During the holidays it can be to keep up with health and fitness goals. Whether those goals are: losing weight training for a half marathon, or decreasing your total cholesterol and blood pressure. We are striving for our goals and want to try our hardest to stay the course! I hope the following blog will…
We wake up and immediately go to our morning workout or practice. Some of us may go straight to work after this or to class. Our job may be extremely active or sitting at a desk all day. Our classes may be standing with some walking or at a desk for hours. Some of us…
It is somehow that time of the year again. New notebooks, new shoes, new uniforms, new backpacks — but seemingly always the same old lunch day in and day out. This year I promise we are going to change this up and provide our eager learners some fun, nutritious and easy lunches and snacks to…
We all want the end-of-summer season to be easy and fun, but sometimes traveling with family and friends can be difficult — especially when it comes to snacking on the road and eating meals. Hopefully this post will provide some insight and easy tips and tricks on how to nourish our bodies while traveling to the…
Nutrition can be complex. Marisa Faibish offers clear guidance on diet from a professional dietitian. She is credentialed in nutrition and in sport dietetics. If you’re exploring nutrition, you’re probably hearing diet advice about macronutrients: Cut carbs! Bulk up with protein! Eat more fat! Or is it less fat? Track your daily macro intake! To…
If you stick to eating the majority of your meals from the five food groups, your body will feel great, your performance will improve, your muscles will be toned, you will stand tall and you will have a more positive mindset in whatever you do. Every food group provides nutrients and energy that can support…
Before exercise Drink 14 to 20 ounces of water or a sports drink two to three hours before your run to ensure you’re hydrated. Drink 8 ounces just prior to your workout or run, especially if it’s hot or humid. Check the color of your urine — it should be light yellow. If it is…