Your health is the most important thing that you can take care of and devote energy to, and you should ideally be doing so on a regular basis. However, things don’t always work out that way on a consistent basis — people get busy and splurge from time to time, and that’s okay. Everything in moderation! However, it can be a great idea to invest in your health so you can take steps towards the wellness you deserve. From investments of time to financial investments, you can use these techniques to … [Read more...]
Hydration – What to Drink When Working Out
What to drink before, after, and during workouts is not as easy to figure out as it would seem. We all know water is best for us but water typically does not offer the energy boost and electrolytes we may want/need before and during workouts. It also may not be best for helping us to recover quickly from strenuous workouts. We may find ourselves reaching for something with a little more kick, but which drinks are best? What are our hydration options? Water – Even though you might bring more … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Yourself During the Winter Months
This is the time of year when people start getting gung ho about their goals for the new year. For many those goals will include goals to lose weight or generally improve their fitness levels and 'change' their body. Sadly it is also the time when our bodies are naturally the most resistant to changes such as these. Why??? Because they are programmed that way! During the winter months we naturally want to hibernate more, sleep more, and stay warm and cozy. The body doesn't like to lose body … [Read more...]
Energems – Candy for Working Out
Energy candy, chews, jellybeans...for quite awhile know I have known about them and wanted to give them a whirl to see if they really work. I know quite a few fitness bloggers, runners, and enthusiasts who swear by them. They look just like candy and come in a variety of shapes and sizes but they are more Red Bull then sugar rush. My workout routine though really didn't require them. I worked out in the mornings, when I am naturally at my most energetic and fresh. That changed this past month … [Read more...]
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday Comes #GivingTuesday
I don't have any hard and fast policies about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Over the years I have skipped one or both or decided to venture out and get a deal or two. I know many green bloggers call for boycotts of these events but I don't support that personally and that is probably because neither will ever get to the point of consumer gluttony for me. Black Friday for me might mean nothing or it might be the day I get that one hot item one of my kids asked for and an opportunity to get it … [Read more...]
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