They just might do the same for you. — For about five years now, I have lived what I would call a very healthy lifestyle. I don’t love to use the word healthy, because I think it’s a very relative term. My perception of a healthy diet or lifestyle could be completely different than yours. …

I used to dislike veggies; now I can’t get enough. — There is one food group that a whopping 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough of — vegetables. I’m proud to say that I’m not part of that 90 percent, at least, not anymore. I truly love vegetables, and not in the “I eat them because they’re good for me”…

Oatmeal not included. — I love oatmeal. In fact, I enjoy it so much that I eat it about five times per week. It keeps me fit, fueled, and focused on busy work days. Those of you who have followed me for quite some time probably know that I’ve written about oatmeal too many…

Daily practices that pay off year after year. — I have never been a firm believer in New Year’s resolutions. It is unrealistic to try and completely change your life in one day. Change happens slowly, not all at once. With that said, I still enjoy the idea of a fresh start. I love writing down goals at the…

Simple yet transformative practices. — No matter who you are, there are a few basic necessities that you must have in order to survive — food, water, shelter, and of course, money. Everyone needs money to live off of. Just how much you can survive comfortably on depends on where you are located, how large…

Nutrient dense meals to stay fit and fueled. — I have been fueling myself as a vegan endurance athlete for about five years now. For almost three of those years, I was still competing as a division one cross-country and track athlete. …

Research backed benefits of becoming an early bird. — My sleep schedule has been metronomic for years now. Most nights go a little something like this — I get tired, crawl into bed, and I’m out like a light within minutes. I sleep for about eight hours and then wake up full of energy, eager to start my day. …

Along with the reasons why. — I have been heavily involved in the health and fitness industry for many years. I started playing basketball in first grade, joined my school’s track team in seventh grade, and started running cross-country in eighth grade. For the entirety of my high school career, I was a three sport athlete…

It takes less than 5 minutes to make. — For the majority of my four years of high school, there were two specific breakfast foods that I ate almost every day without fail. The first was sugar cereal with milk, and the second was vanilla flavored greek yogurt topped with banana slices and granola. While both of these options…