I Don’t Have Time To Stretch
melissa2026-07-03T18:28:56-06:00I say this, and my husband does too. But really when I stop and think about it, this is just not true. There are so many ways to work stretching into our days. Here are
Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!
melissa2026-07-03T16:49:46-06:00Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now! Having lived in New England for a few years, when I think of fall, I think of this visual. However, living in Oakland, California,
Kale Sucks!
melissa2026-07-03T15:11:20-06:00Kale Sucks! That is what a very smart and funny guy said to me the other day. Yes, it is true some people just do not feel the love that is going around for this
March Is Nutrition Month
melissa2026-07-03T15:04:44-06:00Looking forward to spring and all of the wonderful produce that it brings, I cannot think of a better month for nutrition month. And to celebrate, we are kicking off the month with...rhubarb? Yes, rhubarb!
If You Stop Thinking Of Exercise As A Way To Lose Weight, You May Actually Enjoy It
melissa2026-07-03T08:52:24-06:00For years, I thought of exercise in terms of calories in and calories out: Eat too much pizza on Saturday night, take an extra spin class. Skip an hourlong run, skip a bagel the next
New Year, New You?
melissa2026-07-03T06:43:21-06:00Happy New Year! Many times, we start the new year by making resolutions for a new and improved version of ourselves – a Melissa 5.0 in my case. But maybe we do not really want
The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-07-03T03:36:25-06:00Today we have a beautiful rain storm here and we are so happy for it. And since the trees still have their winter look, a warm dish for dinner is the plan. A few years
Exercise is more than a walk in the park…
melissa2026-07-02T23:55:26-06:00…and this is great news as it gives us so many opportunities for adding movement to our lives. I hope you like the following suggestions and look forward to your great ideas for fitting in
Your Body Needs Everything All The Time
melissa2023-06-02T06:49:01-06:00I am sure you are familiar with various diet trends – no carb, low carb, no fat, high protein – the stream of new and revisited diets is endless. Unfortunately it is not as simple
Quality + NEAT Tricks = Happy Spring
melissa2023-01-05T06:08:51-07:00Spring 2019 Newsletter Post April 03, 2019 Hello and happy spring! The longer days are so lovely. Did you build a new habit last month? I hope you found something to inspire and support you.