Fitness
Walking for Fitness
Walking is a great way to increase your fitness level. Learn how to boost the intensity of your walks so you get the full benefits of this whole-bo…
Health Food
Toasted Almond and Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butter is replaced in the classic chocolate chip cookie with a touch of fruity olive oil. Loaded with almonds and dark chocolate chips, and accente…
Smoothie Causes Weight Gain
I hopped on the smoothie train and rode that obsession hard. I was all about green smoothies, protein smoothies, and thick and creamy overnight oats smoothies. There really were no ingredients I wo…
Running Weight Loss Story
Running a marathon is much more than one day and 26.2 miles. It’s months and months of training, often filled with physical and emotional breakdowns. In a way, the same can be said of weight …
Best Way to Lose Weight
You’ve tried everything, but this time it is going to be different. You’re finally getting down to business and losing the weight you’ve gained, whether it was from too many slice…
Master Resistance Machines
Newcomer in a gym full of machines? No problem! Discover why using resistance machines is so helpful, while learning exercises for the total body. You’ll feel ready to hit the weights in no time. N…
65-Pound Weight-Loss Story
Our next Before & After success story, Lauren, turned years of yo-yo dieting into a lifestyle that works. “I have struggled with my weight my whole life,” she says on her blog, My B…
The Heart of the Matter – Additional Resources
Want to learn more? For more information, check out these additional tips on keeping your heart healthy: Keeping your heart healthy Despite the promise of integrated cardiovascular care, supplement…
Gardening with Kids – alive
Gardening with kids can sow the seeds of a lifelong love of plants, the earth, and nature’s wonders. As well as sharing an outdoor activity, you can teach your child about environmental stewa…
A Green, Safe, Stress-Free Move
Moving house: we’ve all done it, and we’ve all felt our stress levels, environmental footprint, and even physical problems balloon. Here’s how to minimize the angst, waste, and hazards of moving so…