Fitness

Starting Your Journey to Fitness

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Are you trying to set fitness goals, but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. The word “fitness” can look scary. People plan their New Year’s resolutions around it, post intimidating gym photos with fitness in the captions, and some plan their lifestyle around fitness. But fitness doesn’t need to be scary. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, being “fit” or “healthy” just means “showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being.” We are all capable of being fit. Just remember a few key things:

Finding the Pathway to a Healthier You

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When we think about making changes for a healthier lifestyle, most of us probably consider diet and exercise. That was my focus for most of my adult life. I was all about burning calories and increasing muscle strength. Total transparency? My only concern was maintaining my weight—or losing weight. I grew up with an unhealthy body image (as many women do), and I had tunnel vision.

The Restorative Effects of Forest Bathing

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In January on this blog, Linda Carter shared an excellent article, “Nature Therapy for a Healthy Lifestyle.” She gives suggestions for a variety of ways to add nature to our daily lives. This article will focus on one of the methods—Forest Bathing.

The Simple, No-Cost Way to Destress and Detox Your Body

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There is a lot of talk these days about detoxing our bodies. This makes sense considering how many toxins we are exposed to every day; from the environment and the foods we eat. Stress alone can cause a buildup of toxins in our body, as it affects gut health and inflammation levels.