Ever sit on the edge of your bed or lie awake at night thinking about your life? Have you done enough? Have you reached your full potential? Are you fulfilling your life’s purpose? Why don’t you have life figured out by now? If so – you are most definitely not alone. “An effective way to prevent anxious thoughts from arising […]
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As more people recognize that wellness is more than just fitness, they will increasingly demand someone who can meet all health needs. Many people are looking for more than just a workout. They want accountability and help making significant lifestyle changes. Wellness Coach vs Personal Trainer – Key Differences Earlier this year, I made the switch from personal trainer to
Wellness is not the latest trend or buzzword, though many people have probably seen it splashed around in marketing and often used in the context of health. Although used interchangeably at times, health and wellness have different meanings. Health: “…a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – The World
When you were younger, did you believe that once you finished college, you would find the job of your dreams and live happily ever after? Did you discover, through the grueling hours of schoolwork and ruinous student loan debt, that you found happiness in a job that probably isn’t related to your degree? Sometimes we get things backwards, and discover
I believe many of us are familiar with the recommendations for living a healthy life. They go something like this: Eat well Get ‘enough’ sleep Engage in physical activity daily (or multiple times weekly) Self-care Sounds simple, right? Then why are so many people unhealthy? A huge reason is that life gets in the way. We have careers, families, responsibilities,
Are you a ‘morning person’? Do you wake-up each day, excited and energetic about your day? Many of us are not that chipper in the morning without several cups of coffee. *SIDE NOTE* I do not drink coffee. I am also not a chipper morning person. I wake-up and move…but more on that in a sec. How does one wake
How many times have you heard that good sleep is important for fat loss, muscle gain, improved performance, and world peace? Ok, I admit I added on the world peace part because I am an optimist. But the fact remains, good sleep could possibly cure just about anything. A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal took two groups, one
You are probably feeling extra stressed lately. With everything going on in the world right now (pandemic, politics, economic uncertainty, civil unrest, etc.), many of us are feeling more anxious and stressed out. Stress can greatly impact our health and overall well-being, so it is important to learn how to manage it, especially during stressful times. One proven way to
The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that continues to show a strong growth trend. I venture to say almost half of everyone I know takes at least one over-the-counter supplement, and possibly several such products. People take these supplements to make sure they get enough essential nutrients and to maintain or improve their health. But the
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You eat something that probably is not good for you or on your meal plan and you say to yourself “it’s okay, I’ll go to the gym and burn it off later”. Many of us have probably experienced this internal dialog at some point. Here is a harsh truth: “You can’t out-train a bad