Alex BrandyMay 194 minSmooth EatingAscend Experience, LLC Two-toned Smoothie Bowl Summer is on the horizon and eating healthy is never more fun than when the warmer weather...
Alex BrandyApr 195 minA Little Nosh with Nutritionist, MS, CNS Kara PachniukThe success of the Health and Fitness Total Refresh Group back in January 2022 was a great indication that we are starving for good...
Lisa Z. - Groom Your Room Mar 94 minHow to Champion Yourself and Expel the Extras“[D]etachment means letting go and nonattachment means simply letting be. (95)” ― Stephen Levine, A Year to Live: How to Live This Year...
Alex BrandyFeb 73 minDon't Despair the Repair“Pain is weakness leaving the body” ― Tera Lynn Childs, Oh. My. Gods. Image by: Scott Webb Whether walking, swimming, cardio, strength...
Alex BrandyJan 244 minMind, Body and Spaces: Is it time to make a changeIf peace of mind feels elusive, there are motivating quotes out in the universe to empower you toward your goal. If having a healthy body...
Alex BrandyDec 15, 20213 minCan a 10-minute workout work out?Image by: Jonathan Borba No time to dedicate 30 minutes or an hour to a workout? This time of year, we are pushed and pulled in many...
Alex BrandyNov 8, 20214 minTrimming the Trimmings“Thanksgiving man. Not a good day to be my pants.” -Kevin James Thanksgiving has always felt like the wrap up of Autumn. The last hurrah...
Alex BrandyOct 11, 20215 min5 Ways to Beat Back Weight Gain from the First BiteWhether it's something physical, emotional, spiritual, or a combination, we may need to be realistic in our goals for meaningful change...
Alex BrandySep 21, 20214 minThe Many Shades of Fall“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” ― Chad Sugg Summer is drawing to a close. All...
Alex BrandyAug 19, 20215 minBack To School, Back To Fitness What have you been doing since we last met way back in the Spring? Have you been able to incorporate fitness into your summer days and...
Alex BrandyAug 4, 20212 minThere is nothing Comme ci, Comme ca about KimchiAccording to an article written in Women'sHealth.com "Kimchi is, a Korean culinary staple that originated over 3,000 years ago, says Mia...
Alex BrandyJul 24, 20217 minHealthier Homemade Ah, convenience. Short cuts, time savers, things that are easier, no thinking involved. It is a beautiful thing to give up on time spent...
Alex BrandyApr 30, 20213 min6 Week Total Refresh - What's Next?Congratulations to the 40+ amazing members we had for the 6 Week Spring Total Refresh. Each week our members participated in 3 workouts,...
Alex BrandyApr 12, 20211 minCilantro Lime Burrito Bowl Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 limes, one for juice one for garnish ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ tsp each ground...
Alex BrandyMar 20, 20215 minBack & Spine Health, and Why It's So Important “You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” – Joseph Pilates Here are some eye-opening facts about the spine that just might help...
Alex BrandyFeb 19, 20215 minProtein: Why Your Body Needs It“The cornstalks act as supports for the climbing beans, the beans fix nitrogen in the soil for the corn and squash, and the squash...
Alex BrandyFeb 1, 20215 minThe Take-Out Era. How to Navigate To-Go Foods During a PandemicWe all know by now that home cooked meals are the better way toward good health. But sometimes…… When it comes to convenience, cooking a...
Lisa Z. - Groom Your Room Dec 21, 20205 minDe-clutter Your Space, De-clutter Your Mind For 2021Lisa Z. from the professional organization company Groom Your Room gives us some great tips for physically and mentally clearing space...
Alex BrandyNov 23, 20203 minHow to Eat Healthy During the Holidays without Sacrificing Taste, Flavor and Nutrition“I try to come at fitness and nutrition from a perspective of gentleness and what will make me feel good afterwards. I try to stay out of...
Alex BrandyNov 17, 20202 minHow To Successfully Prepare Your Body For ThanksgivingIn a “normal” year, Thanksgiving is a day to enjoy time with family and friends. In this alternate universe we are living in now, there...