PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP WATER ON YOU AT ALL TIMES, HYDRATE OFTEN, WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR THE ACTIVITY! Hiking and Backpacking: Calorie burn is calculated with a formula designed by exercise physiologists, using an activity’s Metabolic Equivalent of Task (also known as its MET), or the amount of energy needed to complete the activity. Cross-country […]
While the weather has been wreaking havoc on our immune systems, we can take an extra step to keep ourselves strong and healthy by eating smartly this summer. Below details a few of the best and worst foods to eat this summer. Let’s start with the Worst foods first… Worst Foods: 1) Ice Cream sandwich: […]
These days, the topic of self-care is talked about a lot, but many people are still having a difficult time working it into their lives. It’s usually because of an overbearing schedule, limited finances, or both. However, there are practical ways to fit self-care into a busy life, and it doesn’t have to cost a […]
There are lots of reasons that people can’t sleep at night, and some are completely understandable. You had a cup of coffee a little too close to bedtime, your child woke up several times with nightmares, or you spent the entire night watching “one more episode” of The Office. But what about those nights where […]
Have you found yourself wishing on every birthday candle for your 20 something metabolism to make a surprise comeback? You’re not alone. The reality is that a combination of physiological and lifestyle factors turns losing weight and keeping it off into a bit more of a battle as you age. While there’s no magic potion […]
Making healthy choices shouldn’t be confusing. But when advertisers constantly pitch fad diets and magic pills that supposedly blast fat and build muscle, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s just a marketing gimmick. The truth is, there’s no quick fix for better health. However, that doesn’t mean getting healthy is complicated. These simple […]
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