Pure Health 365

Anxious about Going to the Gym? Many people want to go the gym but fear running into Big mean bodybuilders Complicated Machines Judgmental people and complete failure! But fear not…I’ve got some tips to help you feel less anxious about heading to the gym.   Tips to Feel Less Anxious About The Gym #1 TAKE A TOUR AND MEET THE STAFF View where you will be working out, and meet the trainers. Trainers can help you learn the proper way to use the equipment and feel more comfortable. The more familiar you can be before you start, the better. #2 GO DURING OFF HOURS Going at off hours when the gym is less crowded can help you feel less anxious. Additionally, you won’t have to wait to use the equipment! Early in the morning or later at night are usually best. Although I go at 1:10pm in the afternoon and it’s not crowded (I’m there after the lunch crowd and before the “just got out of work” crowd. #3 HAVE A PLAN Map out what you want to do while you’re there Just getting there and wandering a...

Daylight Savings Time Is it Daylight savings time again? ARGHHH I got questions….and some tips. Whether you fall back or spring ahead Daylight Savings can do a number on you. Here’s what I dislike the most, it’s dark when I go to work and it’s dark when I get home! No, I don’t live in Alaska but sometimes it feels like it. Also what are we saving this daylight for? And when do I get to use it?   How Does Daylight Savings Time Impact Your Health? What about your health can a small 60 minute change have an impact? Yes it can really mess with your circadian rhythms (the same way jet lag does). Babies might be more grumpy….for that matter old people might be more grumpy too. Some people report suffering from more headaches around daylight savings time. And in the spring studies show a 24% increase in heart attacks during the week of time change however for those who make it to fall will enjoy a 21% decrease during time change week. You may also feel a bit more tired than normal! Tips t...

Are You Up for The Fit N 14 Challenge? I’m taking on a 14 Day Challenge to improve my health and fitness and It got me thinking….what else can be done in 14 days?   Well if you’re a Turtle: And you’re able to average a walking speed of 3 miles per hour you could walk from New York City to Cincinnati, Ohio and still have time to stop and eat and sleep. The NEXT two weeks could be deadly: In 14 days, 16,000 people will have died from smoking related diseases, 1600 from car accidents, 2 from lightning strikes, and 1 from a dog bite. You could eat WAY WAY LESS than Healthy food: In the two weeks, over 200 million people worldwide will be served by McDonalds Take the FIT N 14 Challenge Or you could improve your health and fitness by joining me for the FIT N 14 challenge! It’s  FREE ,  FUN  and  Fabulous You can even win  Amazing Prizes!!! We get started on 10/28/19 and the group is now open so head on over to  Facebook.com/groups/fitn14  and sign-up. D...

Reach Your Ideal Weight How would you feel if you could reach your ideal weight without being hungry? Well, today I’ll share something that can reduce your hunger, improve your heart health and help with weight loss all at the same time!   Confusion About Fat I hit the streets to see what questions you had about FAT. Isn’t all FAT bad for you? – NO FAT is what makes you fat right? – NO Fat Free means I can eat as much as I want and still stay skinny, right? -NO As you can see there’s a lot of confusion about FATs out there. Healthy Fat vs Not So Healthy Fat Not all FAT is bad for you. There are Healthy Fats and Not So Healthy Fats. NOT SO HEALTHY FATS One of the worst  “Not So Healthy Fats”  is Trans Fat The other type is Saturated Fat. Most Trans Fats are made from oils through a food processing method called  partial hydrogenation.  Trans fats last longer on supermarket shelves. But they increase LDL (bad cholesterol) and lower HDL (good cholesterol) not a goo...

Migraines are Severe Migraines are severe and last longer than a typical headache and if you’ve ever had one you know you’d do almost anything to get relief! Did you know that 75% of people 18 – 65 have experienced headaches? and 30% of those people have experienced full blown migraines! But recent studies and research suggest that tweaks to your diet could help decrease the likelihood of experiencing a migraine. Remove These Common Triggers Remove these common triggers from your diet: Foods that contain a lot of sodium Foods with additives such as monosodium glutamate or (MSG) and Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. Add these Foods Including these foods can actually help reduce your chance for migraines. VEGGIES: Orange, yellow, and green vegetables, such as summer squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and spinach WATER: RICE: rice, especially brown rice FRUITS: dried fruits like cherries and cranberries Seek Advice If you’re experiencing migraine symptoms seek the advice of your doct...

What’s In Your Gym Bag? Ok so what’s in your gym bag?…Do I really want to know? Check out these 5 Handy Items For Your Gym Bag. Be the best prepared dude or dudette at the gym! Plus a special bonus to help with post   workout recovery! So what do we have? Let’s see old socks, ratty towel, Squirrels! sneakers that look like they were worn during the civil war and clearly no air freshener!   5 Handy Items To Add To Your Bag Workout Log  – Writing down your a sessions is a great way to stay motivated and see your progress. (it also let’s everyone at the gym know that you can actually read and write  First Aid Kit  – You never know when you or someone else might get hurt. Plastic Bag(s) – Great for items that need to be quarantined. Snacks  (like a bag of Almonds or something that will last) just in case you need an energy boost! Shower shoes  (so you don’t slip and fall!) (if you do fall at least you now have a first aid kit) Bonus Arbonne After Work...

A One Day Challenge I do a lot of 30 day challenges but this one is different. It’s a ONE day challenge!! Are you up for it? Here’s the big challenge —> How many people can you get to smile today? Why is smiling so darn great? How can you get others to smile? Find out….press play!  

If it gets colder in the fall (where you are) do you have to move your active lifestyle indoors? No, there are plenty of fun, outdoor activities to keep you motivated, active and healthy. Three Fall Favorites Hiking In the Northeast hiking in the fall is a great chance to see some foliage and wildlife while getting some big-time fitness. A moderate hike can burn ad much as 440 calories per hour and is great for your glutes, legs and cardiovascular system. Disc Golf Disc Golf is a great activity for everyone in the family. It’s in expensive, fun and you can get in lots of steps chasing your disc around 18 holes. Expect to travel anywhere from 12-14,000 steps playing 18 holes of disc golf. Biking Biking is fun all year but especially in the fall. The scenery is great and no bugs! The cool weather is perfect when you’re working up a sweat on your bike. Depending on your effort you can burn 250 to 400 calories an hour riding your bike. What are your favorite outdoor activities for fall? Le...