Like all forms of exercise, your body and your brain profit from a regular cycling practice. Not only do you receive all the good endorphins, but you’re able to blow off steam in a fun and eco-friendly manner.
It was my birthday, December 31st. As if 2020 hadn’t been kind enough already to me, it was also the day I tested positive for Covid-19. I knew I had been exposed and had been quarantined for nearly a week at that point. Up until this point, all rapid tests had come back negative. I also had no symptoms at first. I have O negative blood type and had read people with my blood type have a lesser chance of coming down with Corona. Or if they do, then they have little to no symptoms. If only I could be so lucky!
Yoga consists of varying physical, mental, and spiritual practices. These implementations date back all the way to ancient India, but it’s claimed that Yoga has been around since the beginning of civilization. Regardless of it’s initial creation, it is now widely used by many across the world today!
IIFYM, stands for “If It Fits Your Macros.” This dietary approach is what I personally recommend over strict calorie counting any day, to an extent. It’s a form of nutrition tracking beneficial for those that enjoy the freedom that comes from having both structure and flexibility. The general idea of IIFYM is that you can have anything you like as long as you remain inside your calculated macronutrient requirements.
If you haven’t heard of this awesome nutrition app yet, MyFitnessPal (MFP for short) is a food tracking app. It’s available on both Apple and Android devices. MyFitnessPal is what I generally have all of my nutrition coaching clients use. This app is meant to give you insight towards if you’re not eating the right amount of calories and macronutrients.
Below is a list of things that contribute to your body’s hydration levels, but then read further to hear why I still drink upwards of 160 ounces of water a day.
So it’s no secret that water is the main component for most of the cellular makeup in our bodies. It’s also necessary for growth and reproduction, healthy digestion, temperature regulation and more. Here’s a quick list of the many things water does for us.
Meditation is amazing because it is so simple and easy in theory, yet its effects on our psyche are far from mundane or miniscule. Meditation transforms your way of thinking, helps you process and make peace with yourself, and gives you perspective in dealing with life’s challenges.
Strength training is all about getting stronger, increasing metabolism and losing unhealthy body fat. It also can make you feel like a total bad ass. So there’s that. Nanala Cove Benefits of Weight Training Lifting weights isn’t just about getting a fit and toned or even muscular body. Strength training can get you in shape … Read more
A simple, ancient and revered Ayurvedic practice. Meant to both improve oral health, as well as strengthen and build a healthy immune system. (This post probably contains affiliate links! My full disclosure page can be found here.) What is Oil Pulling? First of all, what is oil pulling? Oil pulling is in fact an ancient … Read more