We all know the feeling…increased heart rate, feeling overwhelmed, can’t think clearly, palms sweaty, that feeling is called anxiety, and we all feel it at some point in our lives.  

Awe exercising in the summer months, I know how easy it is to skip an outdoor activity because it’s so darn hot/humid. I also know that so many of you are dedicated to your goals of exercising (go go!) and I’m so proud of you for that! So what do you do when the heat is unbearable, and you want to exercise outdoors without putting extra stress on your body.

While I was in California, I decided to take a walk on the beach one morning. As I was walking, I kept hearing people laughing, like honest to goodness belly laughter. As I approached the sounds of childlike laughter, I saw a group of women and decided to ask them “What’s so funny?”

Intermittent fasting, also known as cyclic fasting, has risen in popularity in the past few years as more research emerges showing that it’s typically safe and effective for most people.

Sit back and kick up your feet this post will be along one (but I promise worth your time to read).

How many times has this happened to you?

I talk a lot about sleep. Sleep is a foundational part of our health and so important.  While rest is different from sleep, it’s just as essential if you want to perform at your best and have less mental angst.

It’s really easy to tell people the following advice: 

Just being calm (vs. remaining in fear) can be very difficult for many of us. The news is slamming us with plenty of reasons to be afraid. This causes many of us to feel anxiety and worry which in turn causes us to remain in "fight or flight", to deplete our adrenals, and to decrease our immunity.

If you want to be healthier, if you want to be stronger, lose weight, gain muscle, or just look and feel better, strength training WILL do just that! Whether you’re 100+ pounds overweight or just need to lose a few pounds, strength training is one of the most effective ways to build muscle and to burn fat.