Those who have interacted with me, likely know I am a huge advocate for foam rolling. I personally have found it far more beneficial than just stretching; particularly for chronicly tight muscles. Recently, I had seen a post on social media discussing this study: “Expert Consensus on the Contraindications and Cautions of Foam Rolling-An International Delphi Study”.

I immediately clicked the link to the study, since it’s always good to be at the tip-top of new knowledge. It did not take long for my curiosity to be taken over by frustration.

Many people find themselves hesitate to try Massage Therapy. Whether it’s through a registered or licensed practitioner or even at spa or on vacation. If you are one of those people, or know someone, I hope this helps calm some anxieties.

I’d first like to start off by saying that MOST people that provide massage therapy (particularly health care professionals) are not judging you in anyway. We are looking past your exterior to try to figure out what is occurring below your skin to make you feel pain, decrease your range of motion or whatever other issue you are experiencing. If you feel judged or uncomfortable you have the right to stop or modify your treatment at any time — even before it begins. And if you experience these feelings try a different practitioner or new location.

Now, let’s move on to my list of common fears that I hear:

I am not a fan of mushrooms. But eating stuffed mushrooms has brought me around to eating them. They are super easy to make. A recipe is not need for this appetizer or side, but here’s an idea to get you started…

These are the main ingredients I use for all my stuffed mushrooms… Add anything you want!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20-25 minutes
Total Time 30-35 minutes
Servings 6

It’s cold right now. So there’s nothing better than a hearty and warm breakfast to start your day.

This is just my personal concoction of ingredients… Feel free to add and remove as you please.

Prep Time & Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Following a diet or eating plan is not just about having willpower. Way too often we are hardwired to believe that the main factor you need to stay focused and stay on track is willpower.

The real message that should relayed is to get to a healthy body weight and maintain it, has nothing to do with ‘willpower’. People who maintain a great figure year round do not depend on this every single day. Instead, they have made their behaviors a habit. This does not require daily energy and becomes part of who they are. No thought necessary. It’s just part of their everyday life, just like how coffee-drinkers wake up and the first thing in their day is to pour a fresh cup.