What’s your plan for today? When asked that question most people start listing off errands, work deadlines, chores, or plans for their children. Self-care is rarely mentioned. We sometimes feel guilty setting aside time for ourselves, but we shouldn’t! Self-care plays a vital role in stress relief and staying healthy, especially when many of us…
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling very stiff due to sitting around during quarantine. I go on multiple walks and exercise every day, but my muscles are still tense. Our bodies aren’t designed to be inactive. I’ve started implementing a daily flexibility and mobility routine to loosen up. It’s also a nice way…
One of the biggest reasons I love AddeoFit is the community. Every time you walk through the door you see clients supporting and motivating one another with smiles on their faces. Not being able to go into the gym due to the coronavirus is difficult for all of us. However, we can still stay connected…
We all have those recipes that are just too good to give up, even when we are trying to eat healthier. Here’s the good news – you don’t have to let them go! There are ways for you to adjust recipes to fit within your nutrition goals. So, grab your favorite recipe and try these…
The word fat is often associated with negative connotations. Here’s the good news: not all fat is bad! In fact, you should be eating 20-35% of your daily calories from fat. So many delicious foods come to mind from avocados to salmon to a new favorite of mine, chili garlic cashews. They add amazing texture…
Sleep: We all need it, but 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough of it. When life gets busy it seems like sleep is the easiest thing for people to cut out. However, sleep deprivation has major consequences on both your physical and mental health. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours per night is crucial to…
From animal-based to plant-based there is an abundance of sources to choose from to meet your protein needs. These choices can be categorized as “complete” or “incomplete” proteins. A complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids necessary to your diet. The human body uses these amino acids as building blocks to make protein vital…
There’s a long list of benefits for meal preparation from saving money to healthier eating habits. Most people are aware of the advantages, but don’t believe they have enough time. In reality, meal prep saves you time! Think of how much effort you put into making breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus snacks. I cook almost all…
I frequently get questions from clients about what to eat before and after a workout. The answer to this question is dependent on the type of workout, duration of the session, and how frequently you are exercising. In this post I’ll go through general nutrition tips for HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), strength training, and…
