Improve Your Mental Health with Exercise
I’ve previously blogged about the physical benefits of exercise and given 26 ideas to be active without going to a gym, but did you know exercise can be good for our mental health too? Research has found that exercise can reduce negative thoughts and feelings of distress. It has had significant impact on people struggling […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Stretch
Did you know that regular stretching is just as important as regular exercise? If you’re like me, you probably neglect this aspect of your fitness regime. Stretching has major benefits and hopefully these 6 reasons will inspire you to make it part of your schedule! Here are some of the main benefits of stretching. For […]
Eat Clean Berry Pancakes {recipe}
There’s something about homemade pancakes on a Saturday mornings. Lazing about in pjs and eating comfort food. My husband requested pancakes this morning, so of course I looked for an eat clean pancake recipe. (Yes, that’s right, I had to look up a pancake recipe…I’ve never claimed to be a chef, lol). I slightly altered […]
Eat Clean Bean Burgers {recipe}
I’m a huge fan of beef and enjoy my eat clean hamburgers, but sometimes it’s good to switch things up. I recently came across a recipe for black bean burgers and thought I’d give it a try! Since I didn’t have black beans in my pantry, I used red kidney beans. Other beans may also […]
What is Wellness?
Wellness has become is bit of a buzzword over the past few years. In broad terms, wellness is good health. It’s an approach to living that emphasizes total wellness from a holistic point of view. Being well and healthy involves more than just the absence of disease or symptoms of disease. Wellness is a way […]
Stop Blaming Your Genes for Not Fitting in Your Jeans
You know what phrase I really don’t like to hear? “It’s not my fault I’m fat/overweight… it’s genetic!” Yes, I will concede genetics play a small role in your overall health, however, may people use it as an excuse for not taking proper care of their bodies. In fact, lifestyle accounts for 53% of the […]
How Much Water Should I Drink a Day?
Water is the source of life. You can technically live without food (for about 30-40 days), but you can’t live much past 4 days without water. (Sorry for the depressing thought, but wanted to stress the point about how important water is to your life). Around 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up […]
February 30-Minute Challenge
Let’s beat the February blahs with a Challenge!! A while ago I wrote about the 7 strategies for carving out me time. As a recap, here they are: (see the article for more details) 1. Schedule it in. 2. Find an activity you enjoy that’s relaxing. 3. Wake up earlier. 4. Make yourself accountable. 5. […]
Measure Fitness Progress with At-Home Fitness Assessments
How you measure your fitness progress? Do you weigh yourself? Take measurements? Use the BMI (Body Mass Index)? Check your resting heart rate? Measure body fat? There are many ways to measure fitness progress and each method has strengths and weaknesses. Ideally you’ll use a variety of ways to check your progress towards your goals. […]
Gluten-Free Meatloaf Pizza {recipe}
Pizza is one of the most versatile foods out there!! You can go from simple toppings like marinara sauce and cheese to going all out with sausage, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, mushrooms, olives, a variety of cheeses… and the list goes on! Can you tell I love pizza?! It’s in my top 5 list […]
How to Make Perfect Homemade Popcorn {recipe}
mmm who doesn’t love popcorn?! It’s a fun, finger food snack that everyone can enjoy, from child to grandparent. It’s also a really healthy snack…except for when slathered in heavy oil or butter (or who knows what’s in that fake butter/oil at the movie theater). Making homemade popcorn is super easy and also saves money! […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {recipe}
I love chips!! I’m more of a salty snacker than a sweet snacker (although I really love my sugar-free chocolate dip!) However, chips really pack a lot of calories and it’s so hard to eat just a few. I recently discovered a healthy snack alternative — garlic parmesan roasted chickpeas! (It’s even gluten-free). I made […]
How to Find Motivation to Exercise and Eat Healthy
Do you struggle with finding motivation to exercise or eat healthy food? You’re not alone!! Many people have trouble finding motivation and use it as one of the reasons (aka excuses) for not hitting the gym or working out at home. As in “but I’m just not motivated”. Want in on the secret? It’s pretty […]
Natural Homemade Mouthwash {recipe}
As part of my quest towards a healthy lifestyle, I’ve been exploring do-it-yourself (aka homemade) products. I bought some tea tree oil and peppermint essential oil and looked around online for what I could make. I found a recipe for a homemade air freshener (post to come) and one for homemade mouthwash. It really couldn’t […]
Eat Clean Chicken Nuggets {recipe}
Everyone loves chicken nuggets!! Kids and adults alike!! However, not all chicken nuggets are made equal. A quick search on MyFitnessPal’s database of recipes (homemade or frozen nuggets) shows a huge difference in the nutritional information. Some nuggets were around 40 calories each whereas others (including some homemade) were almost 100 calories for 1 nugget. […]