For the last few weeks, I’ve found myself thinking and saying, “I have a lot on my plate!” From family obligations to grading papers for school to finding time to be physically active, most days I feel like I don’t have enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do or need… Continue reading Take Time to Breathe
Fall is finally here with a refreshing chill in the air – perfect weather for outdoor activities with friends and celebrating fall flavors. I love fall food! I can’t get enough pumpkin flavored, cinnamon covered, butternut squash, caramel apple goodness that is so abundant this time of the year. And bring on the fall colors… Continue reading Carving Out Time for You
We’ve officially hit the mid-semester crazies. Gone are the honeymoon days of a new class with minimal homework and no exams. Now that summer vacation is a distant memory, how do we channel that vacation mode? There’s this calm feeling that I try to take with me wherever I go. I can’t always be on… Continue reading Don’t Take Life So Seriously
There is this stigma that eating healthy means a constant barrage of salads, lean protein and vegetables. What about the carbs? This is the primary fuel source for your brain and tissues! They also taste delicious, so why would you deprive yourself of them? I have strong ties to my Italian heritage and could never… Continue reading Bring on the Carbs! Pasta Perfect
One thing I notice with my friends and their cooking habits is that they are afraid of cooking something new or out of the ordinary. Me, not so much. I am a messy, fearless, and inspired cook that is not afraid to fail. I have an Italian heritage and because of that, my mother is… Continue reading Fake it Till You Make it…in the Kitchen
What comes to mind when you think about exercise? Does your heart start racing at the thought of doing cardio? Do you associate exercise with a grueling regimen that takes up a large portion of your time and energy? If you asked me just a little over a year ago, how to describe exercise in… Continue reading Don’t Even Sweat It!
It’s that time of year again…back-to-school! But it doesn’t have to be back-to-stress. Whether it’s your first semester or your last, the start of the school year can seem a little hectic. “Where is this classroom?” “Is this teacher going to like me?” “Why do books cost so much?” “Okay, Holt is super confusing. I’m… Continue reading A Stress-Free Back-to-School
It seems like every day there’s a new diet program or app out that requires a complete life overhaul. It’s so easy, just track every morsel you put in your mouth and every step you take on your phone. Every. Day. For the rest of your life. So easy! Right. Easy. Or how about the… Continue reading Finding a Change that Fits U
Welcome to FitU’s blog! At FitU, we’re all about helping Chico State students find life-enhancing changes that support health and well-being. We do that both through individual health coaching sessions on the Chico State campus and through providing resources on our blog. We invite you to ‘like’ our page on Facebook and subscribe to our blog… Continue reading Welcome!
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