Jul
26
2017
I had a very sad experience yesterday that reminded me of the power of being a positive role model. A 6 year old told me she needed to get skinny! Yes, a 6 year old little girl!! After I...
Jun
30
2017
Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration?
You don't have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing. It's this time of year that I ask myself why I...
Jun
27
2017
Figuring out exactly how I was going to write this blog was quite the challenge, to say the least. The day before I left for my epic Philly/NYC vacation (which was absolutely fantastic, by the way), I had made...
Jun
15
2017
Well, I thought the time would never come... I'm going on vacation! I will be spending my birthday watching U2 play in concert, and then topping it off with 6 more days exploring Philly and NYC! To say I'm excited...
May
31
2017
Elite Nutrition and Performance is the fifth job I have worked during my 21 years on this earth. That being said, it is the first job that I have ever felt truly passionate about, the first job that I...
May
22
2017
I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my identity. I remember growing up wanting to be a professional soccer player like Mia Hamm. In my room,...
May
09
2017
If you’ve ever suffered from a backache or injury you know one thing: you don’t realize how important your back is until it’s hurt. Back problems are extremely common amongst Americans. But, there are some ways to prevent them. Using...
Apr
18
2017
This guest post by Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern shares how she overcomes sugar cravings, plus her recipe for Banana-Nut Cookies.
Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian....
Mar
23
2017
Picture this: it's another crazy weekday morning. After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on yet another attempt to make yourself look semi-presentable , even though you are absolutely exhausted and are already...
Mar
06
2017
Although everyone can benefit from physical activity, individuals with diabetes can significantly improve their overall health by exercising regularly. Studies have shown that exercise can actually reduce the impact of diabetes on the body and prevent diabetes-related disease and...