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When was the last time you woke up and said, “Wow, I feel so refreshed and energetic. I couldn’t sleep another minute if I tried”? You probably haven’t said that lately, or even in the last 15 years! Feeling tired and sluggish has become the new normal and according to the National Sleep Foundation, most […]
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This post is the first in a series of carbohydrate exploration. This series will uncover and demystify carbohydrates for what they are, what they do for our body, and all the hype that we hear in the media. When did carbohydrates become evil? I remember the Fat-Free Fad in the 1990’s? Fat was considered evil […]
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The Super Bowl is a 4-hour event and the average American consumes 6,000 calories by the end of the day. Planning ahead can be a complete game-changer when it comes to staying on track with your wellness goals. Below are 7 tips so you don’t sideline your wellness goals during the big game. Disclosure: Some […]
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Grabbing a snack as you run out the door doesn’t have to be empty calories and be source of guilt and disappointment. In fact, snacks can be an important addition to your daily fuel. They can provide energy in the middle of the day or when you exercise. A healthy snack between meals can also […]
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Are you ready for the infiltration of toys, games, and clothes that are scheduled to appear in the next few days? Not just for children, but adults too. Although we know it is better to give than receive, I think we can all honestly say it is fun to be on the receiving end of […]
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How many times have you started a walk to run program or trained for an upcoming race and had intolerable pain in the front area of your lower leg? Welcome to shin splints. You may think that the pain has something to do with the strength of your leg muscles, your form, the surface you […]
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Motivation translated into Spanish, motivación, means reason. Everything we do is resultant from motivation or a reason, both negative and positive. Waking up on time Being late for work has negative consequences Drinking coffee Feel more awake and energized Some people are naturally motivated and enthusiastic by nature. They are “that friend” who tackles new […]
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For most American’s Quinoa is a new food. However, South American’s have been cooking this “superfood” quinoa for centuries. But first, how do you pronounce it? The correct way to say it is “KEEN-wah”. Quinoa is high in protein and a good source of calcium, iron, antioxidants, vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. […]
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Children and young adults who exercise regularly are more likely to seek physical activity and fitness throughout their lifespan. Theodore Garland, Jr, a professor of biology at UC Riverside, notes in this 2015 study, “If kids exercise regularly through the school years, then they may be more likely to exercise as adults, which could have […]
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I am excited to introduce the guest writer of this post, Lisa Witt, owner of WittFitt and WittFitt Office. Lisa is an educator with more than 13 years experience teaching elementary and middle school where she used stability balls as chairs in her classroom in both Colorado and Iowa. She saw the difference stability balls made […]
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