WELLNESS bLOG

Weight and body image insecurities have plagued me most of my life. Unfortunately, the struggle with weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight seems fairly universal. For me, it started during puberty and amplified in college when I no longer played competitive tennis, had a sorority chef who made delicious food, and drank too […]

For most of my life, I have had a love-hate relationship with food. Unfortunately, this made developing a healthy relationship with it quite challenging. I love bread, pasta and baked goods. As a child, I found comfort in them. But as a teenager, I bashed myself for eating them, because I thought they made my […]

Did you know that 88% of Americans have poor metabolic health? This means that all but 12% of the population has an elevated risk of developing chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes. This percentage comes from a study that described metabolic health in this country as “alarmingly low,” even for those of normal body weight. […]

A waterfall of sweat pouring down my body has become an enjoyable and meditative experience I look forward to each day. However, I realize not everyone would find this as gratifying as I do. While I cannot conclusively explain my love for traditional saunas, I can think of many potential reasons. Maybe it’s the calming […]

“Mommy, you going to do the polar plunge today?” asks my 2-year old daughter. “Oooh, mommy, I can time you while you do it,” chimes my 4-year old son. My young children recognize that submerging myself in cold water has become a fairly regular routine. In fact, my 4-year old even understands why I do […]

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