Anyone else feel convicted when you get your “screen time” report on your phone each week? What about TV? How much time in front of that screen do we get sucked into during the week? Why are we so attached to these things? I have a theory that the total and even partial isolation we […]
This scenario describes what so many people fear: the dreaded “plateau.” The moment when your body begins to adapt to the lifestyle that started the gradual process towards reaching your goals in the first place. The hard work that had once been enough to achieve the desired results is no longer working. What is happening […]
Shannon Riley-Coyner, Creator of Truly Force Free Animal Training and Best-Selling Author of “The Evolution of Dog Training” talked with Bloom host Gayle Guyardo about dog training that can truly force-free. For more info about Shannon’s brand-new course, “Truly Force Free Good Manners” visit TrulyForceFree.com/bloom to receive BLOOM SPECIAL OFFER of 50 percent off Shannon’s Truly […]
Why wait until January 1st to renew your commitment to healthy habits? I know the holiday season is upon you… but that’s just it, the next two months are when many people gain unwanted weight. Studies show that even if the average American were to only gain one or two pounds between Thanksgiving and New […]
While growing up, I loved riding my bike around the neighborhood. We spent hours doing “tricks” down our steep driveway. I distinctly remember my brother standing on the bicycle seat as he careened down the incline. I’m sure we gave my mom a heart attack… or maybe she was blissfully unaware inside the house. As […]
Although some gyms have started to open back up, many of us are still working out at home. Home workouts can still be intense. If you have been doing the same routine for a while, it may be time to step it up. Functional exercises like squats, push-ups, and plank holds are always a great […]
Who doesn’t want a cold refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer afternoon? Here are some tips to keep those treats from destroying your health goals.Who doesn’t want a cold refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer afternoon? Here are some tips to keep those treats from destroying your health goals. Healthy disclaimer There will […]
Ahhh, summertime. A time when many Americans pack up the family car or head to the skies for a getaway with the kids, or even a solo time of rest and relaxation. Traveling is full of possibilities. It’s a chance to meet new people, see new places, try new foods and experience different cultures. Getting […]
It’s the perfect time of year to fire up the backyard grill and enjoy some fun summer cookouts with family and friends! It’s also the time of year for active family vacations, pool days, and sand volleyball… so you definitely want to eat healthy and stay fit so you can keep up with all the […]
Feel better and improve health by increasing your vegetable intake. Getting your 5+ servings a day of vegetables can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, give you feelings of well-being, and curb your appetite. That’s a lot of benefits! If you […]