How To Eat Sustainably

How To Eat Sustainably You hear a lot about sustainable energy, but you can eat sustainably, too. The good news is that you don’t have to have a special type of food. Sustainable eating is simply healthy eating using food that is less processed. It’s grown following good farming practices that protect the environment. In […]

Should You Be Planning A Weekly Menu?

Should You Be Planning A Weekly Menu? Cooking food is a small portion of the effort for dinner. The hardest part of the day is the “What’s for supper?” time. You can take that stress out of your daily schedule when you plan a weekly menu. Most people plan when the weekly sale at their […]

What’s The Most Important Thing To Know About Glucose?

What’s The Most Important Thing To Know About Glucose? Your blood glucose levels play a role in how well your body functions. Glucose is another name for blood sugar. It’s the concentration of energy-giving glucose in the blood. A high level of glucose can occur for a couple of reasons. If you didn’t follow your […]

Are Refined Grains Better Than Whole Grains?

Are Refined Grains Better Than Whole Grains? Are you avoiding all grains because you think they’re bad for your health? Aside from people with allergies or some with other issues concerning specific types of grain, such as celiac disease, whole grains need to be included in your diet. Unlike refined grains that have all the […]

What Are The Signs That You Have A Zinc Deficiency?

What Are The Signs That You Have A Zinc Deficiency? Staying healthy is a top priority for most people in Pittsburg, CA. Many supplement their diet with vitamins and minerals, which include vitamins A, B, D, and C, potassium, and zinc. During the pandemic, more people became aware of the importance of zinc for immune […]

Why Diet Is As Important As Fitness?

Why Diet Is As Important As Fitness? There’s a reason why I include nutritional coaching with personal training. It’s because diet is just as important as fitness, if not more important. It’s all about living a healthier lifestyle that includes adequate sleep, eliminating unhealthy habits, and staying hydrated. The food you eat determines whether you’ll […]

The Benefits Of Strength Training For Weight Loss

The Benefits Of Strength Training For Weight Loss Obesity is a leading killer, surpassing smoking as the top cause of preventable deaths. People often come to Thrive Fitness in Pittsburg, CA, with weight loss as their primary goal. They’ve tried to lose pounds before with cardio and fad diets found on the internet but failed. […]

How To Introduce Exercise To Your Weekly Schedule

How To Introduce Exercise To Your Weekly Schedule You know you should exercise. Everyone from your doctor to your grown daughter tells you it’s important but your schedule is so loaded now, there doesn’t seem to be time. There are ways to fit workouts into your weekly schedule and once you do, you’ll reap rewards. […]

Can Foods Like Celery Have Negative Calories?

Can Foods Like Celery Have Negative Calories? If your eyes lit up at that thought of food with negative calories that would slim you down the more you ate, you aren’t alone. It’s the perfect dream for many people. Don’t get too excited. These foods have been on every list of healthy foods for ages. […]

Ways To Exercise As A Couple

Ways To Exercise As A Couple It’s hard to stick with an exercise program when you’re doing it on your own. It seems like everything gets in your way. When you exercise as a couple, you have a built-in workout partner who will support your endeavors and help you stick with a schedule. You can […]