Entries by Katie Kost

Just Run.

Or jog, walk, or plod… but whatever you do, just get out and do it. Nowhere does it say that you to be a runner you have to run nonstop. Nowhere does it say to be a runner you have to run a certain distance or pace. There are no rules saying who gets to […]

Breaking Down Negative Thought Patterns

Breaking Down Negative Thought Patterns   Cognitive distortions (negative thinking) can impact our daily thought process. It can look like: Getting all of the best compliments, but we get stuck on the one piece of criticism we got. We hit our goal with our eating habits, yet after enjoying the delicious donut – we assume […]

Women’s Health Month Challenge

21 Days to Take Control of Your Health May is Women’s Health Month and it is the perfect time to bring awareness to the top 3 strategies to improve & maintain your overall health. Build a good relationship with your doctor and stay on top of your appointments! Regular (often yearly) exams are key to […]

21 Day Challenge to Stress Less

April: Stress Awareness Month Stress plays a big role on our health & wellness. Often, it’s the piece that’s holding us back the most. You can exercise and eat right, but if you aren’t managing our stress you may not be reaching your goals! Stress can look like a lot of different things from deadlines […]

Pregnancy Series: Trimester 3

Pregnancy Series: 3rd Trimester You are in the final stretch! You are just around the corner from meeting your bundle(s) of joy, and there seems like there is so much to do while time is simultaneously dragging on. Working out might not be the first to do on your list, but these simple exercises are […]

Pregnancy Series: 2nd Trimester

Pregnancy Series: 2nd Trimester Woohoo! You’ve made it into your second trimester! Trimester 2 is where people talk about getting their energy back – what a relief! The first trimester is filled with the newness of pregnancy (all the excitement!) but can be overshadowed by the symptoms you are feeling. Hopefully, you are feeling the […]

Goal or Value Based Living

What is goal-based living? We all have goals we want to achieve. Goals can give our lives purpose. Sometimes we achieve the goal yet don’t feel satisfied. Some of our goals include losing weight, being a better partner, or quitting a bad habit. Achieving these goals can be difficult. It can be daunting to pursue […]

Pregnancy Series: Dietitian’s top foods for pregnancy

Have you ever just wanted someone to point out the things you should be doing instead of telling you what you can’t eat? It can feel so limiting to not know what is best, what you need to avoid, and all the other food related things that pop up during pregnancy. We got our Registered […]

When will I see success at the gym?

How long do you really need to consistently be going to the gym before seeing results? Here’s what we have to say: This question, in one form or another, is one of the most common questions that will probably run through your mind when you are on a fitness journey. Remember, everything good takes time. […]