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: It Takes One Spark to Light a Fire and the Power of Positivity
This article was written by Cameron on how words of inspiration can inspire us on a path of something great! It's 4th grade, your 10 years old, and the PE Teacher instructs your class to run 12 laps around an outdoor basketball court. That was the start of my running career. I completed my 12... 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!
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 →