Do you find the months of November through January to be the most challenging when it comes to weight management?  I do!  You’ve probably just come down from the Halloween sugar high and now Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  Shortly after that, the holiday gift baskets will start arriving on your door step followed by Christmas, Hanukah and New Year’s celebrations.  To make matters more difficult, you are probably leading a bit more sedentary of a lifestyle since the weather is turning cold.  Naturally, I’m less active during the winter – I’d much rather hunker down when it’s cold and dark outside than motivate and go to the gym.

For years after my first son was born I was able to conquer my cravings for sweet or salty foods, or just junk food in general.  I’ll admit it, deep down I’m a big snacker.  But I didn’t want to gain any of the weight I worked so hard to lose after pregnancy.  My running has helped me control my weight and motivated me to eat healthier and ignore most temptations. 

With childhood obesity being such a threat to our young population these days, it’s good to see stronger awareness programs being created in our communities and schools.  After all, this epidemic has more than tripled in the last 30 years. 

I love to run.  More importantly, I love how I feel after I’ve run.  I’m happy, energized, relaxed, patient, and much more pleasant to be around.

When I don’t get my run in on any given day, I feel pretty out of sorts.  So while I absolutely love having my boys home for the summer, I struggle to find the time for a full workout. 

While finding the time to discover inner peace may seem difficult, introducing yoga in your hectic lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult with some of our helpful beginner yoga tips.

Deodorants and antiperspirants are not the same, although the words are often used interchangeably. If you have issues with perspiration or body odor, then learn more about personal hygiene products and make wise choices.

A good scout (and hiker) knows to “always be prepared”. We help prepare your next hike with some must have accessories.

When the weather warms up, the bikes hit the road. Whether you’re an avid bicyclist or your idea of the perfect weekend is a bike ride with the kids, maintaining your two wheels will save a lot of money and a even more time.

Long periods of storage can reek havoc on your bike’s wheels.  Use our easy-to-follow checklist to be sure your summer ride is a safe and successful one.

Your summer body is just a few easy toning exercises away. Show off that swimming suit you’ve stored away for the winter months with a sizzling body using some of our everyday routines meet instant exercise.

I know how hard it is to find time to work out.  Unless I make it a priority, and I generally don’t, it gets pushed to the bottom of my list of things to do.  That’s why I’ve tried incorporating some sort of exercise into my daily activities.