Trying to describe my lifelong journey with health and wellness seems like an epic task. I was born into a world of obesity. My entire extended family struggled with weight and health issues my entire life. I grew up knowing what it was like to feel like the fat kid […]
I never had a weight problem growing up, in fact, I was always busy with lacrosse, field hockey and women’s rugby in high school and we didn’t really have much junk food in the house. When I went off to college, I faced the Freshmen 15 or in my case […]
You can stay active, fit, and healthy in the winter months as well as stay on track healthy lifestyle and fitness goals! Likewise, you don’t have to derail your hard-earned progress through seasonal food temptations. Here are some tips to safeguard your fitness goals and diet during the winter months.
Some say that they simply woke up one day and decided to change their lives and get healthy. Me? It took years of embarrassing situations and uncomfortable feelings in my own skin for me to finally step up and make the change. It’s as if the lifelong struggle with my […]
Weight has always been an issue for me since I was young. I did a lot of yo-yo dieting throughout high school – I had lost 50 lbs. and put it all back on, plus some! I did the hCG diet and I was so insistent on being thin that […]
GREATNESS: Fights Fire with Fire When the heat is on, the tough get going. Case in point: Heat-blasting firefighter and CrossFit warrior Wes Piatt is a natural-born athlete who got going early with traditional sports. He recalls, “I’ve always been active, I grew up playing football and baseball, surfing, snowboarding, […]
This is to anyone who ever thought they could not do it. At the age of 38, I had been out of shape for most of my life. I was actually comfortable with it in my 20’s as pizza and late night runs to 7-11 for a Big Gulp and […]
As a kid, I was into every sport I could get into. I was always active and my weight was never an issue. But in high school, I thought it would be more important to get a job and a car rather than pursue my dreams of playing professional. One […]
It’s almost here! Beach balls, swimsuits, and suntan lotion! Before you know it, summer is here and it’ll be time to hit the beach! Here are my top tips for being summer ready with a realistic approach using minimal effort. #1. STAY THIRSTY: in other words, stay hydrated. Drink at […]
