In 12 days the Christmas holiday will be upon us with New Year’s following 7 short days later! The holiday season is already in full swing at our household – decorating the Christmas tree, crafts with the boys during cancelled school day, shopping, baking, cleaning…the list goes on. As each day approaches time moves more […]
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Summer Recipe Challenge: Lose Weight by Making Changes to Your Menu
Summer is a great time of year to experiment with new recipes! Fresh fruits and vegetables, warm summer nights. I am always running out of ideas for meals and the meals I always think of are from my childhood days. My meals growing up where always well balanced – all the food groups represented. Our […]
clean eating, dressings, healthy food, hummus, marinades, recipes, saladsOuch! A Pain In My Side!
Anyone who runs, swims, bicycles or plays a running sport has experienced a side ache, a SHARP, intense pain in your lower abdominal area. This week I had two clients that inquired about side aches which peaked my interest in what a side ache is, why we get them, and how we prevent and/or get […]
elimination, fitness, hydration, pre-activity meals, prevention, running, side ache, side cramp, sports, stitchSizzling Summer Temperatures – Stay Hydrated!
The hottest months of the year are upon us – it was near 100 degrees at 2,000ft in the North Central Cascades a few days ago! As this hot weather hits us nothing is more important than staying hydrated – especially if you will be outside and active – on the mountain, hiking, biking or […]
dehydration, fitness, guidelines, hydration, performance, recommendations, water