Spring is nature’s reminder that renewal is always possible. The warmer air, blooming trees, and longer days make it the perfect time to refresh your fitness routine and reignite those healthy habits that may have slowed during winter. Think of this as your season for movement, growth, and balance.

Lainie completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition from North Central College in 2025. She immediately started on her Master's Degree at Loyola University.

Counting calories can be a useful tool, but it’s not the right fit for everyone and it comes with trade-offs for both physical and mental health.

The JTH nutritionist, Lainie, is going to find a healthy recipe that we will feature the 4th week of each month. People often ask for specific recipes that they can make, rather than just encourage healthier eating. Here is the recipe for February...

I always giggle when I talk to people that complain about not seeing results from going to the gym every day for a couple of hours each day. My first question is, "Well, what are you doing at the gym for a couple of hours every day? Are you working out that whole time?"

As Valentine's Day approaches, remember that the most important person for you to love is yourself. Loving yourself is essential for cultivating mental well-being, resilience, and high self-worth, which allows for healthier relationships and reduced anxiety. It acts as a foundation for self-care, encouraging positive behaviors like better nutrition and exercise. By fostering self-acceptance and reducing the need for external validation, self-love enables personal growth and emotional stability.

If you're a person that doesn't enjoy exercise anyway, there are things that can make it easy for you to cancel your appointment for exercise on any particular day. It's too hot, it's raining, my dog is sick, I have a headache, I need new shoes, I have errands to run, I'm having a bad hair day. The list goes on and on.