Growing up I loved to help my dad “finish” his workouts. I’d see him coming up the driveway after a long run and challenge him to a race. Or I’d run the last few fartlucks (some people call them gassers) with him after he’d already done 20. I’ve shared before that one...
Weight Loss and Maintenance
Healthy Diets…. A Basic Quiz
Many people in Minnesota believe hiring a nutritionist is a "fancy thing" to do. Well, this is a myth. In fact, many people should have a nutritionist review their diets once (if not every year) in their lives. Every person is different, has different goals and has...
Vanilla Arbonne Meal Replacement Smoothie and Nutrition Information
ODOM Health & Wellness Team member Caitlyn made her first vanilla Arbonne protein shake and she made an Arbonne meal replacement smoothie with almond milk. Check out her video, the recipe (with optional additions), and the nutrition information. (The key to the...
Strategies to Conquer Food Cravings
Are you looking for strategies to conquer food cravings? If you find yourself giving into your food cravings too often, it's time that you put together a plan to get past them. Listening to what your body is craving is an important part of intuitive eating but it's...
Outdoor Cross Training Workouts and Ideas
Need some cross training workouts and ideas? Summer is truly, finally here and the last thing you want to do is head indoors to workout inside four walls of a gym. It is still smart to do strength or resistance training each week but fortunately there are ways to...
The Benefits of Tennis!
With all the current excitement over the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club, we here at Odom Health & Wellness decided to discuss the benefits that come with playing tennis. 1. According to a recent study, "People who participate in tennis three hours...
July 4 Recipes: Red, White, Blue and Healthy
Do July 4 recipes make you think of red, white blue and healthy OR burgers, brats, and creamy coleslaw every. single. year? Here are a few Patriotic recipes that will have you celebrating our great nation and a healthy waistline. Red, White and Blue Turkey Burger...
HIIT Workout Ideas
HIIT Workout Ideas High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is an exercise strategy that improves performance with short training sessions. These sessions involve a warm up period, several short, maximum-intensity efforts that are separated by moderate recovery...
Olive Oil & Health Benefits.
When people think of olive oil they tend to associate the product with health. Yes, olive oil is a healthy option (when used correctly), but did you know that not all olive oils are alike when it comes to the health benefits? For example, aged olive oil doesn’t...