Condiments are both a blessing and a curse. They do a great job of enhancing flavor and making meals more enjoyable. However, some condiments are oil based and negatively contribute to your overall calorie intake. Regardless, if you’re counting calories or not, prioritizing condiments that
You’ve probably heard the advice to drink 8 cups of water per day. Is this enough? Although it’s easier to remember, is this recommendation accurate? Water recommendations depend on factors based on health, level of physical activity, and where you live. For example, someone working
Does traveling away from home interrupt your routine in a negative way? You may not know how you can stay on track with your nutrition and get a workout in too. Avoid the excuse of taking a break from your nutrition and exercise because it
Sister Blog to 5 Healthy Ways to Keep Work Travel from Ruining Your Progress We couldn’t stop at five tips last week! Controlling your food and hydration intake may be the hardest aspects of staying on track. Don’t be discouraged by life’s obstacles that push
Imagine a line that goes on and on in both directions from where you are now. This is your health continuum line graph. There is one arrow going in the unhealthy direction. There is a midpoint we call “wellness.” In the other direction, it is
The food we consume has a strong impact on our health and wellness. Our goal is to maintain a diet that is sustainable, enhances our physical performance, and strengthens our immunity. Restaurants, on the other hand, have another goal in mind. Their main objective is
Most Americans consume diets that do not meet the federal dietary recommendations. According to the CDC, only 9-12% of adults consume the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. This low percentage can explain why the majority of the American diet is excessive in saturated fat,
The more protein the better, right? It is no groundbreaking news that protein is a very important component to building muscle. That being said, is more protein always better? Before we dive into this question, it is important that we have a good understanding of
Only Half The Battle It’s the dog days of summer in Ohio, it’s the best time of year! Yet somehow, you’re miserable. Your clothes don’t fit, you’re avoiding social events and you’re working hard but simply not making any progress. You realize you either need
Why All Gyms Are The Same What do Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Maxx Fitness, LA Fitness, F45, Fitbody Bootcamp, Pure Barre, Club Pilates, Orange Theory Fitness, and TRV|FIT Fitness all have in common? They’ve failed you. These are all gyms or studios that have the same
