We Are NOT Perfect
I love being a personal trainer and health and wellness enthusiast. That being said, as a collective group, we personal trainers, group exercise instructors, PE teachers, and other health and wellness enthusiast are not perfect. Welcome to my thoughts and rants about living a healthy lifestyle. The things I eat, Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness by Dr. Melody Fortune October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There has been a decline in breast cancer rates nationally, but the level of decline is not seen in certain ethnic and racial groups. The literature suggest that more White women have preventive breast screenings at the Read More
September 5 and 5 challenge! Week 3: PROGRESS, PLAN, be CONSISTENT
We are progressing through our 5&5 challenge, and the key word here is progress. When it comes to your workouts, it is important that you don’t spend all of your time doing the same things over and over again. This can slow down your progress. That doesn’t mean do a Read More
September 5&5 challenge! Week 1: Get Started
Week 1: Get started There are 7 days in a week. The challenge for September is to take 5 of those days and commit to exercise and good nutrition. Below I have listed some specifics about the challenge. Remember, I am not a nutritionist, so these are just suggestions regarding Read More
The Basics: Environmental Health and Wellness
I love being in a beautiful space. The kind of space that makes your jaw drop in awe. The kind of place that makes you stop, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. The kind of place that makes you laugh and smile. I simply love it. I occasionally Read More
An Introduction to Intangible You
This Section, Intangible You, is about spirituality. It is important to have a strong spiritual base. Your spirituality is like the roots on a tree. It keeps you grounded, and allows you to flourish and grow. This is what defines you as a person. Your spirituality dictates how you interact Read More
The Basics: Building Your Base with an Active Lifestyle, Good Nutrition, and Preventative Care Part IV
Water. What about water?! Well of course water is important! Your body is over 50% water (ranges are from 50-75% on average). You can barely live for 3 days without water, especially if you are me, the perpetually dehydrated. I carry around a 24 ounce water bottle all day. Almost Read More
The Basics: Building Your Base with an Active Lifestyle, Good Nutrition, and Preventative Care Part III
Do you know about the 80/20 rule? Well, as far as nutrition goes, it is recommended that healthy eating occur a minimum of 80% of the time, leaving leeway 20% of the time. I have also heard that when it comes to changing your body, 80% of your weight management Read More
Snack – Edamame (Soy Beans)
Snack – Edamame (Soy Beans) Ingredients: Frozen edamame (as much as is desired) Kosher salt Garlic Powder Olive Oil (optional) Preparation: Place edamame into a microwaveable bowl. Add salt and garlic powder as desired (these are also optional). Place a plate over the mouth of bowl to seal the opening. Read More
Recipe – Pan Seared Steak, Pork Chops, Lamb Chops with Toppings
Servings: 1-4 Ingredients: 1-4 cuts of the meat salt and pepper to taste 2-3 tbsp. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil 1 cup of water Additional herbs and spices (add as desired based on your taste, or the theme of your meal): Dried onions Garlic powder Add-ons to top meat: Red Read More