Jill Strand

Healthy Holidays…. curb the threat of holiday temptations

Ah, the holidays! Merriment, jingle-jingle, ho-ho-ho and a barrel of foods you shouldn’t eat but you give yourself temporary permission to be naughty. This is a challenge we all face, as work, shopping, planning, socially-distanced parties, family coming over, and stress can combine to make it hard to resist a few traditional treats, which lead …

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A Journey’s New Beginning: One women’s road toward health and wellness

My health and fitness journey can be summarized in one word: restarting. On a Monday morning or the first of the month, I have fresh optimism. The benefits are almost immediate. Even 20 minutes of cardio increases my energy and uplifts my emotions. After a week or two, I build stamina and momentum. Then life …

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