Even if you try to eat healthy and even if you are maintaining a healthy weight, you most likely are doing something that is extremely detrimental to your health. You probably do it for hours upon hours each day and don’t give it a second thought. What’s the dangerous habit? …

It’s January again—time to get in shape, both physically and spiritually. I love to combine the two, whether running and praying the Rosary or lifting weights and reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. There are so many ideas to add a spiritual dimension to your workouts, but I thought …

As someone who has suffered from a chronic health condition most of her adult life, it was with great interest that I began researching health and fitness many years ago. I wanted to understand what I was going through but also wanted to see it all in the light of …

The introduction of Jared Zimmerer’s book The Ten Commandments of Lifting Weights explains his intent for men.  But after reviewing it as a wife and mom, I found quite a bit that applies to those of us that don’t lift weights…

Summertime offers the perfect opportunity to get outside as a family and make exercise a fun experience. By taking part in physical activity together, you will be helping your children learn that fitness is about doing what you enjoy and doesn’t have to be a chore or involve a lot …

Understandably, many Catholic women are reluctant to hire a personal trainer. Such an investment is often viewed as a display of excessive vanity and selfishness. However, as a devout Catholic who has both hired a personal trainer and become certified myself, I can attest to the many benefits of this …

On this week’s episode of The Gist, Danielle, Rachel and Carolee welcome guests  Sister Kathryn and Jaymie Stuart Wolfe to chat about toddlers and vocations. Check out The Gist every Wednesday morning for a new show at 10:30 with rebroadcasts Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 a.m., Monday at …

On this week’s episode of The Gist, Danielle, Rachel and Carolee welcome guest Katie Kimball to chat about “chore wars” and the perils of mom burnout. Check out The Gist every Wednesday morning for a new show at 10:30 with rebroadcasts Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 a.m., …

On this week’s episode of The Gist, Danielle, Rachel and Carolee welcome guest Lauren Warner to discuss how to balance volunteering with home life. Check out The Gist every Wednesday morning for a new show at 10:30 with rebroadcasts Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 a.m., Monday at …

As a fitness professional, I enjoy trying out the latest gadgets and workout equipment. I prefer doing a field test myself before deciding whether or not I can recommend a new way to exercise. When weighted vests began to pop up everywhere a few years ago, I purchased an adjustable …

Having already endured three surgeries to repair my loose right shoulder, I grew increasingly more curious about what actually occurs behind those ominous operating room doors. My interest piqued even further when my left shoulder began to inexplicably loosen just as my right shoulder had done. Realizing I was facing …

On this week’s episode of The Gist, Danielle, Rachel and Carolee welcome guest and Pro-life activist Catherine Adair and discuss dealing with our personal strengths and weaknesses. Check out The Gist every Wednesday morning for a new show at 10:30 with rebroadcasts Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 …

With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But, hibernating is for bears. As humans it’s important to stay active through all four seasons. Yet, a poll of 5,000 people found that 30 percent get no exercise at all during the winter …

On this week’s episode of The Gist, Danielle, Rachel and Carolee welcome guest Nancy Marie Megna Whipple, who discusses what a fit and fulfilled life is all about. Check out The Gist every Wednesday morning for a new show at 10:30 with rebroadcasts Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday …

By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected by restaurants can sound quite convincing. Restaurants and fast food chains are pitching everything from fat free, no carbs, low calories, high fiber and other specialty menu …

“People who are considering care-giving often make one primary mistake, they do not look forward enough in the process. What today is considered as minor aid can quickly escalate into constant, twenty-four hour a day care.” Dr. Christopher A. Foetisch, orthopedic surgeon When forty-nine-year-old Renee lost her job earlier in the …

The path to Hell is paved with good intentions. I don’t get that. It seems to me that good intentions ought to be worth more than a ticket to Hell. Having said that, I definitely get that the good intentions I have for any number of things can always be …

The following is a conversation with Andrew Larson, MD, FACS. Dr. Larson is a board certified general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgeon, one of only a couple hundred physicians in the world currently directing an internationally certified “Center of Excellence” program offering weight loss surgery. He is an Affiliate Clinical Assistant …

Believe it or not, the end of summer is within distance. You may be enjoying the season so much that you don’t want to admit that, but the truth is that Autumn will be here quicker than you think. With Autumn often comes a lot of busy days. This is …

Chances are your doctor has one. If he doesn’t, then a colleague of his certainly does. Eventually, you’re going to come face to face with one; but if you’re not sure whom you’re dealing with, there could be confusion, frustration, and some irritation tossed in for good measure. So what’s …