Hey friends! How have your workouts been in 2016 so far? I'm proud to say that I've been kicking some serious butt lately! After taking a few weeks off of exercise being sick at the start of the year (I can't remember the last time I took even a week off of workouts before that!), I was so happy to get back into it. Working out truly just makes me feel awesome, balanced, happy and accomplished. (There's a reason this blog is called Foodie Loves Fitness people!) I'm in the midst of week 2 of a 6-week challenge with my HIIT gym, where I've committed to workout there at least 4x a week for the duration of the challenge. So far it's going great, but boy, do those HIIT sessions fatigue my muscles. Since it's the end of January when a lot of people are a good couple of weeks into ... [Read More]
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The Diet Trick That’s Guaranteed to Make You Healthier
Nutrition is such an interesting subject. There are so many dietary theories out there with millions of loyal followers, yet often they conflict with each other. (Image via the Institute for Integrative Nutrition) In all honesty, some of them make me cringe a bit. I'm talking to you, Paleo followers that claim they're "eating like a cave man" yet they buy conventionally raised meat that was likely transported from halfway across the country from animals that had been pumped full of hormones and antibiotics, and fed a diet unnatural to them. But I digress. Nutrition can definitely be confusing for people, even for someone whose studied nutrition and is really into food like myself. While dietary theories can drastically differ in ideology, there's one thing that I believe all ... [Read More]
Banana Coconut Matcha Smoothie
When I think of the start to a new year, I think of a fresh start.... excitement at a whole new year to set goals, go on adventures and start new ventures. What I don't think of is laying on the couch because I'm too exhausted to do anything or talk to anyone with my hoarse, sore throat - a box of tissues in hand, the constant taste of herbal lozenges in my mouth, an inhaler nearby in case I go into another coughing fit, continuous cups of hot tea being sipped, ear drops handy to crackle and pop my ears, and not being able to hear anything well because my ears and head are completely clogged. Well my friends, as we all know, sometimes life throw you not so fun little curveballs, and me being the sickest I've ever been in my adult life was the way I started 2016. Typically I rarely get ... [Read More]
5 Stretches To Do Every Morning
One of my favorite ways to start my day is with a quick yoga session or HIIT workout. Getting moving first thing in my morning - usually before checking email or eating breakfast if I can - makes me feel energized and gets those endorphins flowing. Some days if I don't have time for 20-30 minutes of morning exercise, I do some go-to stretches to wake me up. Today I thought I'd share them with you, because they're perfect for just a couple quick minutes of movement to stretch you out after you've spent the night in bed laying down. When I do morning yoga, I usually incorporate these stretches into my practice too. Morning stretching is thought to help improve posture for the day, eliminate muscle and joint aches & pains, and promote healthy blood flow. Plus, I think it ... [Read More]
Boost Your Immunity This Holiday Season with Green Juice + Daily Greens Giveaway!
Happy December everyone! Can you believe that it's the start of the holiday season? I was happy to get a lot of Christmas shopping done online in the past week. I love shopping without leaving the comfort of my cozy couch! Any who, December seems to be the time when many of us fall prey to sniffles and sore throats. With most of us coming across more germs than usual between holiday parties, family get togethers, traveling, and being out and about shopping, plus the colder weather that many are faced with this time of the season, people are bound to get under the weather. I've gotten an upper respiratory thing more than a few times over the holidays. It's usually the only time that I ever get sick, and while a cold is just a cold, I find it very annoying. It bogs ... [Read More]
Thanksgiving Weekend + Ways to Find a Healthy Balance Over the Holiday Season
Hi there! How was your weekend? My long holiday weekend was glorious! Backing it up to Thanksgiving, I spent morning hiking Iron Mountain with my hubby and puppy. We hadn't hiked there since last summer, and it seemed like the perfect half-day trip: 2 1/2 hours of hiking + 40 minutes of driving each way. We thought that the trail wouldn't be all that crowded with the holiday and a lot of people traveling, but to our surprise a lot of people had the same idea as us. The trail was busy with lots of families and happy dogs! The hike was a nice gradual incline workout with gorgeous area views. I had wanted to get in a family outdoor workout prior to our afternoon holiday festivities, and I'm so glad that we went hiking. It's such a great way to start Thanksgiving ... [Read More]