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Make Clean Eating Simple
Everyone is talking about clean eating. The concept hasn’t really been around that long and I bet many of us have been eating clean for quite some time. Today I want to talk about what it is and share some hacks to make clean eating simple for you to enjoy and not stress over. What Clean Eating Is and What It Is Not As a teen and young adult, I have endured a bit of teasing because of my food choices. I have always loved veggies and salads. Because I was from Texas, sometimes I have mistaken healthy foods for vegetables. Let me explain. Many times, Texans and southerners will…
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What Is Right for You?
The other day I was talking to several peers, most in their 50’s and 60’s, many of which have some sort of joint or back issue. After the birth of my twins, I found my lower back in quite an altered state, my abdomen muscles non-existent and even severed from the large size of the babies (14 lb total, 5 weeks early) and my sleep being affected by my constant back pain. Another issue might be a knee blowout my friend’s had a number of years ago and are now feeling scar tissue act up when they move. In addition, they may have had a fall which required a hip…
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Getting Past the Mind
As I work with clients, I am astounded and inspired by the commitment and tenacity that many have, to keep on working to achieve their goals. Not all of us have that drive and desire to work out, go to the gym, or take an exercise class. I decided to do a little research on the psychology of working out and creating the habit of keeping healthy movement a priority. Studies show that over 60 percent of American adults don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity and over 25 percent of adults are not active at all. LINK There are many reasons why people aren’t moving. I discussed a…
