Eliminating added sugar from your diet has become a popular trend in the world of nutrition, and for good reason. Research shows that sugar is highly addictive and can lead to various health complications such as diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. However, cutting sugar from your diet is no easy feat as it has […]
How to Stick to a New Workout Routine
By Jaimi Jansen Starting a new workout routine can be exciting, but actually sticking to it is another story for many people. As a trainer, here are a few tips I’ve found to make the journey into a new workout less painful: Set personal goals: Focus on the internal reasons why you wanted to start […]
Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates have been prized for centuries because of their medicinal benefits By Jaimi Jansen The excessive influence and dependability that pharmaceuticals emit on our personal health and on medicine in general is setting off alarms and leading consumers toward natural sources such as pomegranates. Many have gone as far as to avoid pharmaceuticals altogether, fearing […]
A Busy Parent’s Guide to Losing Weight
By Jaimi Jansen Meeting your weight loss goals can be a daunting challenge, made even more difficult if you are a busy parent. However, there are some simple tips that can be incorporated into a busy day to make losing weight that much easier. Here are four of them: 1. Don’t skip breakfast! The […]
5 Minutes to Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness comes in several different ways, shapes, and forms. Yoga and meditation go hand in hand in easing the mind, deepening the breath, and improving focus and clarity. Perhaps one of the greatest aspects of learning to practice mindfulness through meditation and yoga is that it can be done just about anywhere, anytime, for […]
Got Almond Milk?
“Got milk?” This slogan has been a cornerstone in the advertising industry and reminds most of the ads with the milk mustache and even brings me back to the elementary school lunch line where I would hope for the chocolate milk special Wednesdays. Food can elicit good memories and a parasympathetic response from positive experiences […]
6 Ways to Boost your Step Count
With Santa Cruz CORE’s 30 in 30 Step Challenge taking place this January, it is important to know that adding steps into your day doesn’t have to be daunting or a big commitment. We don’t always have time to go for a hike or run, but it is easy to add some small changes into […]
Sticking to your Resolutions
If you find yourself making the same NYE resolution year after year and have difficulty sticking with it, you’re not alone! Getting into better shape shouldn’t be a priority just once a year. These tips will help you set smart goals, hold yourself accountable, and enjoy the process of turning a fitness routine into a […]
DIY Essential Oil Body Spray
Essential Oil Body or Room Spray Get ready to discard synthetic sprays! By using pure therapeutic grade essential oils your olfactory senses will be pleased as well as the rest of your body! The possibilities are endless with this chemical free essential oil body (or room) spray. Take a chance, be creative, and create your […]
Spiralizer
A kitchen gadget that is helpful for healthy meals A vegetable spiralizer is an amazing tool to help you prepare nutritious home-cooked meals, and a little bit of prep work is all you need to make a weeknight dinner faster than you can grab take-out! Using a spiralizer makes low-fat, gluten-free “noodles” out of most […]