Creating a Healthy Image of ourselves begins with overcoming what we’ve been taught to think of ourselves. 

 Your Weight does not define you.  This photo is of all the same weight (154 lbs) with different body types and shapes.  

They are all beautiful.  The weight does not define them or you.  Yet, most are not happy with their weight and use that as the only gage of progress. Why is that?  Well, a few reasons…

BMI has failed us.  BMI that is used by the medical field as a gage for healthiness has come with a baggage that leads to poor habits.  A high BMI tells us one thing…my weight is too high and I need to lose weight.  It tells us that I need to go on a restrictive, low calorie diet. 

But it's not the right approach, because ...

Diets have failed us.  Have you ever heard someone say they lost 10, 20, 30, even 100 pounds, but they have very flabby skin...those underarm “wings”?    Well, here’s a secret you should know…the flabby skin It actually comes from the diets they’ve ...

What do workouts and flowers have in common? Your day will feel much brighter with them included!🌞

On the other hand, exercise programs are like flower gardens. If done well and consistently cared for, they can be sustainable enough to provide those brighter days for life! 🌷🌻

Are you struggling with energy and mood issues throughout the day?

Exercise can make a substantial positive impact on both of those.

Check out Jarrod's video for more info!

Common thinking in today's world is that success must be immediate or it isn't worth the effort.

However, the most satisfying and sustainable successes come from being consistent and understanding it doesn't happen overnight.

Never settle for the "quick fix"!

Eating chocolate has been associated with pleasure and guilt.  But there is a way to enjoy chocolate without the guilt. In fact, as Colin Champ, a physician dedicated to cancer prevention, writes that when eating chocolate, it promotes our body “to increase antioxidant production and reduce our risk of cancer, while leaving them more sensitive to insulin (and us with a lower blood sugar). They can also improve our blood vessel and heart function, and, much like when we eat bitter and cruciferous vegetables, stimulate our detoxification mechanisms to rid the body of dangerous chemicals.” 

That’s great, but there are loads of different chocolate...Are they all the same?  Well no.  Many companies have often replaced the healthier ingredients with sugar to sweeten the flavor and lower the cost.   But there are these key factors that you should include as a healthy way to choose the right chocolate and both enjoy and get the health benefit out of it!

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It's Love of Self and Neighbor Month! To treat yourself right, follow these tips to satisfy your Chocolate indulgence. Choose chocolate that Maximizes Real Cocoa content and has High Fat/low sugar. In moderation, the right Chocolate can produce healthy antioxidants and more!

Too often we find ourselves looking for validation or happiness from people and objects around us.
However, it is most important that we believe in ourselves first and foremost! In whatever way works best for you, take time to build confidence in yourself.
You won't regret it!

Happy Valentine's Day!💘

Our challenge to you this Valentine's Day, and every day going forward, is to take a step back and not only appreciate your loved ones, but to appreciate yourself as well!

Self-care is important but often forgotten, so make it a priority this week!

It's easy to get distracted by what is going on around us and feel overwhelmed. Each day we're gifted an opportunity to become a better version of ourselves than we were the day before, so let's take time to slow down and be mindful of what we're doing to help our future selves!

Vitamin D is an essential factor in many different functions of the human body. We usually get it from the sun, but if you are deficient it may be necessary to use supplements. Check out Dakota's video for more!