By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
There is a great song from the 1960’s, when folk rock was born, and hippies were a thing. The music spoke of the times and the song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” written by Pete Seeger and sung by the band, “The Byrds” was a hit! Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
Birthdays were always fun when I was a kid. Once a year I could ask for a “bigger ticket” item. As a kid, I wanted a banana seat bike with those high handlebars and streamers coming from the handlebar grips. As a teen, it was a FM clock radio. In my 20’s I wanted stirrup pants (a precursor to leggings, only uglier). So now that Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
If you have read any of my blogs over the past months, you know I have been dispensing wise words on how to attain or maintain a healthy lifestyle. A lifestyle I personally follow and love. It’s literally my job! Last month I left you with some news about my newly found high blood pressure and I was awaiting lab results. I have been as excited as you to hear the results! Good news, yay…no kidney issues causing the high blood pressure so Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
Recently I watched a talk show about nutrition and how to eat healthier. The discussion was focused on the public’s confusion about healthy carbs. We need carbs for energy and nutrients. A no carb diet leads to fatigue and brain fog. I knew all that but what caught my attention was when the host asked if brown rice was better than white rice, the nutrition expert replied, “yes, it is ‘better than,’ but it is not the best choice, so why settle for better than?” To conclude this lesson on carbs (which this blog is not about!) brown rice Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
Recently I stumbled across a podcast series that intrigued me. Mind you, two years ago I had no idea what a podcast was. Well, flash forward two years, and guess what? It turns out most Podcasts are free. I was hooked almost immediately. As a Dateline and “ID Channel” addict, I quickly found every podcast on every true crime drama there was. I listened to hours of tragic stories until my kids told me that I only listen to Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
There’s a bridge in Rhode Island that connects Portsmouth to Bristol where my son attended college. I don’t like bridges. I’d rather a tunnel any day. This bridge is the scariest bridge I have ever driven on. It barely has sides and its old, shaky, steep, very high and at least 4 miles long. Although my son says I exaggerate and it’s more like Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
It’s very hard during the busy holidays to keep up a wellness routine. There are a million things going on and for most of us the first thing we give up is our commitment to ourselves. It’s unlikely many of us will be able to meet hefty wellness goals in the month of December but I suggest we should try to maintain as much as we can. Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
Yes, you read that right. I find myself struggling with mindlessness these days. Less in the moment and more in the future, the past, or just plain distracted. Maybe it’s the changing of seasons and the thought of holidays right around the corner. And I know it’s not just me! Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
This month I want to talk about something besides fitness and nutrition. Something that is very real to me—Seasonal Affective Disorder (alleged in my case). Yes, I am SAD! The summer is over and I am not happy! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the fall and the holidays and even a good snowstorm, but tell that to my mind. It disagrees. It just doesn’t spark as well as it does in the summer. I have to push harder to stay motivated. That’s key for me… finding a good routine and surrounding myself with happy personalities. Working with the folks we serve is a boost for my alleged Seasonal Affective Disorder, which by the way is self-diagnosed. Continue reading
By Kim Lowman
Wellness Program Manager
If you are anything like me, you have tried all the short cuts to get to your ideal image of what you want to look like. You drank liters of Diet Pepsi, replaced solid foods with Slimfast, or bought into the Atkins Diet, eating all fats and no carbs. Despite your efforts, none of it seemed to work. Why? Because it’s unreasonable to think that eliminating an entire food group—or worse eating only from a specific food group—would be possible to maintain for life. Unless you are a dedicated vegan or diagnosed with celiac….you can enjoy all foods. But here are the important words….only in moderation. You are what you eat and the massive food industry Continue reading