Wellness Blog

When people are interested in improving and transforming themselves they often attempt changes on a monumental scale. Starting small, however, offers a better chance for success, and early success can help you move to the next step. Ready to begin the transformation process? One way to start – try kicking a bad habit. This post

Over the years, exercise experts have published their opinions about which time of day is the best for exercise, but many of these opinions were just theories. For example, it was believed that if you worked out before bed, your metabolism would continue to cook off calories while you slept. If you could fall asleep,

By now you’ve likely seen people fashioning “wearable fitness technology” or an “activity tracker.” Even if you haven’t heard the popular brand names like Fitbit®, Jawbone®, and Nike+ Fuelband®, you’ve certainly heard people talking about their “steps” for the day. The astonishing fact is that one in ten Americans over age 18 now owns a

This year, winter is hitting early all over the country, especially in the Midwest and South. A longer winter might be tougher for people who tend to experience the winter blahs, the winter blues or whatever you want to call it. For some, the winter blues and the symptoms of depression that creep up have

When life gets busy—and it always does—it’s easy to let our wellness routines become anything but routine. And while taking some time for ourselves can be a challenge, it doesn’t have to become an afterthought.   Activities like exercise, meditation and personal reflection may very well be the missing ingredient to jump-starting productivity and regaining a positive outlook on our day-to-day lives.

Winter means shorter days and getting up in the dark. It means cold temperatures, rain, snow, or the dreaded “wintry mix” when all you crave is the warmth of the sun. I’m the first to admit that I don’t like working out in winter weather. And when it’s cold and dark, I am not the