Wellness Wave

      Setting realistic fitness goals can be hard if you don't make a detailed plan. It's important to focus on things that are achievable and aren't totally out of your reach. One way you can use to make a practical fitness plan is by using the SMART method. The SMART method stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound.      S pecific- When setting goals, you need to clearly state what you want to accomplish. It's important to identify what exactly you want to accomplish, how you're planning to do it, and why it's important. An example is, "I want to lose weight." This is too broad. Instead, your goal should be, "I want to lose x number of pounds by doing x."       M easurable- Your goals should be trackable. It's easiest to track progress with numbers or important milestones. You can do this by tracking workouts, using fitness apps, and even taking progression photos. An example is, "I will run 2 miles wi...

       Does your nightly routine include a "midnight snack?" If this applies to you, do you ever think about how late-night snacking may affect you?  First, it's important to take into account what your snack consists of. Although just because it may be a healthy snack, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will be healthy for your body when it's consumed late at night. Let's dive in a little deeper on the positive and negative impacts.     The negative impacts include weight effects, sleeping problems, mental health effects, digestive, and metabolic issues. Eating late at night will increase the risk of gaining weight. This is because your body may store the excess energy that you've consumed into fat instead of burning it. Your body's ability to process food also slows down at night which can then lead to inefficient calorie burning. Sleeping problems occur especially from foods that are high in fat and sugar. This can disrupt the natural melatonin pro...

      Have you recently seen any trends when it comes to vegetarian diets and how you should be fueling your body? Do you ever think that maybe it's something you want to try? If you're trying to make up your mind, here are some pros and cons to think about.  Chopped Salad, Chopped Salad Recipe, Salad Recipe | Jimmy's     A popular example of trending diets is vegetarianism.  A vegetarian diet consists of a person not eating any type of meat. Pros of a vegetarian diet consist of health benefits, environmental impact, ethical reasoning, and nutrient rich. When doing the correct planning for this type of diet, there's been links to lower risks of potential heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. A vegetarian diet is also known to lower cholesterol levels and improve digestion throughout the body. When reducing the amount of meat that a person is consuming and buying, carbon footprints are lowered and leads to less levels of...

    Do you have troubles dealing with acne? Are there times where you feel uncomfortable in your body because of what your skin looks like? Sometimes it can feel like a never-ending cycle. You go from cleanser to cleanser, just hoping something will work and clear your skin. But have you ever thought that maybe your diet is what is affecting your skin?  Well, I'm here to give some advice about a healthy way to clear your skin.      The first step is to focus on your gut health. Ultimately, your gut health is a leading factor to clearing acne. By having a healthy gut, inflammation is reduced, hormones are balanced, and your nutrient absorption is improved. Your gut contains trillions of bacterial cells that have an impact on your skin. When the number of harmful bacteria cells outnumber the good cells, inflammation can be triggered. When having an unhealthy gut, you're more susceptible to irregular hormones which will increase oil production and acne.  ...