Wellness Wednesday: Take a Break from Sitting and Reap the Benefits of Standing!

Prolonged sitting can be bad for your health and tough on your body! People who sit for long periods of time every day have an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death. You burn fewer calories sitting, and studies have linked it to weight gain and obesity. If you have back pain or...

Wellness Wednesday: Be Water Wise This Summer and Stay Hydrated!

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...

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...

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...

Racing Dragons on the Rez

Saturday, June 9th, I participated in the Dragon Boat Regatta Race held on the Ross Barnett Reservoir at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland, MS. This is my 4th year to be part of the team, Dominican Dominators. I do not actually row the boat..I'm the drummer. My job is to watch the lead stroke and relay that...

Level Up Your Workouts With Progressive Overload

Today I am sharing with you a value I learned on personal fitness goals. I love being active and I'm always thinking of ways to increase my fitness routine. My husband Cameron, wrote an informative article on how to level up your workout. He has great insight on health and wellness and enjoys helping people...