by Julie Thenell | Jan 10, 2017 | Resilience
Nothing makes my tail wag quite like spending time above 10,000 feet. I’m fortunate that it’s easy to find places to hike or snowshoe at that elevation in Colorado. The views, the fresh crisp air, the silence, the sound of wind in the trees, snowflakes falling, the...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 12, 2016 | Nutrition, Resilience
Nothing says Christmas quite like the smell of gingerbread. Often a combination of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this warm spicy blend not only tastes good, it offers incredible health benefits. Immune building and inflammation-fighting, the warm, stimulating...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 11, 2016 | Nutrition
For many, traveling during the holidays is as sure as Rudolph leading Santa’s sleigh on Christmas eve. The desire to be with family, many of whom live in another city, another state, or even another country, creates a pull like no other. Deciding to travel during the...
by Julie Thenell | Nov 28, 2016 | Recipe
I like to cook…but not all the time. While I enjoy getting creative in the kitchen and pride myself on being able to make “a little go a long way,” sometimes I don’t have the time, don’t take the time, or don’t feel like taking the time to think through...
by Julie Thenell | Oct 27, 2016 | Nutrition
People often seek help in losing weight after trying a variety of weight loss approaches…calorie restriction, high workout days, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets, vegetarianism, juice fasts, smoothie-only days, skipping meals. The story is the same. Men and women...
