s celebrate 2024 and look ahead to next year with two dozen interesting tidbits about taking care of yourself, plus one to grow on in 2025. And remember, you don’t have to wait for the new year to get moving with us! The sooner, the better. Want to learn more about your body? Learn by […]
Do you ever find yourself without healthy options for eating out? It’s hard when you’re driving and see only fast-food restaurants. If you’re in an airport and want a sit-down restaurant, you’ll probably be limited to the big chains. Sometimes, you do get stuck in a food desert. Keep a few principles in mind, and you should be OK. […]
This only took 6 months! When Kathy Inkster first came to us, “I had lost weight and begun to feel better. But something was missing, and I knew deep inside I needed to take exercise more seriously.” But we didn’t overhaul everything at once. Instead, we focused on safe, effective 30-minute functional exercise workouts and […]
How are your investments looking these days? Are you thinking about the new year and wanting to make some changes – or will you continue as before? We’re not asking about your money. We’re asking about your health. You’ve known for decades that everything you do is an investment in your future. The classic example […]
Leaving a holiday table without feeling bloated and fearful of the next day’s bathroom scales can be hard. But enjoying the feast without letting it weigh you down is possible. The key is making room for dishes like this festive salad, adapted from Julia Turshen’s “What Goes with What.” It’s light on the calories and fat […]
If you think there’s no point in exercising over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least a little intentional movement daily, even when you can’t exercise. In your efforts to be consistent, this is one of those “a little is better than nothing” instances. Thinking about how you […]
Throughout your life, you’ve probably had periods where you felt like everything was in balance. You were healthy, your relationships were strong, and your career was going well… And, if you’re like most people, you’ve also had those moments when you felt unbalanced – like something wasn’t right, dragging you down in other aspects of […]
Forget the “classic” recipe that relies on canned beans and high-sodium, canned soups. Here’s a fresh, healthy version of a reliable holiday dish we can all feel good about. Ingredients Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking oil. 2. For crunchy beans, steam over a pot of boiling […]
Did you see the recent news reports about a study that found almost 75 percent of American adults are overweight or obese? The study was published in The Lancet and then reported in The New York Times, CNN, and other broad outlets. The study reported that figure is up from about 50 percent in 1990. Experts say […]
Juaquita Gray is a 59-year-old champion athlete who can’t even imagine slowing down. “I think, ‘I cannot get slower and jump less far if I maintain my body,’” says Juanita, an Air Force veteran, Defense Department contractor, and leading masters track competitor. Part of her secret comes from strength training and dynamic mobility exercises. Even […]
