Do you journal? Do you have a place you write down thoughts or reminders? I’ve had various ways I’ve jotted things down over the years. Sometimes it’s been digital notes …
Category: Heart Health
How to Keep Your Body Active During the Work Day
You have good intentions to work out, but you’re a working mom so your morning workout is never guaranteed. Or your afternoon workout. Or your evening workout. I talk about …
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Hydration Pro-Tip: Lemon Water Ice Cubes
I have another hydration hack for you that I’m super excited to share. Problem: You know a glass of lemon water is one of the best things for you first …
Dry July: Why I’m Swapping Alcohol for Water this Summer
Unpopular opinion: I started the “Go Dry In July” challenge. I follow a few heart health organizations on social media who have been promoting this, and I’m hopping on board. …
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Why I’m Taking a Mental Health Break from my Smartwatch
Too much of a good thing can still be unhealthy. Just like obsessing over food, nutrition, or fitness can cause burnout, so can the little things we think are helping …
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How to Rehydrate After a Day in the Sun
We drink a lot of water over here. But even so, it’s still not enough to keep up with the summer heat. In our house, we call this the sunshine …
How Personal Growth Helped Me Find My Ideal Workout
You know that feeling when you realize you’re doing a task with ease that used to be extremely hard for you? I had that experience this week while working out. …
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The Perfectly Balanced Snack
I am constantly learning new life skills/hacks from my kids’ daycare. One thing in particular from this year are the snacking requirements that I’ve now adapted into my own life …
My Favorite Relaxation Technique
Legs up the wall — the easiest way to relax and replenish, even with the kids running around. My heart rate and blood pressure immediately lower whenever I get into …
Living the Hydrated Life
Drinking water was engrained in my life at an early age. From ages 14-19, the only beverages I drank were water and diet peach Snapple. Where are my fellow people …