Your Environment Matters

Who Surrounds You? There is a familiar quotation from the legendary author and speaker Jim Rohn, had a famous saying: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Think about it.  Who do you spend most of your time with – day in and day out?  Are those people…

Are Protein Shakes a Good Idea?

Is a protein shake good for you? Well, that depends… What are you trying to achieve? If you are trying to increase muscle mass and are working out, yes a protein shake could be helpful. If you are trying to lose weight, a protein shake can be useful only if you replace other calories with…

How To Pay Your Body Back™ With an Active Lifestyle

Your body was built to move, not sit. Make sure you Pay Your Body Back™ with enough activity every day to keep it working properly. Getting enough activity can be difficult when you spend your day at a desk or behind the wheel. The good news is a small amount of activity can make a…

Are Triathlons Too Dangerous? Busy Woman’s Guide to an Active Lifestyle

I’ve been thinking about doing a triathlon to help me lose some of the baby weight, but am worried about the stories about people dying in the swimming part. Is it safe? That depends. I’m a big fan of triathlons, especially the women-only events, but you shouldn’t make the decision to do one without a…

Busy Woman’s Guide to Living 14 Years Longer

A recent study proved what we all know: people with healthy habits live longer. According to a Cambridge University Study, people who adopt four healthy habits live 14 years longer than those who don’t. Those who don’t smoke, eat five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, exercise regularly, and enjoy alcohol in moderation, avoid…

Are You Too Sick to Workout?

Sniffles and colds can make you feel miserable, but are you too sick to exercise? When you should skip a day of exercise in favor of rest? Staying motivated to exercise is definitely more difficult when you are under the weather, but how do you know when to power-through and when to take a break?…

Yard Work IS Exercise!

Check out Eliz’s Quick Tip on using yard work to move more! Remember to drink water when working out in the yard, and to wear sunscreen! Get moving this season – it’s great for your heart, and your garden! How are you keeping active this season? Eliz Greene survived a massive heart attack while seven-months…

Healthy Travel Tips

Find it hard to eat right, exercise or keep up with other healthy habits when you are traveling? Here are some tips to stay on track. Pack Snacks: Eating out can derail your healthy eating habits. Take along some whole grain cereal, nuts, dried fruit, cereal, or granola bars to snack on or substitute for…

Your Heart Yearns to be Active

Our bodies were built to move, not sit. Yet, getting enough activity can be difficult when you spend your day at a desk or behind the wheel. The good news is a small amount of activity can make a difference in your health. A recent study at Duke University Medical Center found walking just 30…