Flexibility is more than just showing off tricky yoga poses on Instagram or proving to your kids that you could do the splits in high school. It affects many hidden aspects of daily life, from decreased pain to improved strength. Whether you’ve been stretching for years or you’re brand new to this part of your fitness journey, flexibility is key to reaching your full physical potential. Learn five ways to improve your flexibility!

Having a full range of motion is key to moving properly in your workouts and in life. Range of motion is defined as the full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension. When you have a limited range of motion, it can actually cause a number of problems for you, and we’re here to help!

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In Health,

Coach Nanette

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We all grew up knowing that we need to “eat less, move more!” in order to lose weight, but I’m here to tell you IT IS NOT TRUE.

I know that goes against nearly all the popular weight loss advice you’ve ever heard, but hear me out!

Sure, eating less and moving more might give you some results… for a while… but it’s not what your body needs long-term.

What does your body need? Proper nutrition, rest, strength training, interval training, and cardio… in that order!

I know it seems counterintuitive to prioritize rest over exercise, but SO MANY people simply have it backward. They’re killing it in the gym every day and never giving their bodies a chance to rest, repair, and rebuild.

Not only that, but some women focus on cardio only and spend all of their time on the treadmill or elliptical. Let’s be real. Long-form cardio is boring! But, by itself, it just isn’t a good fat loss...

Summer is on its way...change is on its way! A new season is the perfect time to set some new goals and make sure you’re taking care of what really matters. That’s right, I’m talking about YOU.

If you’re like most women, you take care of everyone (and everything) else before you take care of your own needs, which often means they get put on the back burner.  

Sound familiar?  

I know I tend to do that when life gets busy! So let’s get back on track together.  

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I get many requests for my Bone Broth recipe. A friend once told me she could taste the love. My recipe has evolved over the years. This version is clearly the winner. Time to get it out there!

To help explain the nutritional benefits of bone broth, I'll quote from Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions cookbook (every kitchen must have this book); “Broth made from meat and animal bones is another good source of sodium, chloride and iodine as well as magnesium, potassium and important trace minerals. Broth made from fish carcasses and fish heads is rich in additional substances that nourish the thyroid gland. Properly made, broth is also a source of gelatin which research has shown to be an excellent aid to digestion and assimilation of cooked foods. The food provider with an eye for nutrition, as well as good taste, will make these broths a staple in her repertoire.”

I haven’t tried broth with fish carcasses, but bone broth is certainly a staple in our house....

When adopting a healthier lifestyle in hopes of losing weight, in the form of body fat, the 2 most popular ways to track progress are;

1. Body weight

2. Body measurements

They both have their place in monitoring progress, however, in my opinion, one method is hands down the best option. Here are my take and recommendation.

Body Weight

Measuring body weight on a scale wins the convenience factor because scales are available most anywhere. But it’s also the most inaccurate because it takes everything into account, including what you just ate or drank, what you’re wearing, your fluid retention, and your bones, fat & muscle.

And lastly, it seems to be the most misused. Some people get downright obsessive and weigh themselves multiple times throughout the day and think they have gained or lost based on the reading. I even heard of a woman who packed her scale when she traveled. Now that’s obsessive.

It’s near impossible to gain or lose a pound of fat in a few...

All fermented foods are pickles, but not all pickled foods are ferments. What? This can be confusing because both are referred to as pickles. The term pickle refers to any fruit or vegetable that is preserved in an acidic medium; a salt brine for fermenting or an acid for pickling. Fermenting is simply a form of pickling, so they both really are pickles.

I love both, and I prepare both. My method choice is based on the goal of the product. However, I do choose one over the other more often. Here’s the low-down.

These food preservation techniques have stood the test of time. Humans have been eating pickles for many thousands of years. For added incentive, you can easily make them at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought. Personally, I think homemade is better.

Read labels if purchasing from a store because most have added yellow dye. Why? I have no idea. It isn’t necessary because they are colorful and beautiful just as they are.

For fermenting, the brine can be...