Getting Started, Nutrition

Processed Foods Guide: What to Avoid and What to Add

Table of Contents Quick Rule of Thumb Animal Products to Avoid Vegan Products to Avoid Animal Products to Limit Plant-Based Whole Foods to Add Quick Rule of Thumb Read ingredient lists! If it has more than 5 ingredients or ingredients you can't pronounce, it's probably highly processed/not good for you! Choose foods that look like… Continue reading Processed Foods Guide: What to Avoid and What to Add

Healthy Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition

5 Ways to Feel Better After Junk Food

Had one of those nights where you demolished a bag of chips or ordered way too much takeout? Relax – you're human, and one night doesn't undo your health. Here's how to bounce back without the guilt spiral: 1. Hydrate First Thing Start your morning with a big glass of water. Processed foods are loaded… Continue reading 5 Ways to Feel Better After Junk Food

Lifestyle, Nutrition

Beat Summer Heat and Headaches with Electrolytes

Struggling with afternoon headaches and fatigue during these hot summer days? Your body might be crying out for electrolytes! When temperatures soar, you're losing crucial electrolytes through sweat faster than you can replace them with water alone. This imbalance is often the real culprit behind those nagging summer headaches and energy crashes. Here's your game-changing… Continue reading Beat Summer Heat and Headaches with Electrolytes

Movement, Wild Life Awareness

Move Like the Animals: Fitness Lessons from Wildlife

Estimated read time: 2 minutes Wild animals showcase perfect movement patterns that build strength, flexibility, and endurance naturally. Nature's Perfect Workout Plan Animals don't exercise... they simply move as their bodies were designed to. By mimicking these natural movement patterns, we can restore our own physical vitality and prevent common injuries. Cat Stretches: Start each… Continue reading Move Like the Animals: Fitness Lessons from Wildlife

Movement, Seasonal - Spring

Outdoor Fitness: Taking Your Workouts Outside After Winter

After months of indoor workouts, spring finally invites us back outside! Transitioning your fitness routine from the controlled gym environment to the great outdoors requires some adjustments, but the benefits: Fresh air Vitamin D Changing scenery ...make it well worth the effort. Why Take Your Workout Outside? Outdoor exercise offers unique advantages over indoor workouts:… Continue reading Outdoor Fitness: Taking Your Workouts Outside After Winter

Nutrition

Daily Water Intake: Half a Gallon or Gallon?

While a gallon of water a day might seem like a good idea, aiming for at least a half a gallon is a good starting point. Whether you should aim for a gallon a day varies based on factors like activity level and climate. Let’s dive a little deeper: Factors Influencing Water Needs: Activity Level:… Continue reading Daily Water Intake: Half a Gallon or Gallon?