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Fiber, found in all plant-based foods in varying amounts, is good for our health, but why? How much do you need? And how can you get more fiber into your diet? There are two kinds of fiber: Soluble fiber is associated with lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, regulating blood sugar, and a lower risk of heart… Continue Reading
Hey guys – happy Sunday! I’ve enjoyed a great weekend with family and friends, and even was able to sneak out with my pal Emma (@egrrrl) for a fantastic 10 mile training run in the snow and cold. Having a friend to train with sure helps to make the miles go by faster. Tomorrow we’re… Continue Reading
Hey guys! How did you do with Sunday’s handstand push up challenge? I’ve been having a lot of fun with the kiddos trying to improve… Today’s challenge in the 31 Days to a Healthier You series is nutritional: Drink GREEN tea! Why green tea? It tastes great and… Green tea has a high content of… Continue Reading
Hey guys! How are you doing with the one day challenges so far? How much water did you drink in the challenge two days ago? Yes, I know, I missed posting a challenge yesterday and for that I apologize profusely. I’m solo-parenting this week, and instead of staying up to write a post after putting… Continue Reading
Ouch! I am SORE from yesterday’s challenge! Don’t you just love that burn? It reminds me that I’m pushing my body to improve – no pain, no gain! Today’s challenge is a nutritional challenge: Day 6: Eat a Rainbow When was the last time you ate a rainbow of fruits and veggies? Blueberries, strawberries, oranges,… Continue Reading
This week’s Guest Post is from: Vicki Zerbee of http://AntiAgingByDesign.com. … Continue Reading
I think every fitness magazine and fitness site I’ve ever read mentions that keeping a food diary is the best way to lose weight. Food diaries are vital for self-assessment and monitoring. Many studies have shown that people who keep food journals lose more weight and keep more of that weight off in the long… Continue Reading
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Who needs yet another boring ol’ Fitness site that doesn’t interact with you? In an effort to keep this site interactive and entertaining, I want to introduce you to the features you’ll find here at the Fitness Cheerleader… Continue Reading
Aging gracefully can be done and it is never, ever too late to start thinking about how our current lifestyle choices affects our aging process. I thought I would share my top 4 list for aging gracefully in an acronym I call HERN:… Continue Reading
Many of the symptoms of depression can be directly linked to vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the average diet, which is largely comprised of empty carbs, caffeine and sugar. Depression, mood swings and fatigue often have a common cause: poor nutrition…. Continue Reading
I’m challenging YOU to eat your fruits & veggies! How many times can YOU eat your servings of fruit & veggies in a week? month? Enter the challenge to win a Fitness Cheerleader Water Bottle!… Continue Reading
Yay! I’m getting closer to my goal! Besides training for the 1/2 marathon, my goal for this year is to lose 16 lbs. By losing this weight I’ll be back at my wedding weight!! I was smoking hot (as we all were) on my wedding day and I REALLY want to get back to that! … Continue Reading
Fitness Cheerleader is not just another Fitness Blog – it’s a site for Mom’s just like you and I – Mom’s that just need a cheerleader to help us in finding quick and easy ways to incorporate health and fitness into our lives…. Continue Reading