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Houston Holidays 2024: Staycation and How to Stay Fit Too!

Staying in Houston for the holidays? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or just indulging in festive treats starting with Thanksgiving, you can still crush your fitness goals without skipping workouts. And with so many fun things to do around Houston, it’s easy to stay active while soaking up everything the city has to offer!

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Lifestyle

Healthy Holidays: Strategies to Stay Fit

The holiday season is filled with joy—and plenty of distractions that can throw off your fitness routine. From school events to holiday parties and family visits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and let healthy habits slide. But staying active doesn’t have to be complicated! In this article, we share simple strategies to keep your health on track during the busiest time of year.

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Lifestyle

Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

This article explores evidence-based strategies for managing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. Learn how dietary improvements, physical activity, stress reduction, and other approaches can help you take control of type 2 diabetes.

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Lifestyle

Wellness Coaching For Healthy Habits

A Holistic Approach to Well-Being A personal wellness coach can be a great support when you’re trying to live a balanced, healthy life. After all, you that you need to eat well, exercise daily, practice self-care, and get regular, restorative sleep, but it’s not always easy to stay on top

Exercise Addiction a Behavioral Disorder
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Is Exercise Addiction a Behavioral Disorder?

Exercise addiction is becoming an increasingly recognized issue in today’s fitness-focused world. When we think of “addiction,” our minds often jump to substances like drugs and alcohol or activities like social media. However, the idea of being “addicted to exercise” is gaining more attention. Let’s explore the fine line between having a passion for fitness and developing an unhealthy dependence on exercise.

Fast Food Affect Your Mood and Mental Health
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How Can Fast Food Affect Your Mental Health & Mood?

Unveil the truth about fast food and mental health. While fast food may be quick and easy for many, it can often come at a hefty cost to your mental health and wellbeing. Discover what to avoid for a healthier lifestyle in Pledge To Fitness blog.

Functional fitness for older adults, stay active with regular exercise
Exercise

Functional Fitness and Staying Active

Functional fitness has emerged as a widely popular exercise regimen, specifically designed to enhance the ability to perform everyday activities safely and efficiently. In this blog post, we’ll explore what functional training is all about, its benefits, and some workout ideas that can be part of your fitness routine no

Pledge to Fitness 10-min workout includes to hold a plank for 30-40 seconds depending on your fitness level.
Exercise

Back to School, Back to You: Squeeze in a 10-Min Workout

10-Min Workout: Make Time For Yourself School is back in session! For many parents, this means juggling drop-offs, after-school activities, and homework sessions. While prioritizing your children is second nature, it’s crucial to carve out some “me-time,” particularly for fitness and self-care. In this article, we explore the importance of

A woman monitoring her Blood Sugar Level at home.
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What are Normal Blood Sugar Levels?

What constitutes normal blood sugar levels for adults, and how can you maintain healthy levels? Blood sugar, or blood glucose, plays a crucial role in how your body functions and can have significant consequences if it gets too high or too low. If you have, or are at risk for,

Tips for Eating Healthy & Staying Fit During The Holidays By Pledge To Fitness
Fitness

Happy, Healthy Holidays!

You don’t need a whole mountain, a snowboard, and snowboarding skills to stay healthy during December! Working out during the holidays can be a challenge, as there are often so many tempting treats, distractions and temptations. However, with a little planning and discipline, (perhaps some help from your friendly, neighborhood