Honnor Moore, Persistent Focused Determination

August 30, 2011 by
Honnor

"Take your healing path seriously and change something today. One little change today will bring a big change tomorrow." - Honnor Moore, from her blog:www.howweheal.blogspot.com Join me in finding inspiration through the journey of Honnor Moore, fitness model champion, who will not let rheumatoid arthritis get the best of her.  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease, whereby the body’s immune system painfully attacks healthy tissue, resulting in inflammation of the joints and muscles.  It is a chronic condition and can damage cartilage, tendons, and bones, often leading to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Motivation, Physical Illness, Professional Insight

3rd Trimester Exercise and Nutrition

August 8, 2011 by
Erin and Corry Pregnant

You’ve finally reached the home stretch!  You’re 2/3 of the way through, maybe even picked out baby names, nursery colors and are beginning to nest.  So before you think about slowing down your exercise routine or indulging in those extra treats because you are almost done, read this!   1.      Maintain your workouts – Some experts even recommend ramping up the amount of exercise you do in the 3rd trimester.  Why, the additional fluid and body fat on your body causes swelling and achy joints.  If you keep moving, not only will your body feel better but you will reduce your overall weight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Tips, Healthy Mommy & Baby, Mindful Parents, Motivation, Women's Health

Small Changes = Big Results!

July 26, 2011 by
lady sitting

Embarking on some new healthy changes in your life? Great! Even if you’ve been inactive or have had poor eating habits for a while, no worries. You have to start somewhere, so why not start from where you are now? Today is the first day of the rest of your life. You can’t do it all at once and you’re not supposed to. Trying to do too much at once will only lead to frustration, or even worse, injury. So start slow. Here are five little things you can do each and every day to set you off in the right direction of all that you desire for yourself. 1) Set an intention. In my yoga and yoga … [Read more...]

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Healthy Kitchen Makeover

July 2, 2011 by
kitchen

There is no denying that dining out has its perks- it’s fun, easy and takes the guess-work out of what’s for dinner but if you are on a mission to achieve and maintain a world-class physique, you will soon learn that restaurants are your biggest “frenemies”. While most claim to have become more health conscious over the past few years by offering a low-calorie menu, a restaurant’s definition of “low calorie” may not always coincide with yours. It’s time to get psyched about cooking at home- not only will you save time and money but there is a certain sense of satisfaction that comes along with … [Read more...]

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