It’s so easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit – in the wrong way. With seasonal movies and social media posts depicting idyllic scenes, we might feel the need to create our own picture-perfect home and events. The problem is, life isn’t perfect, so trying to make it that way leads to worry and frustration. How can we achieve a stress-free holiday season that brings us and our ...
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Thanksgiving is just two days away, THRIVERS! Are you ready for food, family, and fun? Between the mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, it’s easy to get carried away at Thanksgiving and negate the hard work you’ve put in all year to maintain a healthy weight. But by adding SCULPT to the THRIVE Experience, you can not only stay on track this Thanksgiving, you can take your results to new ...
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While we often associate giving thanks with a specific holiday, we should make practicing gratitude a daily habit all year long. It will actually help us feel better, emotionally and physically. A bonus? It’s contagious! Benefits of Gratitude We all know that feeling grateful in the moment feels wonderful, but it also can have lasting effects. Among these positive results are: Improved sleepStronger immune systemFewer aches and painsElevated moodMore positive thoughts and emotionsBetter ...
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You know those people in your life who claim they can survive on just a few hours of sleep a night? The ones who get up before the crack of dawn to go for a run and stay up late accomplishing something important? They might seem superhuman, but they actually should be sleeping at least seven hours nightly like the rest of us mere mortals. How much do we need? The National ...
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By now, we all know that fiber is an important element of a healthy diet, but do you know what to eat to get more fiber in your diet? Not only can this important macronutrient help with weight loss, it can also lower your cholesterol, along with your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Which is why the Institute of Medicine recommends 38 grams of fiber per day for men and ...
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