Who wouldn’t like to boost their memory? What about preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s?  Well, here’s is some good news. You can! According to David Perlmutter, MD a board-certified neurologist, fellow of the American College of Nutrition and author of Power Up Your Brain, we can build better memories by promoting the growth of new brain cells. ” […]

I was feeling bored with my exercise routine and pulled out some workout DVDs from my collection. While I do enjoy online programs, I still love my DVDs. Now while these are oldies, they are still goodies and can still be purchased online. I thought, since I can’t design an individualized fitness program for you […]

Looking back on my old website, when I first began my health and wellness coaching, I realized my desire to help others liberate their health and life, has always been in my blood. One of my greater purposes in my life. Looking back brought back many memories. At this time my kiddos were young, I […]

So, at this point you have made some big changes: You have set your health and fitness goals, are watching and journaling what you eat, and logging your cardio exercise.  Right? If not make sure to check out my previous fitness blog posts to get started! Now, if you’ve been taking this fitness journey with […]

You’re doing all you can to live a healthy life, but the food industry is working against you. It has been shown that food manufacturers literally do research on how to make you more addicted to their foods. The more you eat, the more money they make. Cha-ching. And while we may try to avoid […]

Coffee grounds have many uses from gardening to beauty, and some say, reducing the appearance of cellulite. Here’s another fun list I’ve collected over the years. Now, I haven’t tried everything on the list, but the ones I’ve tried, I’ve gotten great results (such as in the garden and as a facial scrub), so I […]

Taking time to rest is so important to meeting your fitness goals.  When you take time to rest, you are allowing your body to repair itself.  You see, when you work out, you actually tear and break down the muscle (this is why you may feel sore a day or two after you workout. ) […]

If you move your body, guess what? You’re burning calories! And the more you move, depending on the activity, the more calories you’ll burn. The idea is to just get that heart beating!Even everyday activities can burn some of those extra calories without having to spend extra time at the gym.   Here is some everyday activities […]

Regardless of all the different classes and workouts out there, there are basically two types of categories that cardio exercise falls into and arguments abound on which is best.  I feel, why not add both into your exercise regimen?  The truth is both types have their benefits and variety helps keep you motivated, encouraged, and […]

Monitoring your heart rate can help you in achieving your fitness goals. Knowing how hard you need to work to achieve your desired shape and fitness level will encourage you to challenge yourself. Being able to see how hard you are working will let you see how well you are progressing and when you might […]