Chronic illnesses are conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. As a society, our chronic illness is a problem that needs to be addressed. There are many types of chronic illnesses. Some you cannot help getting, they have a large genetic component to them; examples are like certain types of cancer. However, there are many diseases, even some cancers, that you can drastically alter the likelihood that

This series, we have been discussing the solutions to an excuse that many people have for not starting a workout routine...they feel they aren't "fit enough" to start. I continue to tell people that wanting to get "in shape" before joining a gym is similar to wanting to learn how to read before you start school. It can be done, but you would be better served by going to school and learning how to read, then practicing some at home! However, the point of this series is to help

In this series, we have been discussing all of the excuses that I get to hear so frequently for why you can't start a fitness regimen. Today, we are talking about the classic "I don't have the money" excuse! This one is a tough one, so let's delve in! Money is a resource, with it, we afford things that, ideally, fill our lives. This may be an experience like a trip or and event...it may be physical like a house or a car and it may be something necessary like food and utilitie

Hello again! In this series, we are debunking common excuses that are believed as to why one would avoid starting a new fitness routine! So far, we have debunked the "not fit enough/too out of shape" excuse, as well as the "no time" excuses. Today, we are talking about the idea that "I don't know what to do!" While this is a valid excuse in the 1950s, today, there is not a ton of rationale for this excuse. With the advent of the internet, YouTube, websites and television ever

In our last series, we talked about things that you can and should ADD to your daily routine that can help you to have less stress and love life a little more! This series, we are talking about the things that you can REMOVE from your life that can help you to feel more fulfilled as well! Removing these things is removing life "sucking" things from your life! Think about life sucking like the machine in The Princess Bride. Today we are talking about additional appointments. H

We live in a wild time! We have never imagined living through a worldwide pandemic! However, if someone had told you when you were a child that you could prevent all of this, what would you have said?... Actually, you as a child would have probably declined the opportunity to make yourself healthier and more immune to problems... But...what would your parents have said?...my guess is that they would have wanted to prepare you as best as they could for the upcoming storm that

As we continue to navigate our world, there are so many things to consider about how we can PREVENT the current state of affairs that we live in. Research has shown that those with the highest likelihood of serious complications and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are those that are overweight, obese or have diabetes. While it is a difficult task to reverse the situation that we are in right now (not impossible! more on that another time!), we can think ahead and set our kids

During this wild time of our lives, when our world is still in the grip of worldwide pandemic, one question that I ask is, "How can we PREVENT this from happening again?" I believe that we already know the answer, but it just does not involve a vaccine...this involves changing a part of who we think we are! Research is showing that the greatest risk of hospitalization and poor outcome from COVID-19 is those that are overweight, obese and have diabetes. This week, we are talki

We live in interesting and crazy times! Our world continues to be embroiled in a worldwide pandemic that has people fearing for their own health and safety. Research is showing that the most at-risk population are those that have obesity and diabetes. This means that the disease is affecting them more severely, they are having longer effects and worse outcomes from their hospitalizations. But, what if we could stop this process before it begins? What if we can change the heal

This series, we are talking about group training and why it may be the best way for you to accomplish your goals! Today we are talking about the improved health benefits of groups and communities...let me explain more. We have been told all of our lives that you can live longer by eating healthy, exercising and reducing stress. Avoid things that cause problems for us like smoking, sugar, high stress jobs and other choices that bring more problems than benefits. But, what if I