Have you ever set a challenging goal, made sacrifices to achieve it, and heard a quiet, nagging voice in the back of your head ask, “Why am I doing this?” I don’t ask myself this question too often, but, sometimes, […]

Salata has QUICKLY become one of my favorite restaurants around the city. Though I’m not a big salad or sandwich person, something about a salad WRAP excites me. Salata allows you to choose your toppings to create your own signature […]

Do you go to the gym just to exercise or are you training your body? I was just reading a blog by T-Nation and loved their comparison of exercise vs. training. Read below: “Exercise is physical activity for its own sake, […]

There’s something about setting a goal that makes us think we’re in control. We plan for the perfect situation and expect the situation to remain perfect until we reach the goal. Ever had a weight loss goal and told yourself, […]

With more and more emphasis being placed on healthy eating, you probably hear about dietitians and nutritionists more frequently. Though some people (incorrectly) use the term interchangeably, there are a few big differences between these two job titles. I am […]

Blue Diamond Natural Oven Roasted Dark Chocolate Almonds   If you like chocolate-covered almonds, I have a treat for you! I found these almonds on the shelf while shopping at HEB. Being a chocolate lover, of course I gravitated towards […]

“You ARE what you train for.” As I train for an upcoming 10K, this thought continually bounces around in my head. I have keep reminding myself that, even though I’m a natural sprinter, I can and will do anything that […]

Written By: Joy Diggs, MS, CPT, RD, LD Certified Personal Trainer Registered and Licensed Dietitian When grocery shopping, it is always important to stock up on fruits and veggies, but which is the best choice, fresh, frozen, or canned? The […]

With the new juicing craze, it seems like everybody (and their mama) has gone out to buy a juicer. My own mother asked me to buy her a juicer for Christmas! But after my mother’s first juicing experience, she was […]

“Metabolism” is just a big, fancy word the means, “the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy (1).” Every time we eat and drink, our body has to break the food down into a form […]

Did you know that a calorie is just a measurement of energy? The energy our bodies need daily is provided by the food and drinks we consume, which contain calories. Some foods provide more energy, or calories, than others. If […]

You have worked hard during the week, so the normal mentality is to “treat” yourself over the weekend to whatever you desire. You deserve it right? Studies show that Americans eat more calories on weekend days (Friday-Sunday) than weekdays. Additional […]