By: Alexa Rosenthal With guests gone and the holiday bustle behind you, you may be feeling like getting back to basics. Here is a recipe for a cozy soup that makes a perfect post-holiday meal, especially on a wintry afternoon. This soup is easy on the gut while offering fragrant flavors. After you prep the veggies and rice […]

By: Carol O’Neill At the start of last year I was following an interest in minimalism and was inspired by a couple of videos and TED talks that I viewed. I decided to challenge myself to let go of/give away/get rid of 1000 things. At the time it sounded like a lot – 1000 things!

To wrap up our December focus on kids I interviewed Gavin DeWitt, our Fitness Director, who is the father of two young girls, Kasia and Zosia. Carol: We are familiar with training for adults, we know that it can help to motivate, educate and give us accountability, help with boredom & stagnation in our workout

Gluten and dairy-free, fluffy, cloud-like treats! Yes, treats because we’re realistic about the anticipation of sweets this time of year. These cookies are as simple to make as they are indulgent. Ingredients: 4 eggs whites at room temperature (equal to half cup) 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 cups

Kids want what most of us want – some time and attention, an opportunity to explore and learn new things, and some down time to recoup. With this in mind, here are some gift ideas and activities to think about incorporating over the holiday break. Fun ideas to keep your kids (and you!) active over the

By Quinton Agosta, Ortho Kinetics Professional trainer. Quinton’s previous experience includes more than 3 years teaching physical education at St. Cecilia’s Catholic K-8 School. I’ve had the privilege of helping people achieve their fitness goals through proper training and exercise for a few years now. Unlike a lot of people, I began training and lifting

From Darcy Monette Wondering how to set yourself up for success for a cardio (aerobic) program? Here are some helpful suggestions: Make sure you like what you’re doing. You don’t have to love it now, but you want to do something that is accessible and that you feel confident you can master. Focus on creating