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Practice Self-Care

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…

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Back-up Bodyweight Workout

Sometimes getting to the gym just isn’t in the cards for the day. You may have to stay home because your child is sick, you’re traveling for work, or your schedule is completely booked. Squeezing in a 30-minute bodyweight workout is a great solution for times like these. You can do the following workout anywhere.…

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Fueling Your Body Pre- and Post-Workout

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…

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Massage Therapy: How it Fits with Who I Am

  Sometimes you know exactly in which direction your life is taking you.  Something grabs you by the hand and from the very first moment you know it’s right.  Every step you take from then on is leading you toward that one goal until you arrive triumphantly at your destiny.   This is not one…

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Hydration: The underrated Performance Enhancer

    Hydration: The underappreciated performance enhancer   The summer heat is on and with it comes increased sweat with exercise. Sweating is necessary for the body to cool it’s core temperature, and without effective sweating we would essentially cook our cells.   People sweat in different ways. For some, the sweat pours off of…

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Easy Vegetable and Ham Frittata

  “Summer is officially here and with it the HEAT! Don’t let the fear of heating up the house with the oven stop you from creating a healthy, nutritious meal.   Allow me to reintroduce you to your long-lost friend, your slow cooker!  On hot, humid days let your slow cooker make your meal with…

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Ask the Nutritionist: What Should I Eat Before I Exercise?

  The short answer: It varies.   Most athletes and every day exercisers underestimate the importance of pre-exercise fueling. The benefits of a pre-exercise meal are multi-faceted. Pre-exercise fueling helps maintain blood glucose levels to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which negatively impacts performance. The right food choices can also alleviate upper gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort…

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