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Have you ever gone a crash diet before an event, hid behind oversize sweatshirts, or shrunk emotionally because you didn’t feel confident in your body? If you are struggling to feel good in your own skin and loving your body you are not alone! Especially after...

Meatballs are a staple at most homes with children. They are a fun and easy protein for dinner time with sauce or to pack in lunches with dip. But who else gets tired of the Italian version? When I bought ground bison at Costco this week I wanted to do something a...

When it comes to exercise that is low impact but high in intensity, barre workouts are a popular choice. Maybe you’ve tried a class or maybe you haven’t because you weren’t sure if it was right for you. Barre exercise combines many aspects of yoga, Pilates, ballet...

At our house, the Thanksgiving turkey is really just there for show. We all actually show up for the side dishes. That means except for the drumsticks that my son devours, we end up with a lot of leftover turkey breast. No one at our house eats sandwiches, so what...

One of my new favorite meals is a combination of a few classics . . . Chicken Caesar salad and a noodle casserole. This was one of the recipes born out of random ingredients that I had to magically use to make a quick weeknight dinner appear. Caesar dressing with...

Are you starting back to exercise after an injury and you don’t want to risk getting hurt again? Do you want the benefits of exercise but your body hurts if you run and jump? Is it possible to burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve the capacity of your...

There was a farmers market near where I grew up that sold the most amazing homemade apple butter. It was one of the things my parents used to send me from Maryland when I moved to Tennessee. I have so much nostalgia around spreading apple butter on fresh biscuits,...

Do you ever find yourself distracted, forgetful or mentally flighty in the middle of your day? This type of brain fatigue or “fog” is common in our lives of technology, information clutter, schedule overwhelm, and fast paced workplaces. Our lives at work and at...

One of the biggest fears we hear from clients is in regards to falling. They are concerned about an aging parent, a spouse, or even their own future. Truth is, a little fear is warranted. Falls are a leading cause of emergency room visits for adults age 50+ and...