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Monday Motivation - A Life Well Lived
If you want to take more control over your health, get started with our personal training and nutrition program that has helped dozens of Fulshear, Richmond, and Katy residents lose weight, get toned, and feel great!
Have You Ever Bought a Cow?
There are many benefits to buying a pasture-raised cow to eat. Here are some of the most important ones:
Better taste. Grass-fed beef is generally considered to have a better flavor than grain-fed beef. This is because grass-fed cows have a higher concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is a type of fatty acid that gives meat its flavor.
Where Should You Not Put a Fruit Bowl?
Here are some places where you can put a fruit bowl:
On the kitchen counter… This is a good place to put a fruit bowl because it is visible and accessible.
Invite a Senior Adult to our Forever Fierce Open House
Are you a senior losing strength, flexibility, and confidence?
** Improve flexibility getting out of bed ** Build strength ** Move without hesitation ** Work in your own yard or garden again ** Make friends in a community you enjoy ** Live active ** Stay healthy
Hate Cooking? Easiest Ways to Prepare Veggies
Raw veggies. Raw vegetables retain most of their nutrients. They have more fiber, more antioxidants, and are low in calories…
Losing Those Last 10 Stubborn Pounds
Losing those last 10 lbs can be frustrating and debilitating. Regain control with Bryan's advice.
Habit Stacking My Morning Routine
Starting the new year strong is easier to do when you start your morning strong. I use a technique called habit-stacking to get my mind right and ready to face the day.
5 Tips for Better Sleep
Monday Motivation - Thank You for Your Generosity!
This past Saturday, we celebrated life and raised money for a wonderful organization called Stuff the Sleigh. Thanks to your generosity, we raised almost $3,700. This money will go to helping kids with cancer and their families.
Three Ways to End the Year Strong
Listen to hear 3 Ways to Finish the Year Strong despite all the holiday parties and lazy time headed your way.
Indulge on Foods Worth Indulging
You think you can't enjoy life, parties, drinks, etc., and get fit? WRONG!! The trick is indulging *only in* foods worth indulging.
Do's and Dont's of Overdrinking at Thanksgiving
The holiday season often brings joy and celebration, but it's essential to keep alcohol consumption in check to ensure a memorable and safe gathering.
Set a Limit…
The Evil Side of the 5 Love Languages
The love languages are not a universal solution. Not everyone will resonate with the same love languages, and what makes one person feel loved may not have the same effect on another person. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflict in relationships.
Monday Motivation - Be a Person Who Gives
This Saturday, August 19, at 9 AM, we will be hosting a fundraiser supporting the local charity, Stuff the Sleigh. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun with other members, friends, family, and neighbors. Read our blog post to learn more and get registered.
The 12 Fundamental Healthy Habits
Why is it that you're working out regularly and maybe even eating pretty well, too, but you don't look and feel as great as you want? Listen to learn about the 12 Fundamental Healthy Habits we all need in our lives.
Move every hour
Lift heavy things
Eat meat every meal
Eat vegetables every meal
Eat fruit every day
Drink water often
Say something nice about yourself
Rest (eyes closed) for 8 hrs
Give a handshake or a hug
Have a Growth Mindset
Write a "thank you" card
Journal your gratitude
How to Get Back into the Gym after the Flu
Here are some steps to consider:
Consult Your Doctor
Before returning to the gym, especially if you've been sick, it's a good idea to consult your healthcare provider. They can give you personalized advice based on your health and the severity of your illness.
Start Slowly…
Monday Motivation - What's Your "Why?"
Here are my Why's...
I work to provide a place that helps people live longer, happier, and healthier lives in a world of chronic diseases (obesity, heart disease, and cancer) in Fulshear, Katy, and Brookshire.
I work to provide my community with a place that feels welcoming in a world that tries to divide us.
I work to show my kids you can be the change other people need in their lives.
What is your why?
Breakfast! Quick, Healthy, and Protein-Packed
As a busy Mom or Dad looking to lose weight, it's essential to start your day with a satisfying and nutritious breakfast that is high in protein. Protein can help keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning. Here are five different breakfast ideas that meet your criteria:
Monday Motivation - Following the Process
Some days are hard days. Hards days when the results we are getting don't meet our expectations. On these days, I think of this quote, "Quitters quit while winners show grit."
Grit is continuing to follow the process even when the end results are not yet what we want them to be. I follow Justin Su'a, psychologist and head mental trainer for several sports teams, on Instagram. He also has an amazing podcast called "Increase Your Impact," with episodes that are only a couple of minutes long.
Charity Fundraiser supporting Stuff the Sleigh
We have some exciting news to share! On Saturday, August 19, we will be hosting a fundraiser in support of an amazing organization called Stuff the Sleigh.
Stuff the Sleigh is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and their families experience, for a moment in time, the joy and spirit of Christmas through year-round giving to those children who are affected by cancer and hematological conditions.
You can learn about STS on their website (www.thesleigh.org). Just a tip... have some tissue nearby when you read how they help desperate families in need.