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My Pride and Prejudice moment...
I spent the first week of May on the gorgeous island of Aruba celebrating my two-year wedding anniversary. Ryan and I honeymooned in Aruba. We enjoyed it so much that we went back for more!
The activities in Aruba are endless! Here are some of the things we did… Continue Reading…
Who inspires me to write? You! When I sit down to write an article these are the thoughts that go through my mind:
What does my Health Nut family need to know? How can I add value to their lives? What small changes can they make that will greatly impact their overall health? And the questions continue…
I love getting to know you through comments, tweets, FB messages and emails. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I especially appreciate when you share a health question or issue with me and then I get to write a well-research article in your honor. In most cases you ask to stay anonymous, which is ok by me. I’m just delighted to be able to make a difference in your life.
In honor of you… Continue Reading…
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Oh how I love my coffee rituals. When I commute into the city for work to perform my marketing and communications wizardry I pick up a tall coffee from Starbucks. I believe it helps me reach super hero productivity levels! On the weekends I make a dark roast coffee using my new Starbucks French Press. After a few sips I’m translated into writing mode. Yes!
For a long time coffee has had a bad rap, because of poorly produced coffee, but now research has proven that quality coffee has tons of health benefits! Drinking 1 – 2 cups of coffee a day lowers your risk of the following diseases. Continue Reading…
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I take an insanely challenging boot camp class every Friday at Body Tech taught by Marla Gibson and Kasia Toper, both of whom are competitive body-builders. In a perfect world I would have Marla’s butt and Kasia’s arms (maybe one day). The word around the gym was that Steve Tomczak, Owner of Body Tech was going to start offering CrossFit classes. Turns out, the rumors were correct! Not only did Body Tech go under construction building a new wing just for CrossFit, but they are now an official CrossFit affiliate!
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit students are trained to successfully execute multiple, diverse and randomized physical challenges. Military and police personnel, firefighters, and many sports use this program.
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Do you need more energy? Would you like to have better eye sight? Do you want clear, smooth and younger-looking skin? How about less stress?
If you answered yes to one or all of these questions, then Sweet Potatoes are your answer. These vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals that do our bodies SO GOOD! They are great sources of…
Would you like to trim a few inches from your waistline? Or perhaps you have a little too much junk in the trunk? For me, I needed to get rid of my love handles. Well, I believe many of us are being sabotaged at the supermarket. I won’t get into the savvy tactics they use to get us off our diets, but I will give you 3 tips that will empower you to make wiser decisions. Think about the preparation time you put into giving a speech, hosting a party or going on vacation. Well, why not invest a little more time preparing for your supermarket trip? Trust me it will help you maintain / lose weight, save money and save time (fewer trips to the store). Interested?
Are you stressed out? Do you get to the end of your day feeling like you just got off a roller-coaster ride? What if I told you that I could give you a prescription that would allow you to enjoy your day? Imagine wrapping up your day feeling like you conquered the world, while your body and mind are at ease. I know what you’re thinking. This prescription must cost millions of dollars. Actually, it’s free. It will only cost you some time and effort.
I am going to share five prescriptions that will decrease your daily stress. I will start with my favorite, which is…
One of my new favorite shows is called Symon’s Suppers with Michael Symon. The show begins with Michael exploring the local farmer’s markets for in season fruits and vegetables. He then visits the local butcher for a quality piece of meat to compliment his produce. Being able to see the markets is a treat for me since I live in Chicago. We only get about six months of farmers markets (sad lip). Treasures in hand, Michael heads home to create. On one of the recent episodes his wife joined him in the kitchen and shared her homemade granola recipe. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make. It literally took less than 5 minutes to prepare and then 20 minutes to cook. So I decided to give it a try, seeing that I spend a small fortune on organic granola.
To my surprise anyone can make homemade granola. After counting the costs, I discovered that making your own granola costs close to the same amount of money as buying it from the store. Of course the cost also depends on what goodies you add to it. For this recipe I kept it simple, but feel free to get creative and make this recipe your own – as I did.
Boy can winter be a drag. Did anyone else have to fight going into hibernation mode? I sure did.
Once the weather begins to warm up there are a plethora of ways to get in shape and stay in shape that are also a benefit to your home. I’m all about multi-tasking.
Summer is right around the corner! I don’t know about you, but I’m determined to look hot in my new bikini. It’s a super cute string bikini with turquoise and white stripes. I bought a white beach hat to go with it. Ryan and I will be celebrating our two year anniversary in Aruba this year and I needed something to keep the sun out of my face while I read Steve Jobs’ latest book.
Here are a few things I’ve done to spruce up my home that also gave me a workout.
