Workouts, nutrition and motivation to get healthy at home
Losing weight sounds simple in theory, right? Eat right, exercise and all is well and good in the world. However, there are plenty of sneaky things that are often overlooked. With the way foods and drinks are marketed and packaged these days (not to mention what companies can get away with putting IN food), it’s [...]
Couldn’t think of a better way to showcase my official 500th blog post so here it is: The following is a submission from Peter and I couldn’t turn it away. In fact, it has inspired me to open up a section on this blog dedicated to those who want to share accomplishments made on personal [...]
Do you enjoy working out at home? Do you wanna get started working out but you aren’t sure how? Do you think you could succeed if you had some support? Whether you’re in shape or you have weight to lose, a fitness challenge is a great way to get motivated and what better way to [...]
Swimsuit season is fast approaching, and if you live in warmer climates it may have already started to appear. So, what’s a woman to do who has procrastinated losing weight and is left, once again, dreading swimsuit season? While we might be tempted to quarantine ourselves in the house, a better idea is to use [...]
Beginning a new workout program and changing your diet can be pretty exciting at first. You’ll notice the weight falling off right away if you’re doing things right and it can sometimes seem pretty effortless at first. The difficult part is sticking with a healthy lifestyle when you feel like you’ve hit a dreaded plateau. [...]
The American Heart Association is on a quest to get America moving which is why today has been declared ‘National Start Walking Day’. This national health awareness day occurs each year on the first Wednesday of April. Walking provides a number of health benefits and can greatly reduce your risk of developing heart disease and [...]
Does hypnosis for weight loss really work? Is it possible to lose weight by visiting with a hypnotist or practicing self hypnosis? Some definitely seem to think so. If you decide that you want to try hypnosis, keep in mind that you should still be eating a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis. Exercise [...]
If you pay any attention to the news or health-related magazines you have probably heard about green tea weight loss in one form or another. If you’re wondering whether weight loss is possible by consuming green tea there is proof that it can help speed up metabolism. A higher metabolism means that your body will [...]
A weight loss calculator is a very helpful tool that can tell you exactly how many calories you should be eating based upon your height, weight, activity level, the amount of weight you desire to lose and when you’d like to meet your goal. There is no special online weight loss calculator for women or [...]
I'm so glad you're here - thanks for stopping by! I'm a married mom of 4 kids previously diagnosed with clinical depression who found an outlet and "cure" in working out. I hope you see something here that lights a spark that gets you started on a fitness journey of your own - or to continue the one you've already started. To learn more about me, please click here.
Enjoy the journey,
Mindi
