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So often women tell me, “I have been doing sit-ups for months and I can’t get rid of this pooch”. I have a confession to make . . . I did not do one single sit-up to lose my “baby belly”! Sit-ups are NOT the answer to a flat stomach post baby. In fact, the factors...

I have heard many conversations lately (both in person and online) about bladder leakage. Everyone seems to be peeing a little bit when they lift, run, or laugh. It’s joked about with new moms, athletes, and menopausal women like it is inevitable. The issue is no...

Summer is the season where adults who were out of shape during the winter jump back into their favorite sports. In addition, kids who were tied to homework and video games fill up ball fields, playgrounds, and parks. Both children and adults are more likely to...

Bok Choy - a type of Asian cabbage - has never gotten much love in my kitchen until recently. After learning it’s such a powerful antioxidant, lowers inflammation, and improves digestion I’ve been looking for reasons to add it to my weekly grocery list. . . .and...

Looking for healthier alternative to serve at your football party this weekend? This buffalo chicken meatball appetizer is perfect for a snack (or a whole meal served in lettuce wraps with veggies on the side). Choose the heat of your buffalo sauce according to your...

Fall has arrived, so at my house it is pumpkin EVERYTHING! I was excited to find this recipe for pumpkin cornbread. A few simple changes made it a healthier, gluten free, dairy free alternative to that boxed cornbread from the store. Ingredients: 1 cup Almond Milk 1...

Where do you go to learn about your women’s health and fitness concerns? Internet, friends, magazines, a book. All of these are great places to start, but it’s often hard to sort out the good from the bad, the truth from the outdated myths. I frequently hear from...

When clients come in the door with joint pain, they often don’t have much hope. They arrive not very optimistic that we can even help them, often having tried physical therapy in the past. In fact they tell us time and again – “I have tried EVERYTHING!” Nearly...

Severe, sharp pain in our joints or back will stop us in our tracks. It’s a sign something serious is going on . . . and we better pay attention! However, more often our active clients biggest complaint is just feeling stiff. It’s usually worse in the morning and...

This comment came in from a member of a local running club, wanting to know how to find the confidence again to run after an injury: “I liked your recent blog post on knee injuries, and I’m doing what you suggested. I’m continuing to train, but a lack of confidence is...