Whenever I say that I look forward to healthy holiday foods, I get this look that lands somewhere on the spectrum halfway between suspicion and disgust. People think I’m either lying or trying to sell them something. If you’ve been checking out my blog for long enough (thanks!), then you know I don’t have any ulterior motives when I say that nutritious dishes really are something to look forward to!
Author: Joe
3 Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays Without Stressing Yourself
This year, I’m ready with my top ways to stay fit during the holidays, so I could get my tips and tricks up here before the stresses of the season have the chance to overwhelm you and make you feel like giving up. That’s the key. Have a plan in place before you can have the chance to tell yourself that you can’t do it. Because you can do it, as long as you’re doing it right.
Is Taking a Painkiller Before a Workout a Good Idea?
Is it a good idea to take a painkiller before a workout? Will it cause you harm if you do? Are there benefits to using ibuprofen or acetaminophen for example? Does it matter which one you choose? As a physical trainer, I am asked these questions on a very regular basis, and I can see why. This is especially true when you see how many articles are written about it online with clickbait and fearmongering titles!
A Multivitamin Doesn’t Get You Off the Hook for Eating a Healthy Diet
Many of my clients view eating a healthy diet as a total pain. I feel like that on occasion. I’m fortunate that I like a variety of foods and that Bree is the chef she is. It makes it easy for me to see that nutrition and flavor are not mutually exclusive. With the right tips and tricks, I can often encourage my clients to see things this way too. Still, even with nutritionally powerful meals, many people ask me if they can get away with eating less healthfully as long as they take a multivitamin. Here’s how I answer.