When you’re new to fitness, weight lifting can seem daunting because it’s physically challenging and you must learn new exercises for each major muscle group; it’s not as easy as pushing “start” on the treadmill. Not to mention the horror stories of torn muscles and injured joints (which is only a concern if you’re performing…

The holidays are a festive time of non-stop partying and feasting. We’re constantly surrounded by sweets, snacks and yummy gifts of food from our friends and family. And in the spirit of the season, we gratefully accept and overindulge in foods that we would normally refuse. However, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the holidays…

Somewhere between the wrapping paper, last-minute shopping, and dessert table negotiations (“just one more piece of fudge…”), it’s easy to forget what this day is really about. Christmas has a way of reminding us…gently and beautifully…that not all gifts come in boxes. The most meaningful ones can’t be bought, wrapped, or returned. Over two thousand…