Does your activity level peak in the summer and tend to hibernate in the winter? It seems like the colder and darker it gets, the more I just want to curl up inside with a cup of hot chocolate and the TV. But during the summer, there are so many things I want to do! Biking, kayaking, hiking or tennis games – you name it. If it’s outdoors, I’m there!.. [More]

With Thanksgiving almost upon us, the holiday food frenzy is about to kick-off in a big way! I know I can’t resist having a piece of pumpkin pie at my family get-togethers. However, I know how unhealthy some desserts can be! So this year, I volunteered to make the pumpkin pie. I plan on making this better-for-you version of the original... [More]

Have you ever exercised and been overwhelmed by a feeling of extraordinary bliss? If so, you have experienced what some people call a “runner’s high”. This term was coined back in the 1970s when long distance running and jogging became popular... [More]

Eat less. Move more. There it is – the magic bullet! The fountain of youth! The secret to weight loss! But don’t tell anyone yet. I’m trying to patent it. But seriously, eating less and moving more IS how to lose weight - plain and simple... [More]

The good news about Daylight Savings Time is that we all received an extra hour of sleep! The bad news, however, is that this earlier darkness (it’s nearly pitch black after work at 5:00 p.m.!) has really put a damper on my fitness routine... [More]

I’ve had a lot of questions from moms about how to pack a healthy lunch for their school aged children. I remember the days when I would take a lunch to school and everyone was excited to see what they could swap with someone else. It was exciting! And I actually remember when we got a soda machine. Talk about controversy!.. [More]

Have you ever noticed that your blood pressure is taken almost every time you go into the doctor’s office? Do you know why? It’s because it’s THAT important! According the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure... [More]

As you may have guessed, I’m sort of a health nut. So it should come as no surprise that I am a huge advocate of company wellness programs! It’s been very satisfying to see the recent resurgence of interest in these programs, so I wanted to talk a little about what they are and how they can benefit you... [More]