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Empower Your Team: The Strategic Imperative of Employee Well-being

by Curtis McNairyFull-Service Challenges, Wellness December 3, 2023December 3, 2023Comments are Disabled

How Does Employee Health Impact Your Business? Employee health and wellness are critical aspects of a thriving workplace. Employers should care about their employees’ health and wellness for several reasons. Firstly, a healthy workforce is crucial for the success of any organization. Employees who are physically, mentally, and emotionally well are more likely to be …

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8 Strategies for Beating the Winter Workout Blues

by Katie HoustonFitness Goals, Wellness December 1, 2022April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

The winter weather adds a harsh and discouraging element to our exercise routines. Here are some tips for beating the winter workout blues!

Keep It Simple: Daily Steps Is Linked To Longevity

by Katie HoustonFitness Goals, Wellness November 6, 2022April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Since starting FytFeed, we have run various challenges focused on an individual’s number of daily steps. We are all about increasing movement and activity and making that an easy and fun process, so steps seemed like the perfect place to start. Often, we over-complicate our fitness regimens. What exercises should we do? Where should we go? If you ever feel that way, rest assured that simply focusing on your steps goal will make a big difference in your life. Read on to learn more!

Stop Thinking of Exercise as Punishment

by Katie HoustonWellness October 12, 2022April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Stop associating exercise, activity, and movement with punishment. Start living life to feel good, enjoy more, and grow. Use movement to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. This blog will lay the groundwork to dismantle exercise as punishment.

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Slower metabolism is not to blame for your weight gain

by Katie HoustonFitness Goals, Wellness September 27, 2022April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Your metabolism didn’t change. You did. This article reviews a recent study from the journal Science that reveals our metabolisms are stable throughout our adulthoods until age 60. This article provides insight into misconceptions about gaining weight after age 30 and our understanding of ‘metabolism’.

Physical Activity as a Form of Meditation

by Katie HoustonWellness September 3, 2022April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Have you ever laid in bed for hours while your mind races? No matter what you do, you can’t seem to turn it off. Our minds are filled to the brim with messages we are both aware and unaware of. So, how do we maintain a focused, positive mindset? Find a practice that connects your mind and your body. Here’s how…

Exercise, Beat Addiction, and Build a Prosperous Life

by Katie HoustonFitness Goals, Wellness, What's Your Y August 6, 2022April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Danielle Hawkins shares her “What’s Your Y” story of her 19 year health and fitness journey. She describes how exercise and fitness helped her beat addiction and find her purpose and career.

Overcoming Disordered Eating, Activity was My Gateway to Freedom: What’s Your “Y”

by Katie HoustonFitness Goals, Wellness, What's Your Y October 6, 2021April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

The Child’s Spark Growing up, I loved the outdoors and was incredibly active through sports. When I was a little kid, I’d go fishing with my dad. I loved it! The first day of fishing season was thrilling. I loved waking up extra early, the smell in the air near the water, and the excuse …

My Weight Loss Motivation and Journey: What’s Your “Y”

by Dennis AshfordFitness Goals, Wellness, What's Your Y September 4, 2021April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

What is your “Y”? At first, that answer may seem easy to answer. I live an active lifestyle to stay healthy and feel confident in my own body. That is the answer most people would give off the cusp—without thinking too much about their motivations for why they live the lifestyle that they do. If …

Understanding Motivation: Find Your “Y”

by Katie HoustonFitness Goals, Full-Service Challenges, Wellness, What's Your Y July 6, 2021April 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Motivation It’s one of the things we hear about the most when speaking to people about the barriers to fitness and active living. It’s hard to find and maintain motivation with so many other factors bidding for priority in our lives. “How do you stay motivated every day?” The simple answer: nobody wakes up feeling …