One of my favorite things about fall (and winter, for that matter) is a warm bowl of yummy chili or stew! Something about it is so comforting when the air turns crisp and the days get shorter. Most chilis and stews also freeze really well, so I love spending a Saturday or Sunday with several … More {Recipe} Turkey Chili.
Sometimes “being healthy” can seem so complicated. There’s an abundance of information out there and much of it is contradictory. So, what are you to do when you’ve decided you want to make healthier lifestyle choices, but you’re so overwhelmed that you don’t know where to begin? You start here, with these four simple, … More 4 Things You Can Do NOW to Improve Your Health.
Looking for some healthy lunch inspiration? This Tuna & White Bean Salad is a cinch to throw together. It’s light and fresh, which I love on a hot summer day. Serve over a bed of lettuce, on a whole wheat pita/tortilla, or with some whole grain crackers. Bon appetit! Tuna & White Bean Salad 2 … More Tuna & White Bean Salad.
I spent the weekend praying for a loved one who is very ill. This morning, while scrolling through Facebook, I saw posts about someone else being diagnosed recently with the ugly C-word. My heart aches today for those two people, and all people who are ill and fighting disease. I’m also feeling incredibly grateful for … More (A Sort Of) Motivation Monday.
I’m sure you’ve all heard the term by now… “clean eating”. But what exactly does it mean to “eat clean”? While clean eating is highly individualistic and can mean different things to different people, the ideals remain the same: minimally processed & close to the source. There are five basic principles of eating clean: Keep … More What Is “Clean Eating”?
Do you feel like eating healthy is expensive? I hear a lot of people say this. So if this sounds like you, listen up! Yes, I will agree that eating healthy might cost a little more than a donut for breakfast, Big Mac and Super Size Coke for lunch, Twinkies for a snack, and … More Motivation Monday.
Do you ever find that you perform better with a cute new outfit on? I swear – cute, new workout clothes make me run faster, run farther, lift heavier, and do more reps. Who’s with me on that?? Yeah, I figured most of you were! For that reason, I’ve decided to do this post on … More Fitness Fashion.
This was on an advertisement I received in the mail (advertising Carrie Underwood’s new line of fitness clothes, which I can’t wait to try!) and I LOVE this quote! Next time you hit the snooze button instead of getting your booty out of bed to work out, repeat this to yourself… “An extra 10 minutes … More Motivation Monday.
Did you know that Alzheimer’s affects 50% of people over the age of 85? What is even scarier is that it starts 30 years before any symptoms even begin to show. Yep. Alzheimer’s could start developing as early as 30 years before you even realize it! So, what can we do to decrease our risk? Decrease the … More 6 Tips for Optimal Brain Health.
Do you dread the alarm clock? Hit snooze several times, until you realize you now have barely enough time to shower, dress, and get to work? Yep. I’ve been there too. I used to schedule my workouts for the afternoon/evening, right after work. That is when I felt I had the most energy, not to … More Tips For Waking Up Early To Work Out.
Nourished. by Jenna 