While I was excitedly busy creating a nutrition webpage with tips, recipes, meal plans and more, I got asked the most basic question – What does good nutrition mean and why is it important to me? Brilliant, I thought! What a great question! The answer holds the foundation for understanding optimal health and how it ties in to a better YOU! [Read more…] about What Does Good Nutrition Mean?
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This time of year, the conversation is always the same. It starts with the leftover Halloween candy that people want to get rid of and they think, “Oh, I’ll just take it in to the office to get rid of it”. And, it continues through the holiday season with cookies and baked goodies, Grandma’s care packages, and everyone’s traditional holiday treats that they feel like they have to make every year. A lot of this ends up at the workplace. [Read more…] about Tips for Avoiding Holiday Office Treats
I have known about the physical benefits of exercising for decades. They include reducing the chances of heart disease and diabetes. I think what I appreciate equally as much, if not more, are the mental and emotional benefits of being active each day.
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My friend Matt shared a great quote with me about the relationship between you and the people in your life. “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” I can honestly say I love my 5. They inspire me to grow, they challenge me to be better and they help me accomplish my goals. And because of the work I do on myself, we raise each other’s average. [Read more…] about The People You Surround Yourself With Matters
For as long as I can remember, I have valued efficiency. Being efficient means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. One area I apply this to is my nutrition. I take what I eat seriously. I want optimal results for the hours per week that I spend working and exercising. Great nutrition is essential to this. [Read more…] about 100% Nutrition + Training + Commitment = Physical Efficiency