My oldest son has never been “sporty”. He never wanted to join soccer and he couldn’t care less about football or baseball. If it’s competitive, he’s not interested. He has many wonderful talents and qualities, but sports is not one of them, at least yet. (He’s in middle school) He may be in the minority of his generation that… Read More »Ten Exercise Activities for Non-Sporty Kids
When it comes to health and diet there is so much information out there; it’s easy to get confused and hard to know what to follow. So many “rules” exist, it’s hard to know what to believe. Quite honestly it can change by the day! Here are a few “rules” I’ve learned to disregard over the years. 1. Carbs are… Read More »Ten Health Rules You Can Toss!
Ever since I started using my Garmin as a step counter, I’ve realized I don’t get as many steps a day as I thought I did. 10,000 steps is a good guideline to aim for each day. If I go for a run or a long walk of 2-3 miles, then it’s not too hard, but if I can’t manage… Read More »How to Get 10,000 Steps a Day
So you’re thinking about getting healthier, but not sure you are ready… You’ve been making healthy changes, but you still feel like you are struggling… Often times it’s the mental aspect that holds us back from reaching our full potential. Being fit is not a destination, it’s a journey. It’s an evolving state of being. It’s not just about the… Read More »Managing the Mental Side of a Health Journey
It’s 3 months into the new year and many of us start with a resolution to get healthier; whether it’s to start a new workout regimen or eat better. How’s that resolution working for you now? Have you managed to stay on track and achieve your goal? Or has it fell by the wayside already? If it has, NO… Read More »10 Ways to Make a Healthy Habit Stick
We all know February 14 is Valentines Day. What if there was a way to spread out the love and appreciation all month long? What if we could use the opportunity to teach our kids the value of kind words? Well last year I found some card-stock paper hearts at the Target Dollar Spot that I thought would make cute… Read More »Gratitude & Appreciation Hearts
Saturday friends and I were having dinner in Mid-Town at HopCat and decided to check out the new Q Line (www.qlinedetroit.com). The Q Line is a “circulating street car” that runs along Woodward from Grand Blvd. to Congress Street. Or, what you’d consider New Center to the heart of Down Town. The project began in 2007 and was completed and… Read More »New QLine Train in Detroit
Winter months can be tough to fit in workouts, especially during the holidays. You don’t need a gym membership, you don’t need a home gym and you don’t even need a video. All you need is 10-15 minutes (or more if you have it) and some motivation! Remember, ten minutes is better than nothing if you are short on time. … Read More »Three Quick At Home Winter Workouts
November and December are notorious for being to most people, the busiest months out of the year. It’s hard to keep up on household chores, let alone your fitness and health. However, come January we are scrambling to make up for that 2 month lapse and feeling disappointed and bloated. This year why not find ways to stay motivated and… Read More »Health & Fitness: 10 Ways to Stay Motivated During the Holidays
This recipe is a twist on the typical “stuffed peppers”. I created it by experimenting using some of my favorite ingredients, some unique like farro; but the goal was to create a healthier version than the “typical”. Not just healthier, but this recipe provides complete nutrition with various veggies, proteins, carbs and it is very filling. With that said, you… Read More »Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
