"It's called the South Beach Fat Flush, and all you drink is cranberry juice for 72 hours." - Regina George from Mean Girls This is the world we live in. People going on fad diets, cleanses, detoxes, and fasts to look a certain way. This is what people think it means to be healthy. As… Continue reading What It Means To Be Healthy
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Jump-starting Your Fitness Routine
Have you made one of your goals to be more active this year but are having a hard time figuring out where to begin? Today I am going to share with you a few ideas on how to get into the fitness world. Luckily, there are so many diverse options for people of all ages.… Continue reading Jump-starting Your Fitness Routine
Ditch the Resolutions
Okay, I know what you're thinking...so hear me out... It's a new year, you wanna make a new you! You write down your New Year's resolutions in an old notebook you have lying around your house and suddenly, you're super motivated for the upcoming year. "I'm gonna work out every day. I'm going to eat… Continue reading Ditch the Resolutions
Fun, Family-Friendly Fall Activities
By this point, many of you are hopefully enjoying the fall air and colorful leaves...but fall is a GREAT season to set some family traditions. After all, strong relationships are a vital part in well-rounded wellness, so get your family involved in some fall festivities! 1. Take a Hike Regardless of what area you… Continue reading Fun, Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Seek Adventure
One important part of well-rounded wellness is the sense of adventure. Many people have different ideas of adventure...for example... My husband's idea of adventure is going to Carolina Adventure World for a weekend with his buddies to ride dirt bikes 24/7 for 2 days straight. He gets the thrill of excitement and it makes him… Continue reading Seek Adventure
Pumpkin, Anyone?
Who is excited this fall season? I know I am! When I was younger, I never got excited about fall…however, the older I get, the more I absolutely LOVE autumn—leaves falling, temperatures cooling, holiday baking… …and of course: Pumpkin. I know what you are thinking…pumpkin is so basic. Yeah, basically delicious! And guess what? Not… Continue reading Pumpkin, Anyone?
Pickin’ Up Pawpaws
Put 'em in your pocket... Texture like a ripe avocado, mouthfeel of a banana, and taste of mixed tropic fruit, this "hillbilly mango" is native to 26 states in North America ranging from northern Florida all the way up to Ontario, Canada and go as far west as Nebraska. Also called the "poor man's banana",… Continue reading Pickin’ Up Pawpaws