My Top 3 Simple Tips to Stay in Shape

March 3, 2017 by Cris 1 Comment

Hey friends! How are you? Hope you’re enjoying the morning. Btw, Happy Friday! ;-) It’s been a while since I’ve done a stay-in-shape-related post, so I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned in keeping myself in shape during the last few hectic weeks.

As you already know, I don’t believe in quick magic diets that promise you to lose weight in a short time, gain energy and fix all of your health problems.

Quality for quantity, get fit for video games — this is how I see it, “no excuses” when it comes to making healthier choices. So, give one, two, or why not even all three of these habits a try for a month, and let me know how it works for you….

10 Proven Signs You Should Get More Sleep

February 17, 2017 by Cris 4 Comments

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Hey friends! Haaaaaappy Friday! :-) Hope you are having a wonderful morning and have some fun events ahead. What are you up to this weekend? Sorry for disappearing on you lately. I took up a new professional challenge and the commute takes up a big chunk of the day. For now. Soon to be changed.

Back to today’s blog post, do you sleep enough? I’ve recently decided to focus on the importance of sleep to complement my healthy lifestyle. A good night’s sleep can improve overall health and it’s just as valuable as regular exercise and wholesome nutrition.

Did you know that not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain, weaken the immune system, and make you feel sluggish the next day?

It’s true. I recently realized that I run much better on a Sunday morning and I am pretty sure that it’s because I have caught up on my sleep. Here are ten proven signs you should be getting better sleep….

Change Your Mindset & Push Your Limits

January 5, 2017 by Cris Leave a Comment

Hey friends! Happy 2017! I have officially and happily survived the holidays – taking up snowboarding was such a fantastic idea. Change your mindset and push your limits in 2017, too.

Taking up bouldering last year

Do you know that the body achieves what the mind believes? It’s true. Beliefs are what we tell ourselves about a given topic and they are influenced by many factors including family, friends, partner, society, and so on.

Beliefs are the key to success and failure. And this applies to all areas of our lives….

My Top 5 Weight Loss Myths To Forget About

December 1, 2016 by Cris 2 Comments

Hey friends! I must admit I hate all Weight Loss Solutions that try to sell us pills for tighten up our tummies, lose those last 10 pounds in order to finally feel confident in our own skin. However, what I hate the most is the bad advice on how one can avoid excess weight (coming from supposedly healthcare professionals).

There’s probably no single topic that is as rife with misconceptions, misunderstandings and outright mythology as weight loss. Unfortunately, there are many beliefs and partial truths and somehow they end up as the end-all truth only to disappoint many. We have all fallen for one myth or another over the years so read on for clarification and good health. The weight loss will come….

Top 10 Foods You’ll Never Find In My Refrigerator

November 10, 2016 by Cris Leave a Comment

Hey friends! Happy Thursday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. I am going to have an early morning trail (fun) RUN followed by a birthday party. FANTASTIC! :-)

I am posting this article as I’ve gotten a few questions over time from friends on which foods I don’t keep in my refrigerator.

Did you know that refrigeration can actually cause certain foods to spoil faster? It’s true. In fact, here are top 10 foods that you’ll never find in my refrigerator (mostly because I store them somewhere else, either counter or in my pantry):…