Wondr quick tips: Gift ideas
Doing last minute shopping and looking for gifts that are useful, healthy, and fun? Check out these gift ideas for everyone on your list from Wondr instructor Meridan.
Wondr quick tips: Holiday preparation
The holidays are coming up, bringing excitement, yet also added stress. Here are a few tips from Wondr instructor & Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Gilliland, that can help you prepare for any potential hurdles and enjoy the season.
The Science of Flavor: Your Secret Weapon for Weight Loss
Flavor…you know it when you taste it in a spicy chicken fajita, a fragrant curry rice bowl, a fresh strawberry or vine-ripened tomato. One word…delicious! But how we experience flavor is actually a mind-body, dynamic mix of sensory experience. In addition, flavoris a key factor in successful weight loss. The science shows that flavor satisfaction […]
Resilience in Times of Turmoil
Let’s admit it. Things aren’t exactly easy right now. In fact, this is all a lot to handle. We have to wash our hands every time we touch anything outside our home, sanitize our groceries before bringing them inside, wear masks when we absolutely must venture out into the world, and some of us have […]
Self-care doesn’t cost a thing
In a world where bath bombs, face masks, and meditation app subscriptions are trendy, it can feel like practicing self-care means spending money. The thing is you don’t need to spend money to de-stress. There are plenty of healthy, no-cost activities you can do to rest and recharge, many of which don’t require any supplies […]
Food for Thought
Originally posted March 10, 2020 March is National Nutrition Month®! So, for this month’s Food for Thought Series, Wondr Health instructor and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Meridan Zerner, shares strategies to help you enjoy every bit (or bite!) of your food. Especially your favorite ones. For a dietitian, March is THE best month… rivaling those other […]
How to Stay Motivated at Home
It’s not easy to ignore the uncertainty in the world right now. We’re staying home, we’re washing our hands, and we’re sanitizing everything that crosses our front doors. The temptation to give into old habits to help cope with states of extreme stress can be overwhelming, especially when you have to stay home a lot […]
Time to get pumped up
While it might not seem like it right now, you can use this time of uncertainty to your advantage. Think about it: No social commitments—work dinners, lunch dates, and evening sports practice—mean you now have the time to commit to focusing on your health and weight loss goals. And even if your household is a […]
Strengthen Your Immune System
Chances are, you’ve probably heard the words “social,” “distancing,” and “novel” a lot more than usual lately. (And unfortunately, no, that last one isn’t referring to a book… Although more than a few of us want to “book” the next flight off planet Earth with everything going on.) It’s also pretty probable you’ve heard the […]
Unprecedented Times
As of today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the majority of almost eight billion humans seem to be primarily focused on one topic: The Coronavirus. Businesses are shutting down, travel has been halted (or at the very least, significantly restricted), the stock market has cratered, and for some reason, toilet paper has become an extremely hot […]