We recently found a wonderful article from Men's Health that is full of great fitness tips and we decided to share a few of our favorites with you! Check them out: Keep your weight training sessions under one hour. After this time, your body begins to produce more of the stress hormone cortisol which will inhibit muscle growth. Save time and only rest when... [Read more...]

Most people don’t think of going to the farmers market during the winter months, but here in Fort Worth we’ve got a wonderful year-long market that currently has some great produce for sale! It’s true that there’s not quite as much produce during the winter months, but it is the perfect time to pick up some delicious root vegetables like carrots, turnips,... [Read more...]

When you live at Park side at So7 there are plenty of great ways to get in shape. You could swim laps in our lap pool or could take a nice jog through Trinity Park! Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your workout: Mix it up. Don’t always do the same workout. Change it up a little. Go for a run one day, and then hit the gym the next. This... [Read more...]

Looks like the children are heading back to school, which means that ensuring that your child eats healthy will become even more difficult. Many school cafeterias across the nation sell things like ice cream, soda, chips, and French fries a la carte. That means that your child could be eating nothing but French fries every day. Well, to help our parents... [Read more...]

May is national healthy vision month. This month seems most appropriate for this since May marks the start of Summer for many of us, although the actual season doesn't start until sometime in June. We have a few tips that can be useful in helping you to protect your eyes. Keep reading to find out what you can do to protect your precious eyes. Protect... [Read more...]

Stressing out is not good for our bodies.  It causes our bodies to break down and not function properly. Are you ready to read about some to interesting ways you can help relieve stress and keep it away?  Check out the tips below. 1) Try meditating. Why? Meditating can help decrease your blood pressure and also reduce your cortisol level which is released... [Read more...]

Ah, the flu.  It’s not one of our favorite things about the next several months, but it’s setting up camp for a while.  Flu season runs from October through May, and during that time it’s especially important to take precautions to make sure you don’t get the virus.  Besides the usual “wash your hands” and “don’t share cups,” a flu shot is... [Read more...]

Happiness is often seen as somewhat of an anomaly – hard to figure out, acquire, and replicate.  But the truth is that happiness CAN be learned and reinforced if you know where to start.  Of course, that can often be the hardest part, right? Writer Gretchen Rubin once took on the challenge of studying happiness in an effort to manifest it in her own life. ... [Read more...]

I found this recipe on Self.com. It looks to be perfect for a Memorial Day appetizer. Best part is that it's a healthy alternative to the usual chip and dip variety of appetizer that is usually served at these types of get gatherings. Mexican Tuna Tostadas (Recipe and Photo Courtesy Self.com) 8 corn tortillas (6 inches each) 3 tablespoons canola oil... [Read more...]