Metabolism: What we THOUGHT we Knew
Anyone else read the recent NY Times article; “What We Think We Know About Metabolism May Be Wrong?” Well, first let me just start by saying. Isn’t science wonderful?! I saw this quote somewhere recently and love it, so I will share: “Science is not the truth. Science is finding the truth. When science […]
How to Hydrate & Why it’s Important
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN “Hydration is the key to success” is a phrase I’ve said to nearly every single one of my clients, regardless of their goals. The importance of being properly hydrated for the health of nearly every system and part of our body can’t be overstated. Hydration is important for the […]
Move More, Sit Less Pt. 2
Last August we shared some information about the detriments of too much sitting. We were at the height of the Stay-at-Home portion of this pandemic journey and lots of us had stopped moving as much as we once had in our pre-pandemic, hustle-bustle lifestyle. Now, our lives are resembling “normal,” but we’re finding that we […]
Stress & Weight Gain
STRESS! Oh my, we all have our share of it. Whether it’s work stress, relationship stress, worry about your family or simply stress about current world events, there is plenty to go around, and it can wreak havoc on your health. We are very aware of how stress affects us mentally–causing anxiety and depression, substance […]
Intermittent Fasting
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN, CISSN What is Intermittent Fasting (IF)? Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a way of eating that, instead of restricting what you eat, restricts when you eat. This is done by restricting eating to certain time periods with long periods of fasting in between. There’s a lot of variety in how […]
Deep Breaths
Have you found yourself holding your breath lately? I mean this figuratively and literally. So many times this year I have actually subconsciously held my breath – in a grocery store if I felt it was too crowded, if someone stepped within my socially distanced bubble, as I worked through my emotions surrounding the social and political […]
Strength Train All Year Long
As the temps warm up, we often find ourselves drawn to more outdoor activities–which is awesome! Whether your passion is running, rollerblading, swimming, playing a game of tennis with a friend, or hitting the water for some canoeing, these beautiful spring to summer days are the perfect time to enjoy exercising with Mother Nature. However, […]
5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Diet
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN There’s no “right time” to start a new habit or change your diet. However, in all areas of our lives, whether it’s cleaning our living space, our car, or our pantry/diet, it’s often helpful to start at the beginning of the new season. So, if those goals you set […]
Metabolic Syndrome: Danger Ahead
Over the years we have had several clients come to us because they had recently been told by their doctors that they had (or were approaching) metabolic syndrome. You’ve probably heard of this condition, but you may not completely understand what it is. The best way to think about metabolic syndrome is as an advanced […]
Introducing a New Nutrition Partner
You have likely heard the phrase “you can’t out-exercise a bad diet,” and the deeper truth is that our nutritional habits have a far greater impact on our body composition and health goals than any other fitness component. Here is just one reason that is so: We eat more frequently than we exercise (we may […]