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Strength training is my main form of exercise and I am currently on a 5/2 day workout split (5 working days and 2 rest days). This is my personal preference because I love strength training, however this is not the only way to split up your weekly workouts. If you prefer 3 rest days instead […]
Happy fall everyone! Being that it is now October, it is time to update our goals and intentions for the new month (or however often that you like to reflect and renew your goals). For October there are some changes and some similarities to my goals and intentions from last month. But there is nothing […]
Strawberries are sweet, heart-shaped, red berries that symbolize romance when paired with chocolate. Chocolate aside, these sweet berries are delicious fresh on their own! There are some great nutrients found in strawberries that are great for overall health. Keep reading to learn why strawberries can be apart of a healthy diet. Nutrition Facts Like most […]
Coffee, a drink that has grown on me over the past year (ironically enough), is a favorite among many. And I am not talking about coffee that is full of sugars, syrups, and creams. Some love black coffee, others cannot tolerate it. Of which is perfectly okay! If there is a food or drink that […]
Today we are going to talk about bell peppers. Like the other fruits and vegetables that we have discussed here on Bits of Fitness, bell peppers provide vital vitamins and minerals to support overall health. Red, orange, yellow, and green bell peppers all are a simple addition to your diet! Keep reading to learn why […]
Today, let us talk about wonderful bananas! Bananas are a great addition to have in a healthy diet. They are packed full of good nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and the nutrition facts do not look too bad either. Green or yellow, they provide great nutrients no matter their color (and bananas are a must for my […]
This post touches on the unpopular opinion of pushing processed foods aside and grabbing for healthy foods instead. We all know that processed food and fast food are not the best thing for us. Processed and fast foods taste good, and they make us feel good, however diets that revolve heavily around processed foods and […]
Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetable to eat. Pickled or boiled, artichoke was more of a special dinner growing up because my family did not have it often. When we would have artichoke we would enjoy them boiled with mayo, which is not the healthiest way to eat them (tastes good, of course, but […]
