I love to use my nephews as inspiration for my blog posts. During our holiday celebration, I was pleasantly surprised to hear my six year old nephew say, “Aunt Amy, can we please go on a walk?” What a cool thing to hear a child say! We bundled up and took a walk around the […]
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Too much sugar or too little exercise?
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are the single largest source of added sugar and the top source of calories in the U.S. diet. Nutrition researchers believe that drinking sugary beverages is linked with obesity and related diseases, like diabetes, and that SSB consumption must be decreased to reduce obesity rates. Findings from large research studies have consistently […]
Exercise: Your Mind and Body will Thank You!
My daughters and I just returned from a challenging bike ride. Challenging somewhat from the standpoint that we traveled on gravel roads and up hills, but more so because I haven’t ridden a bike for a really, really long time. Years. So why go for a ride tonight? It is a beautiful fall evening and […]
Boost Your Energy and Become Contagious!
Energy can be defined as – the ability to be active; the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things. What do you do to boost your energy? Most of us have ideas, strategies and methods to combat our depleting energy. We eagerly share what works and what backfires for us and in […]
Boot Camp, Core Training, Spinning, or Zumba – Which Should I Try?
There are increasingly more and more options available when you look at the fitness classes or exercise programs offered at your local fitness center, YMCA, Community Center, or Community Campus. Many of these programs are also offered through on-line programs or even as TV games – but without some of the benefits of an in-person […]