As a personal trainer and fitness leader I am regularly asked my opinion on the latest diet fad, including my thoughts on carbs an low carb diets.
Given that I am not a dietitian…this is admittedly not my area of expertise. However armed with the knowledge I do have and over fifteen years of experience both personally and professionally in the fitness industry. I feel can confidently provide my opinion on the “Low Carb” question.
Thanksgiving is time to be grateful and spend time with our loved ones, however the festivities tend to add a few extra pounds to our waistline. To help avoid tipping the scale this holiday season, follow these healthy Thanksgiving tips:
A change of season can bring a renewed time to rethink and restart. Fall is a great time to start a fitness program. You have the chance to establish good habits to guide you through the upcoming holiday season and winter months.
Here are 5 tips to start making the most of the season.
Taking the time to get organized and plan healthy lunches for your kids not only ensures they have something nutritious to fill their little tummies – research shows that children’s attention span, concentration and memory are all impacted by the daily nutrition they receive, which makes packing a healthy lunch all the more important.
Yet, if your house is anything like ours trying to come up with a variety of nutritious lunch options that the kids enjoy can be a real challenge.
The good news is packing a wholesome lunch doesn’t have to be difficult. All it takes is a little preparation and some great ideas to build your healthy lunchbox repertoire. Read on for a list of some healthy family-friendly lunch recipes and snack inspiration.
The dog days of summer are slowly coming to an end and the backpacks and school supplies are right around the corner. In one sense, it’s a relief. The kids will be in school and there will be quiet around the house again (unless you have toddlers or babies at home like I do). But we all know it’s not that easy. With the school year comes the added stress of homework, extracurricular activities, making lunches, and waking up early.
For some of us this might also be time to get back into the swing of a workout routine that we strayed from during the summer. As a mom, it’s hard enough to keep up with exercise without all the added stress thrown in. Here are eight tips to help you stay on track and maintain your sanity throughout the craziness of back-to-school season.