By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN This is the question we would all like to know the answer to. The word exercise can trigger some very unpleasant emotions. Memories of feeling awkward in gym class may come rushing back. The idea of sweating and exerting oneself may not seem very appealing. The very idea…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT In today’s day and age, we are constantly bombarded with messages about health and what we should be doing. Sometimes we forget to ask ourselves what we want to do, or what we like to do. We blindly follow the next best trend that magazines, social media, or the…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Self-care is considered taking action to improve your health or to protect your own happiness and well-being. This includes taking care of your mental health. Typically, when we think of self-care, we envision things like sleeping in, taking a hot bath, finding some “me” time in our day –…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN True story: I was working out with an online fitness app when the trainer said “you are capable of more than you think. If you are shaking or feel pain, that is just your brain’s way of telling you that it is sensing pain. You can work past it,” and…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN We often hear about the benefits of exercise for our physical health and why we should increase our activity level. But what about our mental health? Research suggests that exercise also benefits our mind.
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Water is one of the most important essential compounds in the body. Water protects and cushions vital organs, aids the digestive system and regulates body temperature. Water also helps rid the body of waste. Half of the body is made up of water, which makes it vital for survival. Before,…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN I get it. Sometimes we just need to rest and recharge and put all those ambitious exercise goals on the back burner. Relaxation is a necessary part of health that lowers stress and enhances our immunity, but it’s important to strike a balance between physical activity and recovery.
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Exercise has many benefits. It helps reduce our risk of heart disease, manage our blood sugars, improve our mental health and mental clarity, improve our sleep, and of course strengthen our joints, bones and muscles and so much more. Some days we love doing it, and some days it’s…
By Linda Folken, RDN, CDN, CHC-ACE As you enter midlife, you may notice that maintaining your usual weight becomes more of a challenge. The hormonal changes of menopause can lead to extra weight gain around the belly area.
By Barbara Broggelwirth RDN, CDN Sabotage is any action that gets in the way of our intent. It could be self-motivated or come from something external in our environment. Identifying those cues can solve half the battle in addressing self-sabotaging behaviors.