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Do you get enough sleep at night? For the majority of Americans, the answer is NO!  This isn’t hard to tell from the amount of coffee, energy drinks and caffeine supplements we consume as a society.  The occasional consumption of caffeine can have benefits...

Throughout life we are exposed to various toxins that can take a toll on our health. Toxins can be found in the food we eat, the water we drink, the environment we are exposed to daily, household cleaning products and the personal care products we use every day!...

FacebookLinkedInSaturday, June 08, 2019 Weight loss is a big topic! There are tons of products that are geared towards losing weight quickly. Some even market weight loss products that require you to do no additional work on your part! As an educated, passionate...

As another Mother’s Day has come and gone, I have had so many things running through my mind as a mother. Am I being the best mom I can be? What will my kids remember about me when they get older?   As mothers, we have a tendency to be very hard on ourselves. We...

The core is considered the powerhouse of the body. All the movements that we make daily originate from the core; the more stable the core, the more efficient and powerful our movements will be. Movements like lifting, bending, twisting and reaching all involve the...

To put it in simple terms, nutrition is the process in which food is used to maintain proper health, growth and repair of body tissues.  A well-balanced diet is essential in order to ensure the body is functioning properly. Nutrition is a key component in overall...

Everywhere you look there are advertisements for products that claim to help aid in weight loss. From teas, to supplements, to waist trainers and strict diets there are so many options out there that it can be frustrating and down right confusing. It can be hard to...

There are tons of supplements that people use to help them achieve the physical appearance they want from working out. One of the most popular is protein powder. Protein powder is a quick and easy way to add this macronutrient into your diet to help build lean muscle...

As a health and wellness professional, I know how important consistency is in achieving a health goal. This term is used a lot by fitness professionals as I scroll through my timeline on social media. I myself have used this term many times before as I give tips...

When most people think about wellness, they automatically think about exercising and eating healthy. But did you know that there are actually Eight Degrees of Wellness? The Eight Degrees include: Physical WellnessFinancial WellnessIntellectual WellnessOccupational...

Have you ever thought to yourself, man I just want to be happy! But what is being happy? I’m pretty sure that everyone has their own meaning of what happiness is, so I decided to look up the definition and according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Happy: enjoying...

In a world where we can be frequently judged on our appearance, it can be stressful to live up to what society deems acceptable. It can be discouraging when you are trying to get on the healthy track and feel pressured that you must exercise every single day, eat...

The beginning of a new year is a time when most people start to think about getting their health on track. New Year resolutions typically include being more physically active, eating healthier and many other things we may want to do to improve the quality of our...

As I sit here and reflect over the past year, I realize how much I have grown as a person in these past twelve months.  Life is truly a journey and each step we take will lead us further down this path called life. I truly appreciate every moment I have...

Just recently I announced that Healthy Motives 365 is now offering Online Personal Training and I couldn’t be more excited! I have worked with clients in person for years and I have received many requests for help from people that are not in my immediate area so I...

As humans we have a tendency to compare ourselves to others, it’s just what we do sometimes. We look at other people’s lives and wonder why we aren’t where we want to be, automatically assuming that someone else’s life is so perfect. I have personally compared my...

As women we have a few main areas that we are most concerned with and I have to say that the belly is number one for most! Excess belly fat is not just an aesthetic problem it can also put you at increased risk for developing chronic health conditions such as heart...

Have you ever heard someone say, “I will eat this now and just work it off later?” Or maybe you have even said this before. I know in my past, I thought this way until I truly got to the point that I wanted to live a healthier lifestyle. When my mindset shifted from...

The end of the year can be a fun yet busy time of the year! With all of the holidays, traveling, family gatherings and parties it can be a little overwhelming and tiring at times. If this sounds familiar to you, keep reading for 5 ways to help naturally increase your...

The holidays are typically a time to spend quality moments with the family and create memories all while indulging in all the wonderful foods, desserts and adult beverages we can get our hands on. This is truly a wonderful time of the year! With that being said, the...

Have you ever heard of the term “Functional Exercise Training”? If not, you may be wondering exactly what it is? Simply put, functional exercises train your muscles to help you perform every day activities safely and efficiently.  Activities such as carrying...