What is belly fat? The stomach muscle covers the entire midsection of the body and connects to the pelvis. A pad of excess fat which...

Do you love a fun seasonal bread? How about one you can whip up in a flash? And what if it supported your eat better goals too? Well,...

Do you tend to start off the year with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm about what you want to change or improve, only to find your...

It's the holiday season, which means you'll often find me baking up all kinds of FUN goodies to share with our family and friends. And...

As you reflect on the past year, what feelings and thoughts come to mind? Did you find yourself spending a great deal of your time...

The holiday season brings joy, traditions, gatherings… and let’s be honest — a whole lot of delicious food everywhere you turn. But in midlife, it’s not just about holiday cookies or festive cocktails. It’s about trying to stay aligned with your health goals while juggling family, events, emotions, hormones, and a schedule that suddenly feels extra full. You start with great intentions: a smaller plate one dessert instead of three sticking to your movement routine …and then —

Do you feel challenged to stick to your healthy habits during the holiday season? If you said yes, you're not alone. In fact one study found that nearly half of Americans plan to abandon their healthy habits during the holiday season. The truth is, maybe you start out with good intentions. This year you're going to limit the fun seasonal foods and beverages and add in some extra workouts... ...but then you indulge when you said you wouldn't, stop planning your food, and soon

The holiday season can be a big source of stress when it comes to relationships, especially with family and friends. A survey...

Looking for a baked treat that screams “Autumn!”? You're going to LOVE these delicious Pumpkin Apple Muffins. Loaded with the fresh in...

Fall is a great time to explore fun seasonal flavors – like recipes with pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apples and pears! It is in that spirit...

Is there anything better than a warm, hearty soup on a crisp Fall day? Fall is a great time of year to throw a big pot on the stove, load it with your favorite seasonal veggies, tasty broth and spices and let it simmer until you're ready to serve. Talk about easy cooking! And this Autumn Pumpkin Chili is one of our Fall favorites! A simple and tasty way to get your protein, it's loaded with essential vitamins and minerals too. Each spoonful featuring fun Fall flavors, subtle

This is about that time of year I love hanging out in the kitchen... whipping up some of my favorite festive recipes and filling the...

I don't know about you but a fresh out of the oven warm and gooey cookie brings back memories! Like a plate of warm cookies waiting for...

Summertime (or anytime!) is a great time to whip up this refreshing California Spaghetti Salad! A light pasta dish full of seasonal...

Have you ever been halfway through a workout and suddenly the feeling hits you – nausea!! Argh! What is this happening? You were moving...

The other morning I was listening to the radio and the subject of comfort food was the topic. The radio personalities asked, “What is...

Most of us know exercise does a body (and mind) good! But many women aren't getting the movement their body needs to support healthy...

Post workout nutrition... is it important? Yes! During your workout your muscles are hard at work, utilizing glycogen stores for fuel...

Fueling up before your workout… does it really matter? The short answer is yes! Have you ever found yourself tired, dragging on energy...

Think you don’t have time to for a healthy breakfast? Check out these quick and simple Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats! Overnight oats makes it easy to get the morning fuel your brain and body need and saves you loads of time too, with most of the prep work happening the night before. And don't worry, it'll take you less than five minutes! This classic flavor combo of apple and cinnamon is delightful and the heartiness of the oats will keep you going strong all morning long! I