I don’t have a workout for you guys today, but just a reminder that you will meet many new faces at your gym or studio in the coming weeks. Instead of body shaming, laughing at those that don’t really know what they are doing or not sharing the equipment, be kind to everyone sharing that … [Read more…]
I love smoothies. They make a great breakfast, and I always have one after I workout. However, if not made properly, smoothies can be unhealthy and full of sugar. The right ingredients need to be used to ensure that you are getting the most nutritious smoothie possible. Below is a great infographic that breaks down … [Read more…]
Hello Healthy Souls, We are now officially in the new year and I just want to wish you all a happy, healthy and awesome year ahead. I took some time off, but I am back now and I plan for 2017 to be a great year. How are you planning on making 2017 great?
Hello Friends, I am now on day 8 of the Wild Rose Detox and it is going well. I’m past the lethargic stage and I find myself with a lot of energy. I no longer fall asleep at 2 pm. One question I get asked every time I tell someone about this detox is ‘What … [Read more…]
So many of us are chasing those washboard abs, but having strong core muscles are so much more important than just mere esthetics. A strong core will improve your posture and protect your spine as you sit and walk. This workout will help to strengthen those muscles…and if you eat right and add in some … [Read more…]
I recently got back from India where I traveled around Kerala for a couple weeks. I have traveled to other parts of India, but Kerala was always a dream of mine. It is unlike any other part of India that I have visited. It is vast and green. From tea plantations to backwaters it is … [Read more…]
We all know that portion control is important when we eat, whether or not we are trying to lose weight. Portion sizes have increased dramatically over the last few decades, and pretty much everything we buy has gotten bigger than what it was 30 years ago. As a rule of thumb, our protein source should be … [Read more…]
As most of you know I am an organic and natural product junkie, but that wasn’t always the case. I would basically buy what was on sale or what my friends would buy, without so much as a glance at the ingredients list. When I learned how animals were used in the testing of skin … [Read more…]
Hello Friends, I haven’t posted in almost a month, but in my defense I have been so busy this past holiday season that I barely had time to sit down. My sister got married, Christmas was a few days later, and then New Years. We had family fly in from all over the world, and … [Read more…]
Because we all need a bit of motivation!