In It For the Long Term

You all know my passion for health and fitness. I firmly believe that healthy eating and exercise lead to a longer and happier life. I recently viewed an eye opening video clip that reaffirmed this.

BodyPump Video Assessment

Yesterday I finally accomplished the next step of the BodyPump instructor process. I video taped myself teaching a full class, and it went great! It’s all ready to be sent in and assessed. Fingers crossed I get that full pass!!

Six Awesome Ways to Eat a Yam!!

Yams are my favorite type of carbs…by FAR. I always make sure that the yam bowl (yes they have their own bowl in my kitchen) is fully stocked. In fact, almost every time we visit the store, yams are thrown into the cart! Thank God my Mom loves me and is willing to buy them every time. Thanks Mom, you’ve always got my back.

TeelFit Tips: Surviving a Holiday Party

This is probably less than perfect timing, as the Fourth was yesterday. Way to go, Will. Luckily, the same tips apply to any family gathering and get-together!

Diet is such a confusing thing…

It’s amazing how something as simple as eating can get so darn complicated. One study shows that you should eat one thing, another says you shouldn’t. You should eat all nonfat foods. No, you need to eat lots of healthy fats. But you also need plenty of protein. Carbs are good. Carbs are bad. AGGGGHHH!!!!