On the Mend: My Story of ACL Recovery
Tomorrow I enter my 4th post-op week of the surgery needed to repair my torn ACL and meniscus. This resulted from a hiking mishap back in October. I wanted to…
Holiday Gift Guide for the Fit, 50 and Fabulous!
Over the course of my fitness journey, I found several things to be helpful, and some even life-changing. So, if you haven’t yet put together your holiday shopping wish list,…
The Signs and Risks of Dehydration in Active Adults
Health professionals have been reminding us of the risks of dehydration for years now, and with good reason. Our bodies are more than 50% water. Reusable water bottles are one…
The Importance of Good Nutrition in Surgical Recovery
Good nutrition is more than eating to slim down or look good. Good nutrition is essential for cellular metabolism and, as it turns out, is a vital component of any…
Plan an Effective Home Workout Program Now
With the end of daylight savings time, there is no way to deny that the dark, cold winter months are upon us. Now we have early sunsets, frigid temperatures, and…
Amazing Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Have you ever wondered why so many people are switching to a plant-based diet? Maybe you’re not sure what it really means. Is it another term for vegetarianism or veganism?…