In part two of my deep dive into the three macronutrients (macros), this month I’m focusing on carbohydrates, most commonly known as carbs. And while carbs are still getting sort of a bad rap, they really are important to a…
Strength Training 101: Tips + Guidelines [Part 2]
Strength training is an integral part of a successful workout program. I shared why it’s important as well as some basic things about strength training last week, and you can read that post here. In this second post, I’m sharing…
Strength Training 101: The Basics [Part 1]
We all know that working out is important for our physical and mental health, right? A solid workout program includes both cardio and strength training (sometimes referred to as resistance training). Let’s focus on that second part of a quality…
Stress, Faith, + Blessings
When we decided to move to Utah, we knew without a shadow of a doubt that it was the right decision. Learn more about why we’re moving to Utah here. But…moving is a huge puzzle with many pieces, and getting…
A Deep Dive Into Macronutrients [Part 1]: Protein
Nutrition is often easier to understand when we start with the basics, so before we dive into protein, let’s begin with macronutrients. What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are essential nutrients your body needs in large quantities to get and remain healthy,…
Take a Vacation from Your Habits!
Take a vacation from your habits? What?! Yes, you read that correctly. Even though James Clear, author of the book, Atomic Habits, which is on my annual to-read-again book list, says that “Missing once is an accident. Missing twice is…
