Written by Leah Sanders, CHFC Fitness Manager Beat the crowd Every year, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve the quality of their lives. Many have a goal to work out, lose weight, eat differently or sleep more. Oftentimes, these goals are set without the right resources to change. If you know […]

Did you know that exercise also plays a strong role in lowering your cancer risk?  Taking part in physical activity is one of the most important things that you can do for your health, according to the most recent government guidelines. Physical activity and cancer: six research findings you need to know.    Activity lowers the […]

I’ll admit that when I first started hearing about meditation I was a little skeptical. The images that came to my mind were ones of a person sitting cross-legged on the floor thinking about nothing for hours at a time, and I thought to myself “There’s no way I can do that”. Fast forward to […]

We know that exercise is good for us, so why is it so hard to do it sometimes? I’ve had numerous people tell me that they just don’t like to exercise and it isn’t fun for them. First, let me dispel the myth that you’re alone if you feel this way. You’re not! For many […]

Imagine that one of your friends called you feeling bad about themselves because they hadn’t been able to make it to the gym as much as they had planned. Would you tell them that they’re a failure and they might as well give up now because they’ll never reach their goal? Absolutely not! But how […]

As I talk to people who are interested in improving their health and wellbeing, I’ve noticed there is a common thread that hold many of us back. We feel the need to prove, to either ourselves or others that we can be successful, and if we don’t reach our intended level of success, we feel […]

May is National Employee Health and Fitness Month. Since many of us spend a good deal of time at work, here are a few ways you can incorporate healthier habits while you’re in the office. Try some of these on your own or encourage coworkers to join you! Move around and stretch. You may have […]

One of the biggest obstacles I hear my health coaching clients mention is that it is hard to find time to take care of themselves. We all want to accomplish everything that makes us a good spouse, parent, friend, coworker, caregiver, etc. but it’s easy to let these roles overshadow our own needs. When we […]

When you think of the word “self-care”, what do you picture? Do you see delicious treats, bubble baths, massages or other indulgences that are often portrayed on social media? Things that seem like more of a reward than an everyday part of life? While self-care can certainly involve these things, it seems to have taken […]

As we start getting closer to warmer weather, many people use this transition as a time to deep clean, reduce clutter, and take stock of what they have. It can also be a great time to reflect on your habits and how they’re supporting your overall health and wellness. Once you have established a healthy […]

The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time. We start the year feeling motivated about all the big changes we’ll make in the coming months. However, many of us finding that motivation fading by the end of February. I truly believe that one of the biggest reasons we don’t keep these resolutions […]

The holidays can be both a joyful and a stressful time. We often rush right through the month of December going to parties, work events, family gatherings, and more. Before we know it, it’s the beginning of a new year. This year, take time to slow down, live in the moment and really enjoy the […]