By Angela Martindale Successful people are big thinkers, go-getters, and hard workers. But behind every successful person is a great team. We may believe that we have to do it all – we have to be a working professional, a mother/father, a spouse, a sister, a friend –...

By Angela Martindale Excuses, we see them on T-shirts saying “My dog ate my homework” or “My bikini says I should go to the gym today, but my lounge pants say who cares?”  Whether it be work, social or personal, when it comes to finding reasons we aren’t doing...

Sleep is one of the most crucial components of good health. It affects nearly every area of our lives—from our ability to concentrate at work to the way we treat our kids. By now you’ve probably heard of good sleep hygiene, bedtime routines, and daily sleep...

STOP starving yourself! The key to managing your hunger and your waistline isn’t starvation. In fact, do the opposite: eat more consistently throughout the day with a snack or meal every two to four hours. Most people eat two to three big meals per day, which means...

Sticking with a new fitness routine is tough.  Why? Because you are out of your comfort zone. Our bodies get so used to the same workout cycle that after a while we simply go on auto-pilot. We don’t even think about pushing ourselves a little more because what we’ve...

You’ve seen those large stability balls at the gym, but if you haven’t used one, you’re probably wondering, “What do I do with that?!” It turns out that you can do a lot with this simple tool. An exercise or stability ball can be used in myriad ways, from building...

Dumbbells aren’t just for heavy lifters at the gym, nor do you have to struggle with extreme weights to get a workout. There are so many ways to strengthen your body with small hand weights right in your own home. If you are building your personal fitness area — or...

By Jason Lewis As the population of older adults in the US continues to increase, researchers emphasize the importance of finding simple and effective strategies to age in a healthy way. Having a healthy body and mind can make your life much easier and more enjoyable...

Getting back into your best shape can be an exciting time in your life.  But this exciting time for you, can also mean challenges between you and your significant other as you pursue your goals.  As a nutritionist, fitness trainer and President of...