Losing weight involves consistent work in many areas of your life, one of the main ones being how you move. When you start your journey, the main goal is to get moving. Daily walks can get your body accustomed to moving while helping your body function, which leads to feeling better overall. Eventually, you’ll get … Continue reading How to Build Up to Strength Training

When we get down on ourselves, it’s not always what others say about us. It’s the narratives we tell ourselves. When you’re told you can do anything, and something goes wrong, it can feel overwhelming. You may begin to spiral, wondering what you could have done differently. However, the negative self-talk and its impact on … Continue reading How to Manage Your Expectations of Yourself

Some people love working out and find that the endorphins are enough of a reward. Others might prefer the thrill of weightlifting or the challenge of pilates or yoga. However, one piece to the exercise puzzle can be tricky for even the most dedicated gym goer: cardio. Getting enough cardio can feel like a challenge. … Continue reading Clever Ways to Work Cardio Into Your Routine

You keep hearing that you need to be more mindful, and to be more mindful, you need to practice mindfulness. When hearing this, your first thought may be “I don’t have time for that.” However, it’s not hard to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. You can always find ways to be more mindful without … Continue reading How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine

Snacks get a bad rap, but sometimes, you need something to hold you over between meals. Fortunately, snack time doesn’t need to set you back from your goals. You have plenty of healthy options, many of which taste even better than the classic snacks we’ve come to enjoy. These are some healthy options I recommend … Continue reading 5 Healthy Alternatives to Our Favorite Snacks

In today’s hustle culture, sleep is one of the most undervalued aspects of health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States have reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. This can be for any number of reasons, but one of the most … Continue reading 6 Strategies for Sleeping Better at Night

Everyone knows they need to exercise, but typically, people have one goal in mind: lose weight. What if I told you that exercise can do so much more than shrink your waistline? Regular exercise contributes to your health in so many ways, it should be a no-brainer for anyone looking to get healthy.  Makes Your … Continue reading Understanding How Exercise Impacts Physical and Mental Health

If you’ve ever been on a weight loss journey, I bet you’ve read some bad nutrition advice. With the popularity of fitness and weight loss influencers, you can find all kinds of advice around every corner. You can even find studies that seem to completely contradict each other. This makes it hard to know what … Continue reading 5 Common Nutrition Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)

Navigating mental illness means taking a tough journey. For many, it’s one of the most difficult things they face in life. Most people will recommend therapy to anyone struggling with mental health. Therapy can help, but it’s not as simple as showing up. To get optimal results from therapy, you need to put in the … Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Therapy