A Space to Take a Breath & a Step Towards Wellness
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been stuck in the house, consuming new information, working from home, while also taking care of our loved ones. We have been practicing “social distancing” and staying indoors. This can take a toll on our mental health and it is important that we stop and take some time each day to practice self-care.
Charity exercise apps are one new solution trying to help people who can’t find the motivation to exercise.
Is it harder for you to get out of bed on winter mornings when the temperature is low and it’s darker outside? You’re not alone.
Did you know that Maryland has an official state exercise? It’s true! In 2008 Maryland designated walking as the state exercise.
Here at Breathing Room, we try to provide you with practical tips for making small changes to the way you live your life. We’ve written a number of posts about finding ways to change your habits and live healthier. If you’ve tried any of our suggestions, you likely know that behavior change is hard! When …
I post a lot about exercise because I love it. When I was younger and hitting the bars with friends, I would drink water and leave by 11:00, so that I could wake up early for a 3-hour bike ride. I get that’s not how everyone feels about exercise. And believe me—I have my days …
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Are you ready to take your workouts outdoors? For those of you who are lacing up your running shoes or taking your bikes out for a challenging ride, fueling your body for these activities requires consuming a combination of nutrient-rich foods and fluids. You may have heard that “carbing up” before, during, and after a …
At a recent check-up, my doctor mentioned that I gained some weight since my last visit. She suggested I work on losing some weight to get healthier. I left that appointment wanting “get in shape”, but wondering what that actually means. For many people, getting in shape means getting physically fit and losing weight. It …
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One of my favorite ways to get out and get moving is to go for a hike! In my blog posts, I usually provide tips on adopting healthy habits and the research that backs it up. Today, I’m taking a different approach. I want to tell you a bit about why I, personally, love to …
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When I was a child, meals were not just about nutrition; they were moments where my mother could shower me with love… by stuffing me with food. Much of this love came from my mom’s own childhood, when her belly constantly ached for more food. As an adult, I can appreciate her desire to block …
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