Articles by Renee Wichelns
AMERICAN HEART MONTH
February is American Heart Month and it is an excellent opportunity for us to educate people we care about how our behavior affects our heart health. Lifestyle changes have the most significant impact. Giving up smoking, eating a healthy diet, and having a regular exercise routine is essential to lowering
They are Full of SH#%&T!
The other day I was waiting to get my passport photo taken at Walgreens. Waiting patiently makes for good “thinking time” for me. The photo booth is right next to the last aisle where the refrigerated products are. During this time I couldn’t help but notice 6 refrigerators filled with
What are you doing with your 164 hours?
We all get the same 168 hours every week. Assuming you work out four times per week for an hour, it leaves you with 164 hours. Are you using those hours dedicated to becoming healthier? Or are you making decisions that take you in the opposite direction? Do you go
You are more of an expert on nutrition than you think!
Sometimes, we make nutrition more complicated than it is – GMO this, gluten-free that, and organic everything blah blah blah. First, let’s start with the basics, and go from there. I believe that you are all experts on nutrition and I am going to prove it right now with three questions: What
Linda’s Nutrition Tips: Joe P’s Famous Turkey Chili
As we’re all trying to be healthy right now, it’s a good idea to keep up and improve our healthy nutrition practices. Protein can help with repair and recovery. Colorful fruits and vegetables can provide beneficial nutrients. Eating plenty of fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans/legumes can keep your
The Ugly Truth About Gyms
The science is clear, we all know that we need to exercise. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Is it because… Gyms are crowded? You don’t know what to do when you get there? You don’t like to sweat? You don’t want to get hurt? You’re not motivated? You don’t
