by Pamela Hernandez | Mar 10, 2014 | Fitness, General Health, Nutrition
Photo by Simon Harrod There is only one food I get asked about more than protein bars and that is protein powders. Maybe food is the wrong word. Perhaps supplement is a better choice. The goal should be to get nutrients from real foods when possible. But sometimes we...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 27, 2014 | Fitness, General Health
Image by L. Whittaker. I love it when doctors take the time to discuss lifestyle factors as the first line of treatment. In our world of instant gratification and primetime drug commercials, it’s not an easy conversation to have with a patient who is asking for a pill...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 24, 2014 | Fit Travel, Fitness, Reviews
Hong Kong at Sunset by W Brian Duncan People thought I was crazy when I told them we would only be in Hong Kong for 4 nights and 3 days. It does seem like a long way to go for a short visit. But I have come to enjoy our short trips. Being gone for a week or longer can...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 20, 2014 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Motivation, Success Stories
Guest Post by Brenda Betham. I met Brenda Betham at Wordcamp KC a few years ago. We chat on Twitter occassionally and recently she shared her success with food tracking. I thought her experience might be helpful to those still fighting to track food, workouts and...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 17, 2014 | Fitness, General Health, Nutrition
image by Tracey Leigh A wellness program in an unwell environment is just lip service. Many companies spend a great deal of time and money setting up Biggest Loser contests and incentives to get people moving. Information is shared on a regular basis on the importance...
by Pamela Hernandez | Feb 6, 2014 | Fitness, Nutrition, Recipes, Reviews
Photo by Pamela Hernandez. When I started this journey I was on the go a lot. I worked a full time job and going to school at the same time. I needed portable and portion controlled foods. I needed something I could stash in my desk or backpack to keep hunger at bay...