Exercise Plateau: How to Get Unstuck!

Exercise Plateau: How to Get Unstuck!

Have you reached a point in your exercise regimen that you are no longer making progress? Let me paint the picture: You started off motivated! Eating all the right things, exercising and you are progressing towards your goals. Then BOOM…..the scale becomes stagnant,...
What is Detoxing and is it Really Beneficial?

What is Detoxing and is it Really Beneficial?

I’m pretty sure you have heard of detoxing, as it has been a big trend in recent years. There are a variety of supplements, teas, herbs and drink mixtures out there that claim to “cleanse” and “detox the body. So what exactly does detox mean??? Detox: A change in...
Fighting PMS Bloating

Fighting PMS Bloating

Ladies, we are all so fortunate to have that wonderful time EVERY month (sarcasm) in which Aunt Flo comes to town and can wreak havoc in our lives! Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) usually occurs a week or two before your period actually starts and has a range of both...
Can I Drink Alcohol and STILL Be Healthy?

Can I Drink Alcohol and STILL Be Healthy?

A question I have asked myself time and time again: “Can I drink alcohol and still be healthy?”  I am assuming if you are reading this you like to enjoy an occasional alcoholic beverage or two yourself. Obviously, we all know that alcohol should be consumed in...
Importance of Weight Lifting for Women

Importance of Weight Lifting for Women

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies……I hear it all of the time “I don’t want to lift weights because I don’t want to look like a man!” Believe me I understand the concern and totally agree! But I’m here to tell you should not be in fear of lifting weights!! Why????? Well,...