Did you know it takes 30 minutes of brisk walking to equal the calories of one 12-ounce can of soda? Choose your drinks wisely and be mindful of the drinks you consume. You might be adding unwanted calories and sugar into your body. On top of the sugar and calorie overload, sugary drinks do not... Continue Reading →
30 Day Eco-Friendly Challenge
Over the span of 30 days choose one challenge each day to start taking steps towards an Eco-Friendly lifestyle! Challenge 1: No More Straws Challenge 2: Be Conscious of What You Buy Challenge 3: Reusable Water Bottles Challenge 4: Buy Local Produce Challenge 5: Get Receipts Emailed Challenge 6: Use Reusable Bags Challenge 7: Reusable... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Motivate a Friend or Family Member to be Healthier!
Having a friend or family member to support lifestyle change is a great way to stay motivated and keep healthy goals! Going overboard on trying to force someone eat better, work out more, or alter their lifestyle in some other way may actually backfire, making people less likely to change and even impairing your relationships.... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Take Charge of Your Well-Being and Try These Suggestions for Self-care!
Practicing self-care isn’t always easy. Most of us are busy, have demanding jobs, or are too consumed with technology to make time for ourselves. Me-time is usually last on the agenda. Worse, we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves. For me, most of my spare time when... Continue Reading →
How Toddlers React to Trowing a Frisbee … DRAMATIC!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpl3nbOn22k My husband wanted to show Liston how to throw the Frisbee, well she got one good throw in and then everything fell apart! haha the moodiness of a toddler is real!
A Snow Storm and Skiing in Sliverthorne, CO
Well, now I can say that I've seen and experienced snow! Sure it snows in Mississippi every few years and normally melts when it hits the ground but nothing like the glorious snow in Colorado! Last week Cameron and I flew into Denver and made the trek down I 70 west to Silverthorne for some... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Open your mind to fitness! Fun ways to develop new healthy habits.
In January 2016 my family joined the YMCA in our town. I wanted to get in shape with cardio workouts and development muscle with strength training. The first time I walked into the weight room I was extremely intimidated! Men and women were walking around the room lifting weights and working out on the machines... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Don’t Fall For the “Healthy Halo” Effect
Research shows items you perceive as healthy are often consumed in higher amounts, known as the “health halo” effect. For example, you buy low-fat cookies and eat three instead of one because you feel you can afford to eat more. Here are four examples of how your perception and clever marketing could be sabotaging... Continue Reading →