The New Year is one of the best times of the year to set fitness and wellness resolutions. And one of the best ways to ensure you keep those fitness and wellness resolutions all year long? A mood board. Mood boards can be a great source of inspiration for making healthier decisions and moving towards your fitness and wellness goals. But what, exactly, is a mood board, how do they work,  and how can you use mood boards to become the happiest, healthiest version of yourself in 2023 (and beyond)? Sometimes called a vision board, a mood board is a collection of images, graphics, words, and o ..read more

The thick of the holiday season usually means long nights trying to meet end of year deadlines, searching for gifts, traveling, and attending holiday festivities. Although this is a joyous time of year, it’s also hectic, and getting good quality sleep can rank low on your priority list.   Plus, there has always been this consensus that sleep debt could be forgiven with a couple of longer, quality nights of sleep, so you might be thinking you can catch up on those Zzz’s in the new year when things settle down. However, a recent article argues that the idea of “catching up on sleep” i ..read more

Check out Jeff’s video live in action by clicking this link. Not long ago, Jeff Pfaller set out at 1:30 AM, hoping to photograph the rainbows sometimes created by moonlight at Yosemite Falls. So, in the dark and cold, he loaded his camera gear and hiked a steep, deserted trail to Glacier Point. His Charge 4, which he always wears on his adventures, told him he’d logged over 10,000 steps. Once he set up his equipment, he waited patiently until the light from the full moon angled through the mist to reveal the color spectrum from violet to red, a rainbow with the stars of the night sky in the b ..read more

Eggnog has been a holiday tradition since the 1300’s, when European monks were known to drink “a warm ale of milk, eggs, and figs.” While we love these holiday flavors, modern day eggnog is usually packed with sugar and saturated fat. Because of that we ventured to make a rich creamy nog full of holiday spices, without the excess saturated fat and sugar. If you want to make your own vegan nog, fresh nut milk is key! It is incredibly easy to make and so much tastier than the store-bought variety. It is light, fluffy and textured, and a treat all on its own. This recipe begins with a homemade C ..read more

The Google Arts & Culture clock face for Fitbit is a visually unique and stunning smartwatch experience that evolves over time and brings daily delight. Fitbit partnered with the team at Google Arts & Culture, whose mission is to preserve—and make more accessible—the world’s art and culture. Together, they’ve brought a lovingly curated collection of artwork and photos from the world’s leading cultural institutions and artists directly to Fitbit smartwatches. Learn more about the collection, which includes famous masterpieces and thought provoking cultural delights, below. How does it ..read more

Let’s face it, life can be stressful at times. Things are great one minute, and everything’s upside down the next. Too much stress creates chaos in the body and does a solid number on your muscles. “Your muscles tighten as a result of stress and trauma, which can cause inflammation in the surrounding soft tissues,” says Amelia Bartolino, RD, NDTR and certified personal trainer at Unique Fitness. Stress that rapidly dawns on the body causes your muscles to become tense and resist motion. This can cause aches, pain, soreness, and muscle stiffness—and chronic stress prolongs these issues, leadin ..read more

The holidays offer a great opportunity to connect and spend time with your loved ones. But if you’re a person that struggles to set healthy boundaries, all of that quality time with your nearest and dearest can feel stressful and overwhelming. Setting boundaries with your friends, family, and loved ones is a must if you want to emerge from the holiday season feeling happy, healthy, and sane. But how, exactly, do you do that? What are healthy boundaries—and why are they so important during the holiday season? “Healthy boundaries are limits or rules that people set to maintain their physical an ..read more

Roasted vegetable orzo is a tasty alternative to the traditional holiday starchy dishes to bring variety over the festive season. This recipe features an array of smoky roasted veggies and toasty whole-wheat orzo. It is great served warm or at room temperature and easy to prepare ahead of time.  This dish is a great way to bring a broad selection of vegetables to the meal. Roasting the broccoli and cauliflower in a hot oven caramelizes them and gives them a great texture. Butternut squash, zucchini, eggplant or any of your other favorite seasonal vegetables can be substituted. Preserved ..read more

For many, the holidays are one of the busiest times, if not the busiest time, of the year. And with so much to do (shopping, holiday parties, school events…the list goes on), it can be hard to find a moment to catch your breath, let alone find time for self care. But prioritizing self care during the holidays is a must if you want to start the New Year feeling happy and healthy. So the question is, in the midst of all the holiday busyness, how do you make self care a priority? What is self-care, and why is it important to prioritize during the holidays?  We’ve said before that the truth ..read more

“Eat lots of fruit. Don’t eat fruit, it has too much sugar. Eat three balanced meals a day. Eat 6 small meals a day. Starvation slows your metabolism, but fasting for 16 to 18 hours can be good for your body.”  If you’re confused about nutrition, it’s because the information we receive about nutrition can be confusing! Why do we have all of these contradictory messages and where did they come from?  Diet culture shows up everywhere, emphasizing the endless pursuit of weight loss, and furthers the belief that there is a right and wrong way to eat and look. Not only does it promote a ..read more