You’ve probably heard about some of the crazy fad diets that people have sworn by in the past hundred years. Your parents and grandparents and even great grandparents may have tried these diets to lose weight. You’ve likely wondered how… read more
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Ted Talks: Sorry if My Sweat Horrifies You
Last night, I attended an event that required a suit. One friend saw me and said, “Are you ok?” Another said, “Did you run here?” I knew my brow was dripping faster than a coffee maker, and my head hair… read more
How a Fitness Community Can Help You Reach Your Goals
The start of a new year often comes with renewed intentions of better health and more frequent exercise. Many people have visions of unwavering motivation and crushing workout goals but without a solid plan and commitment, the reality often falls… read more
Ted Talks: One Small Switch Made All the Difference
For me, fall usually leads to a fail. Every year, it’s my busiest time at work, so three things typically happen: I let my schedule get in the way of my workouts, I let my stress talk me out of… read more
Eye Health as You Age
So, the saying goes, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” Unfortunately, those “windows” may become blurry over time as our eyes age just like the other parts of our bodies. Those with existing vision problems may notice these… read more
Bacon Grease Container Giveaway!
Every Southern kitchen needs a bacon grease container. Bacon grease can be used as an amazing substitute for butter or oils when cooking for added flavor! But, storing it can be troublesome. So, we thought we would giveaway one of… read more
The Benefits of Leftovers
With growing families and rising food costs, it's always a puzzle to stretch those hard earned dollars when it comes to meal time! In a world increasingly conscious of food waste and sustainability, the humble leftover has taken center stage… read more
How Safe and Healthy is Our Food?
We often hear how the American diet is unhealthy, full of processed foods that can cause health concerns, weight gain and a variety of other issues. Netflix is abundant with documentaries exposing the dark side of the agriculture and food… read more
What is Exercise Snacking?
Have you ever skipped a workout because you couldn’t dedicate 30-60 minutes at a time to fit it in? Blocking off an hour at a time can be difficult when you’re juggling work, family and life commitments. What if you… read more
5 Foods to Beat the Heat
It’s summer again. The sun is perched high in the sky, moving its golden fingertips over the landscape below. The mosquitos are picking and pricking their next victims — behind them, a predatory dragonfly buzzes loudly, ready to eat whatever… read more