Should Women Exercise Differently Than Men? When I first took an interest in strength training, I was a teenager in high school. I asked my older brother what to do and he set me up on a program much like … Continue reading
I recently celebrated my 47th birthday. Funny thing, I thought I was 47 all last year so I haven’t really aged. But my body tells me otherwise. As we age, our hormone levels decline and this is one reason we … Continue reading
Is Weight a Good Indication of Health? I had a friend who could eat whatever she wanted without gaining a pound. I used to marvel at how she could pack in a plate of French fries soaked in gravy and … Continue reading
Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss? When I was 7 years old, my parents put in an inground pool. I grew up swimming and enjoyed many happy summers playing in the pool. But I never considered swimming good for weight … Continue reading
Do You Need a Sports Bra? I’ve often joked that the reason I’m not a runner is because I’d have to wear three bras. I’ve never quite found a good sports bra until I started to actually research what makes … Continue reading
Can Sleep Help with Weight Loss? I’m a sleeper. Ever since I was a small child my mother never had to tell me to go to bed. I’d put myself to bed early and sleep until the late morning hours. … Continue reading
Less is More by Step Beth Nickel Do you choose a word of the year? My word for 2016 was more, as in more Bible study and prayer, more exercise, etc. I didn’t do as well as I would have … Continue reading
Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Although I’ve tried running in the past, I’ve never experienced the “runner’s high” and have maintained the excuse that I don’t like to run because it’s bad for my knees and it’ll cause arthritis. However, … Continue reading
Is Sweating a Good Way to Lose Weight? I come from a long line of sweaters. Not the kind where you knit but rather the kind where you drip. My mother sweats, my grandmother sweated, and I can probably assume … Continue reading
Are Carbohydrates Good or Bad for Me? If you search the Internet for no-carb diets you’ll discover reams and reams of diets proclaiming that cutting out carbohydrates is the answer to losing weight. But by cutting out carbohydrates you deprive … Continue reading