-3 minute read- For those who deal with Seasonal Depression…. Now is the time to get proactive. Don’t wait until you are deep in those feelings to try to get out of them. It may be too late or too hard to get out of the funk by then. Think about the things that brought joy during the months you felt your best. Then do the following: 1. ✨Try to implement the things you that bring you joy throughout Fall and Winter. We like to do all the things we love in the summer because days are longer and the weather is nice. But don’t stop just because the seasons are…
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March Madness with Pure and Simple Fitness
This month has been full of adventure for Pure and Simple Fitness. From Chair Yoga with seniors to mindful movement with Cincinnati Public Schools, to twisting and back bends with tacos. We had a pretty full schedule and I can’t wait to share some of the fun we had with you. Chair Yoga at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Pure and Simple Fitness had the pleasure of meeting some pretty amazing ladies at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and instructing a chair yoga class. We discussed the importance of stretching and moving our bodies so that we can remain mobile and independent. Stretching allows us to continue to do things like reach…
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Youth Wellness Initiative
I’m so excited to announce this new program that Pure and Simple Fitness has created! Pure and Simple Fitness has been funded by Hamilton County to help with the execution of a new program designed to bring fun fitness, mindful movement, and nutrition guidance and meals to the youth within our community. I’d like to introduce to you the Youth Wellness Initiative. 🎉 Did you know that childhood obesity is on the rise? And African American youth are at higher numbers than their White or Asian counterparts. According to CDC, 24.8% of Black youth are obese, with only 9% of Asians being obese. Obesity can lead to other health issues…
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Bad Carbs vs Good Carbs
Carbs have a bad reputation. So much so that people will try to eliminate carbs out of their diet all together! But before you go on a No Carb Ever diet, let’s learn a little more about them. All Carbs Are Not Bad 💥 Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, play a critical role in our daily bodily functions. Carbs consist of sugars, starches, and fiber. This nutrient category is the body’s main fuel source and should be consumed for proper bodily functions. The word carbohydrate comes from the chemical makeup of the nutrient food group. The chemical makeup includes carbon, water and oxygen, hence “carbo” meaning carbon and “hydrate” meaning…
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Tips to Get Through Thanksgiving without Bigging Our Backs 😳🤭😜
I get a ton of questions on how to avoid weight gain during this festive food holiday. Although it seems like a no brainer, it really is difficult to control ourselves and show some restraint around this holiday. I have compiled a list of things to do to avoid the big backs that can follow after the food fest coma we like to put ourselves in around Thanksgiving. 1. REMEMBER: YOU WILL EAT AGAIN Why do we act like this is our last meal? You will have the opportunity to eat again. Maybe it won’t be these same foods, but you will eat again. Stop telling yourself that you are…
