by Christy Holt | Jan 5, 2018 | body positivity, food, general health, health & fitness
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how...
by Christy Holt | Feb 7, 2017 | general health, health & fitness
Sleep is such an important part of your overall health, but sometimes one of the most difficult to manage! Lack of sleep is often used as a torture technique, yet many of us are consistently deprived of the sleep our bodies need and we wonder why we are irritable,...
by Christy Holt | May 14, 2016 | body positivity, health & fitness
“Nobody wants to see this body in a bathing suit”. “I’m too chunky to wear that”. “Does this make me look fat?” Most women, I would venture to guess, have uttered one or more of those statements about their bodies. I have said...
by Christy Holt | Feb 9, 2016 | health & fitness
What is HIIT? HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is increasing in popularity and for good reason. People are just too busy to commit hours and hours to the gym. They are looking for alternative workout options can both fit into their busy schedules, yet still...
by Christy Holt | Feb 2, 2016 | health & fitness
Overuse injuries can be common when you begin a new exercise routine, ramp up your current plan, or are simply doing the same repetitive movements too often. Overuse injuries can affect both muscles or joints and the result is usually a strained muscle, tendon or...
by Christy Holt | Jan 5, 2016 | food, health & fitness
Do you get to supper time every day and realize you have neither a plan nor any decent ingredients to slap together? Do you end up doing more “food prep” (heating up pre-made items) than actual cooking? Do you include a lot of pantry or freezer packaged...