by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 30, 2014 | Fitness, Nutrition
Carbs are not evil. We need them. In fact, they are the body’s preferred energy source. Personally, without them I get a little fuzzy, a little cranky and very hard to deal with. Perhaps you’ve felt the same way if you’ve ever tried one of many popular carb limiting...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 19, 2014 | Farmers Market Finds, Nutrition
Photo by Pamela Hernandez In the Ozarks, I feel the farmers markets’ really don’t start to hit their stride until June. This is the time of year when I yearn to go to the market and roam. It seems that there is something new coming into season every week. I want...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 16, 2014 | Nutrition, Recipes, Reviews
Photo by Pamela Hernandez Summertime doesn’t alter my morning tea ritual at all. A hot cup of jasmine green or pu’erh tea in the morning makes me feel energized and focused for the day. The warmth is comforting and centers me as I write blog posts or check emails...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 5, 2014 | Nutrition, Recipes
Photo by Pamela Hernandez I must admit, some of my biggest recipe fails are when I start “free styling” with random substitutions. You should ask my husband some time about the coconut cream pie I tried to make that came out more like coconut cream pudding. Or the...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 29, 2014 | Fitness, General Health, Motivation, Nutrition
Not everyone works an 8-5 Monday to Friday schedule. Nurses, morning television crews and security guards are just a few professions that work hours at odds with natural body rhythms. This can make it challenging to maintain your fitness. But never fear! You can put...
by Jenn Speer | May 19, 2014 | Fitness, Motivation, Nutrition, Success Stories
Out of all my blogging friends, I have known Jenn the longest. We’ve actually known each other since junior high school and shared many classes in high school. I’m proud to say she was one of my first clients. She came to the open house I held when I launched Thrive...
