Hydration: The underappreciated performance enhancer The summer heat is on and with it comes increased sweat with exercise. Sweating is necessary for the body to cool it’s core temperature, and without effective sweating we would essentially cook our cells. People sweat in different ways. For some, the sweat pours off of […]
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Easy Vegetable and Ham Frittata
“Summer is officially here and with it the HEAT! Don’t let the fear of heating up the house with the oven stop you from creating a healthy, nutritious meal. Allow me to reintroduce you to your long-lost friend, your slow cooker! On hot, humid days let your slow cooker make your meal with […]
Ask the Nutritionist: What Should I Eat Before I Exercise?
The short answer: It varies. Most athletes and every day exercisers underestimate the importance of pre-exercise fueling. The benefits of a pre-exercise meal are multi-faceted. Pre-exercise fueling helps maintain blood glucose levels to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which negatively impacts performance. The right food choices can also alleviate upper gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort […]
Becoming the Best Version of Myself: Kristen’s Story
“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” Sonia Ricotti Words can be very powerful; some might even say life changing. For me, the words above have become a sort of mantra that I first embodied during a time in my life that was filled with […]
Finding My Fit: Kaleigh’s Story
FIND YOUR FIT! Our theme for May at AddeoFit. Why do I love to work and play at AddeoFit? Because Finding Your Fit doesn’t just mean getting big muscles or looking “hot” in a bikini. Team ADF is about heart, about feeling good, about caring about the person next to you on the yoga […]
Kaleigh’s Story: Loving Yourself Beyond the Stigma of Mental Illness
The idea of loving myself was completely foreign until I realized I had no other option. My depression was so bad I could barely pull myself from my wooden bedroom floor. Nothing mattered, every conversation and every day melted together. I was unfulfilled with my work as a waitress – working doubles barely getting by, […]