health and happiness
Yoga Does it ALL!
There are countless reasons to do yoga, but often on the weight loss journey we over look it for other, high calorie burn workouts. The thing about yoga is it WILL help you lose weight. Practicing yoga doesn't just change your body, it changes your mind. It changes the way you approach all aspects of life, including decision making, your body and your food choices! Yoga … [Read more...] about Yoga Does it ALL!
Pretty in Pink
It's hard not to notice all the pink (EVERYTHING) this month as it is Breast Cancer Awareness month. From professional athletes wearing pink accessories to bridges and building lit in pink lighting and of course ribbons everywhere, even in chocolate, we are really bringing a lot of attention to something that effects far too many woman (and men!) Here's some really good … [Read more...] about Pretty in Pink
To Supplement of Not to Supplement. That is the Question.
Yesterday I watched a panel of physicians and health care experts talk about what medications and supplements they take. I was really curious because I am always on the fence about the fact that I don't supplement (except vitamin B12 which I feel I need since I don't get it from my food as it only comes from animal products). 2 said they took nothing, one (Dr. Sanjay Gupta) … [Read more...] about To Supplement of Not to Supplement. That is the Question.
Kids Say “We Are Hungry.” But is that Really Hunger?
With public school lunches FINALLY modified to reflect healthier, more nutrient dense, less caloric choices, there seems to be a lot of complaints that kids are still hungry after eating. These lunches contain up to 850 calories, so what's up? Sure, there are parts of the country where kids are up working the farm before school, and staying after to play sports, but 850 … [Read more...] about Kids Say “We Are Hungry.” But is that Really Hunger?