Foodie Challenge: Try This Old-New Superfood: Peas It’s time to rethink our love-hate relationship with peas! We love them because they add a lot of variety to our diets and contain a long list of nutrients, and sometimes we avoid them because we think they contain too many starchy carbs. But, peas are one of […]
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BOOST YOUR BREAKFAST!! Quick! What food group can help fill you up with fiber, boost your health with minerals, phytonutrients and vitamins, AND is incredibly nutrient dense – packing a whole bunch of nutrition into very few calories!? Answer: Vegetables!! This week we’re going to focus on getting our days off to a nutritious start
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Insight Challenge: The 5 “Whys” This week we have one of my favorite goal-setting and problem-solving challenges. It’s fun, thought-provoking, and the results can help keep you on-track in a BIG way. It’s all about asking yourself “why!” This little exercise is a powerful way to help you uncover solutions to problems – both
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Are you a tea drinker? There are literally hundreds of different kinds of teas you can drink – from green to black to herb and fruit concoctions – and each have their own unique benefits and flavors. This week let’s experiment with trying new teas! I am mixing it up and going with Matcha Tea
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Activity Challenge: Track Those Steps! Activity trackers are a GREAT tool to keep yourself accountable when it comes to getting enough movement during the day. And, even if you haven’t purchased one yet (hello, FitBit, Apple Watch, Garmin and more!) there’s a chance you already own one. It’s probably with you most of the day,
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WAIST MANAGEMENT!! Our 8-week nutrition, exercise, and accountability program brought to you by The Core Connection and FitEffex Fitness & Nutrition will help you make a healthy change in your life, In these eight weeks and beyond! Whether you want to lose a few pounds, rid yourself of the muffin top, get stronger and more
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Write Yourself A Vision Letter Happy New Year! As we embark on this new year, it’s fun and exciting to think about all the things we hope to accomplish. What will you look back on and be able to say, “Great job- I’m really proud of myself!” about? What do you want to tackle this
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THE HOME STRETCH 15 CHALLENGE! This week’s challenge can feel almost like a guilty pleasure … although I promise you, there’s absolutely no reason to feel guilty about it. Your challenge is to spend 15-20 minutes at the end of each day stretching or doing some mobility/recovery work (like foam rolling). Or, you can find
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DISTRACTION-FREE EATING CHALLENGE! This is a good one. When you’re eating, do you eat slowly and take the time to really enjoy and taste your meals? If you’re like most people, you’re likely watching television, on your phone, playing on the computer…. or doing some kind of “multi-tasking.” Since this is something the MAJORITY of
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The Happy Feet Challenge!! This week we’re going to show our feet some love … and chances are, they’ll pay you back by helping you feel better all the way from the tips of your toes to the top of your head! All you have to do is roll a tennis ball (or lacrosse ball
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