Why do we Procrastinate?
I'm typically not a procrastinator. I like to get things done ASAP! However, I have to be honest, it's 4:30pm Sunday night as I'm writing this email. I'm usually done by Friday or Saturday! Nope, not this time. I found a lot of other things to do instead. I just kept...
What’s the Deal with Protein?
Let's talk about protein! We all need to eat protein to help our muscles build and repair themselves, especially if we're exercising. Protein is also important for tendons and organs, enzyme production, hormone production, and nerve conduction so our nervous system...
The Four Agreements – MUST Read Book!
We are raised with certain beliefs, rules, and laws - written or unwritten. They're not something we are born with, but something we are taught by family, society, friends, etc. For example, "this" is good; "this" is bad' "this" is pretty; "this" is ugly, etc. There...
How to Ask for Help
After reading on the topic of asking for help, I realized that I'm not alone in having difficulty asking for help. Also, that it's influenced by your upbringing. At that point, I realized this was going to be more personal than I thought because I can't honestly talk...
Why Local Produce?
We are so fortunate here in upstate NY to live in an agricultural area and have access to local produce all year long! I do a summer and winter CSA (community supported agriculture), but there's usually a 5-7 week lag between the two where I have to buy produce from...
NO ANIMAL PROTEIN? HOW?
If you've ever considered adding more plant based foods to your diet, this might be a good time (limited chicken available due to COVID-19). I hear chicken is hard to come by right now, and expensive if you can get it! Of course there are other reasons to add more...
EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
It is well known that exercise is good for your body, but it's also good for your moods. You've heard of the "Runner's high"? It's a real thing! Within the past few decades, more research has demonstrated that regular exercise can be as effective as prescription...
KEEP YOUR MOJO MOTIVATED
Do you ever start something with so much energy and zest then have that feeling kinda burn out soon after? That's your motivation dwindling. I don't want that to happen with your exercise routine so let's talk about how you can keep that energy and zest alive for...
HOW TO LIFT HEAVY THINGS
Throughout your day, my guess is that you have to lift something. Sometimes what you are lifting is heavy. This time of year, it could be wood pellets, wood, kids, "stuff" in general. Lately I've been lifting Olaf (my dog) into the back of my car because there are...
Go Ahead & Unstink Yourself
You're probably thinking what on Earth is she talking about, "healthy unstinking option" and what does this have to do with exercise. Well, let me tell you. When you exercise, you sweat. When you sweat, sometimes you stink, sometimes you don't. We try to mask the...