by Joanne Parker | Jun 5, 2015 | Goals, Inspire, Motivation, Uncategorized
Your challenge today is to make time for a healthy breakfast. You’ve been told for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but do you know why? Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period, restores your glycogen stores and boosts your...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 4, 2015 | Empower, Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Today’s challenge is to get an extra hour of sleep tonight. Studies show that not getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep can affect your health, mood, weight and even your sex life. Sleep is essential for your health. It refreshes the mind and repairs the body....
by Joanne Parker | Jun 3, 2015 | Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can forget about our water intake. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of our body fluids, energizes muscles, keeps skin looking good, helps our kidneys and maintains normal bowel function (yes I went there!). So...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 3, 2015 | Goals, Inspire, Motivation, Move
Today’s challenge is to move more than you usually do. Research has shown that people who sit more than four hours a day are at greater risk of chronic illnesses, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. The same study found that workers that sit for at least six...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 3, 2015 | Goals, Motivation
Monday marked the first day of winter! During these cold winter months it is easy to go into hibernation and forget about or ignore our health and wellness goals. To help keep you inspired and motivated while we transition into the chilly season, Life Spark Wellness...
by Joanne Parker | Apr 14, 2015 | Goals, Motivation, Uncategorized
Lack of sleep is my kryptonite. Without a good night’s sleep, my world falls apart pretty quickly. My resolve is weaker, I have no energy and I am generally not a great deal of fun to be around, especially after a prolonged period of late nights. Imagine this...
