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Great Fat Burning Workout for the Post-Thanksgiving Blues

It’s amazing how easy it is for all that good tasting food to turn to fat.  I definitely ate more than I planned on Thanksgiving, despite my best intentions. It was just so good! But with Thanksgiving behind us, I’m quickly back into my regular gym routine burning as much fat as I can through read more

Filed under: Exercise, Fat-burning, Outdoor Activities, Overindulging, Weight loss, weight gain | 2 Comments

Natural remedies for seasonal allergies

If you suffer from hay fever and allergies like I do, I think you’ll find some interesting information in today’s post. I’ve had seasonal allergies ever since I was little. I still remember going to the allergist and getting shots starting at seven! Knowing what I now do, I think there are simpler, more natural read more

Filed under: Allergies, Health Issues, Optimal Health, Outdoor Activities, Spring, Whole Food Nutrition | No Comments

10,000 Steps or Bust!

Do you know how many steps you walk in a day? Most of you probably know that it’s recommended that we walk 10,0000 steps in a day. Are you anywhere in the ballpark? I’ll be the first to tell you that unless I make a plan in the beginning of the day to get into action read more

Filed under: Exercise, Healthy Body, Outdoor Activities, Pedometers, Walking | 2 Comments

Walking is Good Medicine

I’m not an outdoorsy, let’s-go-hiking-for-the-weekend kind of woman but I do love a good walk. I’m an urban walker. I live in New Haven, in a great neighborhood chock full of walkers – people walking solo, with a friend or spouse or with their dog – and interesting architecture. It’s hard to go out early read more

Filed under: Exercise, Heart Health, Outdoor Activities, Prevention, Stroke, Walking, Weight Management | 1 Comment

Enjoying the Outdoors Through Relaxation and Exercise

Summer is often a time for serious play, time off and deep relaxation. Many of us use the summertime to rebuild our reserves for the rest of the busy year. In our work-crazed society we can lose sight of the benefits of slowing down and taking time to rest. Now that summer is in full read more

Filed under: Energy, Exercise, Outdoor Activities, Relaxation | No Comments