For the most part, we all know carrying around excess body weight in the form of fat is going to put extra stress and strain on our system--even more so if that weight tends to be carried in the midsection where vital organs reside. If you are an athlete you also know this could affect … Continue reading Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Fat
Month: October 2019
Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Carbs
Carbohydrates. One of the three macronutrients our bodies require to function at max potential. Carbohydrates or "carbs" as they're more popularly known tend to get a bad rap. Food sources higher in carbs we are most likely familiar with are: bread, rice, cereal, potatoes, pasta, and beans. I bet at least one of you looked … Continue reading Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Carbs
Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Social
Here we go! We got this! We are doing it! What exactly is this 'it' we are doing? We are going to be more mindful of what we eat and drink because we want to be stronger, healthier, have more energy, etc. Then, BAM, an invitation to a social gathering happens...OH NO! What are we … Continue reading Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Social
Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Protein
Protein, protein, protein! We all know it's an important building block to our health. You enter any store nowadays which sells food and you'll see bags, boxes, and wrappers covered in the words "high protein," "great source of protein," or if the word "protein" is simply slapped onto the packaging in big bold lettering. It … Continue reading Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Protein
Calling…
"Your calling is where your burdens and your talents collide"--Rebekah Lyons via Annie F. Downs. (100 Days of Brave) Whenever I come to this space I feel compelled to have a very well orchestrated plan of what I am going to share or say. That each time there must be something poignant. That if you've … Continue reading Calling…
Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Water
The powerhouse of hydration. The one, the only, H2O. Some of you reading this (hopefully a few more folks have joined my mom in reading these--Hi, Ma!) love water and will have zero issues with what I am going to encourage you to add into your daily routine. While some of you are going to … Continue reading Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Water
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