Figuring out what and how much to eat in order to adequately fuel your body for optimal performance can feel a bit like searching for the holy grail. Balancing taste, cravings, and how to define which foods are “good for you”, can often feel like a full-time...
Every October I feel compelled to do something, to share something, to acknowledge, that like it or not, I am a representative of a community of which I would never have chosen, but am very grateful to be a part. While public speaking does not come naturally to me, I...
At some point along your health journey you’ve likely been encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables. While certainly good advice, it is not always the most useful advice. Which fruits and vegetables? Is there a difference? How many servings? How do I make...
With spring comes the opportunity to enjoy a bounty of organic, fresh, and local produce. Farmer’s markets begin to thrive. Incorporating locally grown, seasonal produce can be a real game changer when...
Warmer weather, longer days, things in bloom all around us, the beginning of spring is a time when we celebrate new life and growth. While the change of season does tend to put a spring in our step, it can also be a stressful time. Be it planning for happy...
“Lifestyle gets easier as you abide by your habits. Every habit you have either moves you closer to or farther away from the person you say you want to be. Habits take away the struggle. Rules aren’t supposed to make you feel deprived, it’s to create freedom and take...
Earlier this week, I listened to Dr. David Katz being interviewed on the MindBodyGreen podcast. I have been thinking about it (and listening to it over again) ever since. Dr. Katz received his MD From the Albert Einstein School of Medicine...
For years, the discussion around FiT has centered on how we can best serve our clients and community. Thom and I would hear frequently from our team that they were doing everything they could for their clients but felt frustrated that they couldn’t do more - ‘We...
Contributed by: Katie DeAngelis There is a lot that we consider when programming for optimal health – For example, which mobility exercises are needed to improve flexibility and function? Can compound movements utilizing multiple muscle groups be incorporated to...
The more we move, the better we feel - moving not only contributes to better physical health, but also a healthy mind and soul. As we’ve heard in recent news, sitting is the new smoking - 86% of full time American workers surveyed spend their day sitting and...