Why gardening is healthy

From the perspective of a fitness and nutrition coach

Growing a vegetable garden is one of the healthiest things you can do this spring. There are many reasons why gardening is healthy and it is not just about the food you grow.

What is Metabolism?

This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days.

If you are menopausal you are probably more concerned with it than ever before. You know that if yours slows down you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean?

14 ways to measure progress when the scale won't budge

We've all been there. You start eating better and getting more exercise and you check your weight every day. And every day it stays the same. But don't get discouraged. There are plenty of other ways to measure progress. See if one (or more) of these applies to you.

How to have a healthy shopping trip

If you are trying to improve your diet, starting with changing your grocery shopping habits is a great idea. By now you have probably heard that you should shop the perimeter of the supermarket. While this is a good tip, I find it too general and too limiting at the same time. There are many other ways that your grocery shopping can probably be improved.

How to Love Your Body During Menopause

For many women, menopause means changes to how your body looks and feels. You may start to have grey hair, wrinkles and a thickening around the waist. You may feel like suddenly you look old. It may be hard to love your body and your body image may decline.