A chicken nugget here, a bite of a PB&J there. Just a few pretzels and then dinner. This is what I hear a lot from busy moms. They have snacked off the remains of their toddler’s plate, but they never ate a full meal. Despite the common theme from well-meaning people, I would argue quantitatively…

Injuries are common among athletes. If you are working out, guess what! You are an athlete. You don’t need the title professional athlete to be considered an athlete. Additionally, while professional athletes tend to have common injuries as a result of their sport you too can sustain injuries as part of your sport.  Injuries are…

I’m often asked, “Where do I start when it comes to weight loss?” My favorite place to start is passive observation. Observation is a powerful tool that, when used well, can change the course of a family’s health!  Why do I make such a bold statement? The reality is we all have habits. Even folks…

To love ourselves is something so different. To love ourselves is to ask, “What are my needs? What makes me have a sense of purpose? What drives me to action and want to change?” We have to be careful here. We could ask easy questions like, “What do I want? What makes me happy?”  But…

In years past, the New Year would roll around and everyone would begin talking about New Year Resolutions. They were en vogue for years. We all participated in some capacity. It may have been to jot down a few ideas, tell everyone you were going to lose a few pounds, or it may have been…