It’s no secret that water is key to weight loss and overall wellness. My need to remember to drink more water throughout the day was one of the main reasons I created Count Me Healthy bracelets (for those unfamiliar with my jewelry and how the bracelets work, learn here). I’m a big believer in attempting to make things as efficient as possible because if I didn’t, I would just get overwhelmed and get nothing done. Starting new eating habits? Have…
Infuse Your Water
I have a hard time drinking plain water. You would think it would be a no brainer for me, but it’s not. So to liven up my water I infuse it with things like cucumber, orange, lemon and even strawberry and peach slices. It’s zero calories, so refreshing and gives the water a bit of “flavor substance.” I am against those bottled waters that claim to be good for you because they tout being “low calorie and…
Top 5 Shape Up Tips from Personal Trainer Dana Cooklish
Small healthy changes repeated over and over again are what will change our bodies in time for summer. Dana is a well known ACSM certified personal trainer in Charlotte, North Carolina as well as a registered nurse. Aside from her credentials, she is striking and has one of the most amazing bodies around (she’s the campaign model for the uber-popular Flex & Fit aerial yoga & wellness centers in Charlotte and Chicago). Here she shares her Top 5 Tips (and…
Chill Out With the FroYo
Nothing is better than ice cream or frozen yogurt on a hot day. It seems like self-serve FroYo locations are as popular as Starbucks, popping up on every corner. Their marketing is genius because they tout the benefits of probiotics and the fact that there is less fat and calories per ounce than eating traditional ice cream. This is true and I adore frozen yogurt, but just like any other food, you need to read the labels (usually on the…
Don’t Bury Your Workout Accessories
Small healthy changes repeated over and over again are what will change our bodies in time for summer weather. I thought of this tip as I was cleaning out my small home gym recently. I own a Pilates reformer as I’ve taken lessons for over eight years and I know the ropes (no pun intended). If you’ve ever taken a lesson on a reformer, you may have seen the “Reformer Box” which you set on top of the carriage to…
Make it Work! by Guest Author Kimberly Novosel
Small healthy changes repeated over and over again are what will change our bodies. Make it Work! As in, treat your workout like an important meeting or appointment. I plan my exercise for 3 days to a week ahead and write them in my planner beforehand, including time and activity. It helps that most of my workouts are classes so they are actually scheduled. I’m not much for working out at home. I work at home, so my workouts are…
