Author Archives: Bryce Lindsay

The Prize is the Process not the Outcome!

March 15, 2015 Stress Management

I talk so much about making health a lifestyle. However, life is always evolving. When it come to health we all have our goals like losing 20 pounds, running a 5K, or having extra energy to chase 4 kids. However, the goal or outcome is not the ultimate prize. The prize is the process! It's not the outcome that we need to focus on week after week, it's the actions and barriers we are overcoming right now. These barriers are what weighs us down hour after hour. If we focus on the journey of creating healthier actions, we overcome our barriers and the end goal just happens. The end goal becomes the byproduct which allows us to maintain it so much more easily. The outcome can burn us out, frustrate us if we don't see it early enough, or worst case is make us feel like failures.

National Nutrition Month Eating How-To’s!

March 12, 2015 Nutrition

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Yes, I talk about eating nutritiously all the time but now it is time to get specific! This month is all about creating awareness of food choices and making a routine of eating nutrient-dense foods all day long. Follow these tips to add more nutrients into your meals.

Begin Your Day the Healthy Way!

March 10, 2015 Stress Management

Have you ever realized that when we wake up late our whole day feels frazzles and frantic! Don't let this be you. We all wake up with a blank slate every morning, a chance to have an awesome, productive, successful day. A morning routine will help set the path for an awesome day to follow. So let's figure out how to begin each day in an action-oriented and managed-stress state of mind.

Make Laughter Your New Weekend Evening Workout!

March 6, 2015 Exercise, Nutrition, Stress Management

When was the last time you remember you laughed so uncontrollably? Who was it? What were you laughing about? Mine, you ask? Last Friday! I hosted a Girls and Games night. I needed a night to just wind down with close friends and do an activity that we don't typically do---yes card games. It was a night to remember. Did you know laughter is a great calorie burn?

Relax to Rest then Rejuvenate! Tips for a more sound sleep.

March 4, 2015 Sleep

It is easy to find ourselves restless at night. If you are having a rough time getting to sleep at night, you’re not alone! We have nights where our brain can’t shut off, the body is too hot or cold, or the bed isn’t comfortable. But keep reading, because a few easy tips to change your evening routine can help you sleep more soundly….get ready for some zzz’s.

Set Your Home Up for Success!

February 25, 2015 Stress Management

Creating our environment to be a safe zone eliminates our temptations to indulge! Setting your home up for success actually makes you stress less! Yes, it is true. When we have our healthy items planned and ready to go, we are actually more organized and utilize our time more effectively. So test out one of these tips to see if you breathe a little easier this week. Willpower is very difficult to grow if we keep setting it up for failure. Putting temptations right in front of us time and time again weakens our willpower, so here are simple strategies to set your home up for success!

Grab the Garlic!

February 21, 2015 Nutrition, Recipes

Besides the downside of smelly breath, Garlic has great health benefits. It can be used in many ways, in multiple parts of our diets. For anyone who knows me, I waft with the smell of garlic whenever I am cooking! Fresh garlic has so much more flavor and health benefits than the jar garlic. Truly don't waste your time with a jar and grab a bulb. Below are just a few of the many great things about garlic and steps to utilize it (you won't regret grabbing it at the store this weekend!):

Reasons to Pack Your Lunch

February 18, 2015 Nutrition

Have I told you how I love my lunch box? It has become a fashion accessory! Now you may think I am crazy but everyday I work in the office or I am running errands out of town, my lunch box is packed. One reason I save time and the second is it is much cheaper! By doing simple preparation the night before you can have a ready-to-go lunch.

Kristen’s Quick Prep Go-To Meal!

February 11, 2015 Nutrition, Recipes

My typical Wednesday is a whirl wind -- I wake up at 4:15am, leave the house at 5:15am to coach all day. I get home at 5pm and the last thing I want to do is exercise though I know this will make me feel so much better and less stressed! But it is already 5pm so if I workout I won't have time to cook a nice dinner for my husband who has been on the road all week traveling for work unless we eat late and the only thing I want to do is GO TO BED! So I pull together enough energy to prep a swift dinner, put on my tennis shoes as motivation and call a friend to meet me at the gym in 15 min.

Don’t Let Yogurt be Greek to You!

February 9, 2015 Nutrition, Recipes

One of my favorite breakfast's is a Greek Yogurt parfait! I have a major sweet tooth and this hits the spot filled with protein, filling fat, and energy to push me to get through the day. However, I am sure you have heard differing stories on the health levels of Greek yogurt and you are probably wondering which is true. You’re not alone! Over the past year or so more and more brands of yogurts are added to the grocery shelves. Crazy kinds, ingredients, and sugars are all increasing confusion and curiosity. Here are tips for Greek Yogurt to be a healthy part of your day, not a desert!