Summer is here so prepare for the heat and stay hydrated with these tips to keep your body replenished: Always drink extra water when exercising. When exercising outside be sure to hydrate before, during and after the activity. It's recommend from the American Council on Exercise, when exercising drink every 15 to 20 minutes to... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking is the perfect low impact activity to help improve your health! The American Heart Association recommends thirty minutes of brisk walking every day. A daily swift stroll can add up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity you need every week. To get your steps in take a walk around your neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Take a Deep Breath and Blow off the Stress!
Yoga instructors know the importance of a deep breath for meditation and relaxation. Deep breaths are one of the easiest, most convenient and natural tools to combat issues like stress and anxiety! Did you know practicing simple breathing exercises helps you use your lungs better by getting in touch with your natural breathing rhythm? Conscious... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: A Clever Formula for a Healthy Family
It's meaningful for parents to be good examples for their children when it comes to exercise and eating habits. Our kids pick up attitudes and behaviors from how we live. The sooner in life we establish healthy habits, the easier it is to withhold them and the kids will follow suit. Follow this formula to... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: 5 Reasons to Beat the Soda Habit
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 →
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!