METABOLIC EXPRESSION AND EXERCISE | PROTEIN OXIDATION AND OVERTRAINING

Protein Oxidation and Over training  The nature of exercise is to break the body down, so it can build itself back up stronger than before. But there is such a thing as too much training, which can be made worse by improper fueling.   What is protein oxidation?...

METABOLISM | CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates Statement: “Stay Energized! – Make sure you’re fueling for your day”   Facets of Carbohydrates Eat carbohydrates! Stay away from carbohydrates! Dance around carbohydrates! It seems like every time your turn around there is a different view on...

SELF-AWARENESS AND CHANGE

What is the equation for behavioral change? That’s one of the central questions that social scientists have been trying to tackle. There are many theories ranging from learned associations and changing habits to underlying motivations and appealing to the instincts....

SELF-CARE

Although it is all well and good to be in the service of others, we should also engage in self-care to ensure our own emotional, mental, and physical health. Self-care is the act of doing things to take care of ourselves such as having a rest day.   Adding...

SOCIAL CONNECTION

In general, we, human beings, are wired for social connection. The dilemma arises when we can’t define what sort of connection we need, be it mental (intellectual stimulation, shared interests), emotional connection (mutual understanding, vulnerability), spiritual...

SOCIAL MINDFULNESS

The act of being mindful means to be observant of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and surroundings without becoming stuck in one’s mind with analysis and judgment. This is the essence of being present. A present mindset can be extended towards our social...