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18 Books All Girlbosses Should Read in 2018
Happy 2018, y’all! It’s taken me a few weeks to put it together, but I’ve finally rounded up a new list of the best business books for women in 2018! Year after year, this is probably my favorite post to…
Apple Roses For a Low-Sugar Dessert
8 Things Our Nails Might Be Telling Us About Our Overall Health
We might take them for granted but the nails can reveal many clues to our overall health. And even though some nail symptoms are harmless, others can be indicative of chronic diseases. So, let’s see what your fingernails say about…
When Should You Worry About Frostbite?
Despite living in sunny Southern California as an adult, I actually spent most of my childhood in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a state with four seasons and a seemingly never-ending winter reminiscent of Arendelle (from the Disney cartoon “Frozen,” of course). I…
11 Common Exercise Excuses (and How to Overcome Them)
When I meet people for the first time and answer the “what do you do?” question with “I am a health and fitness coach,” people often get a panicked look in their eye. Then they blurt out something like, “I…
What I Eat In A Day (Easy & Healthy)
Is Exercise Socially Contagious?
Do you want to be happier? Of course you do, who doesn’t? Perhaps you should try to surround yourself with happy friends. A study that was published back in 2008 in the British Medical Journal called Dynamic spread of happiness…
5 Ways to Get Motivated When You’re in a Funk
Einstein himself summed it up nicely when he said, “Nothing happens until something moves.” But going from ‘not moving’ to ‘moving’ can sometimes feel like an unbridgeable gulf. This week, we’ll cover five ways to nudge your mind or body…
What is Spinal Stenosis?
I recently received the following inquisitive email from an eager listener: “Is it possible to make a post about things like…spinal stenosis and any other bone related issues? I have spinal stenosis…,[and] stress in general, so with sudden pains in…
The Best Nutrition Ideas of 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the best food and nutrition research and discoveries covered in this year’s Nutrition Diva podcasts. Here are my picks…
11+ Winter Workouts to Stay Fit in Freezing Temps
It’s winter here in the northern hemisphere, and for many of us that means colder weather, snow on the ground, and darker, shorter days. All of that added together can often make us want to hit the couch with a…
The Get-Fit Guy’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Every year I get requests from the families and friends of the athletes that I coach for my quintessential holiday shopping list. Well, never fear. Here is the official Get-Fit Guy holiday gift guide to help you along. And please…
4 Simple Reasons Resolutions Fail (and Why Yours Won’t)
January 1st sparkles with good intentions: this will be the year we finally get in shape, get serious about love or our career, or get our life together. But too often, the spark fizzles faster than a Fourth of July…
How to Treat Insomnia: 7 Common Medication Options
In last week’s episode, How to Treat Insomnia: 10 Medication-Free Tips, I discussed the 8 most common potential causes of insomnia. These include Restless Legs Syndrome, sleep apnea, certain medications, other medical conditions, and so forth. Be sure to check out…
15 Ways to Not Let a Party Derail Your Fitness Goals
Parties, get togethers, or special events are a great chance to catch up with friends, cut loose, and have some fun, especially if they arrive during off training season. But, they also bring with them unscheduled overindulging. And for us…
7-Minute Ab Workout With Postpregnancy Modifications
Top 10 Causes of Dizziness
Most of us have experienced dizziness at some point in our lives, but unfortunately, it is one of the most vague, non-specific, and difficult-to-dissect symptoms, for both patients and doctors. Dizziness is a challenge to understand because of the following…
5 Body Hacks to Instantly Calm Overwhelming Emotion
Getting overwhelmed with emotion isn’t pretty. Think fist-shaped holes in the drywall, a blowout bar fight, or throwing your soon-to-be-ex’s stuff out a window, preferably ablaze. But overwhelming emotion can also turn privately inward, resulting in cutting, drinking yourself into…
When to Worry About a Bruise
We’ve all experienced a bruise or two here and there throughout our lives. Some of us who are a bit clumsier may have seen a few more. Bruising is a very commonly reported symptom at the doctor’s office. But it…
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply
Many of you have asked for an episode on foods and herbs that can increase breast milk supply. This is something that a lot of new moms worry about. In fact, it is the primary reason women give for stopping…
5 Ways to Enjoy a Winter Pregnancy
Pregnancy, no matter what the season, is truly one of the most miraculous journeys a woman (and her partner!) will ever experience. As you watch your body grow your precious baby for nine months, you’ll continually be amazed at the…
Embracing Masculine Vulnerability: A Q&A with Lewis Howes
Today we’re talking to podcaster, author, athlete, and entrepreneur Lewis Howes about an unlikely, but very timely, topic: masculine vulnerability. Lewis Howes is the New York Times bestselling author of the The School of Greatness and hosts the Top 100…
Why ‘Training Time-Outs’ Can Be Positive
A few weeks ago, Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years, and the most interesting part is that she did it after taking a substantial part of 2017 off from…