by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 21, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Healthy Holidays, Nutrition
image by JD Hancock I love Halloween. I love decorating pumpkins, searching for the perfect costume and watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. I do not like the sugar fest however that is has become. If it were truly just one night a year, a treat, then it...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 17, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Nutrition
image by maf04 The 2013 Breast Cancer Fact Sheet from Susan G. Komen for the Cure says there are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Each one will meet with her doctor to discuss the medical aspects of her treatment plan. But will the doctor...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 14, 2013 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation
image by Neil Fowler Guilt is a not always a bad thing. It can spur us to do the things we know we should do or it can bash us over the head, nudging us to make a hard (but right) decision. Yet it is still a rather unpleasant emotion. I do try to avoid guilt. For...
by Pamela Hernandez | Oct 3, 2013 | Fitness, Motivation
image by Valerie Everett Whatever your political slant we can all agree that the landscape of employer provided health insurance is changing due to the Affordable Care Act. Workplace wellness programs are a part of the discussion. Many of you may be experiencing...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 30, 2013 | Fitness, Nutrition
image by John Loo Never assume anything when it comes to food labels. What seems simple may not be so simple. The product you’ve always loved can change without notice. I continue to learn this the hard way. The first time, several years ago, was when I picked...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 26, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Nutrition, Reviews
photo by W Brian Duncan All calories are not created equal. I’ve always said this journey is about food quantity AND food quality. My goal for taking the MedGem test with the Registered Dietitian at Hy-Vee was to get a validation or adjustment to my food quantity. I...
