7 Surprising Effects Fall Weather Can Have on Your Body

Are you as excited about Fall as we are? With the fresh crisp air, the beautiful colors and all the pumpkin-spice coffee you could possible drink what’s not to love? Did you know that the change in seasons can also do incredible things for your health? Here’s why the Fall season is the best time to improve both your mental and physical health.
Gut Health & The Top 5 Ways to Support It

Your gut is like your second brain. Find out why, the top 5 ways to support gut health, & how food helps anxiety, depression, immunity, leaky gut, stress, mental health.
Sample Macronutrient Meal Plans For A High Carb, Low Carb and Keto Diet

Ask yourself what will take you further in your fitness journey: understanding why nutrient dense foods and exercise will help you reach your goals, or actually eating those foods and getting to the gym?
How Do Different Exercises Impact Your Body Composition?

My name is Kim, a certified personal trainer and health coach at EMP 180° Weight Loss. I am passionate about nutrition and education and understand firsthand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Using the Project Approach for Learning at Home

I know that many of you reading this are likely having a similar experience to mine: You are dutifully guiding your elementary-school child/children through their online schoolwork, helping them navigate both the new technology and the age-old math word problems about cookies being divided among friends.
8 Ways to Celebrate National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month, and it’s a perfect time to focus on taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Especially during these stressful times, it’s important to make self-care, healthy eating, and stress management a priority in order to feel better than ever! Make it a goal to try one of these 8 ways to boost your wellness each day.
3 Activities You Can Do At Home

Odds are you have been spending a lot of time at home lately. Bring some creativity into your life. It’s a great antidote to cabin fever. Here are three fun activities you can do to stretch your creativity.
SLEEP: Are You Getting Enough ZZZ

My name is Kim and I am a health coach and the manager of the Potomac location of EMP180°. I usually start my day with both a run and weight workout. My alarm typically goes off at 4:00 a.m. so I can squeeze in my workout before my family wakes up, but today was a little different.
What to Do When You Have a Picky Eater

Is your little one refusing to eat anything other than chicken nuggets? Or would he or she rather play than eat anything at all?
Emotional Eating During Difficult Times

Is the uncertainty surrounding the “new norm” causing you to feel stressed? ls social distancing making you feel isolated? Bored? Hungry? For many of us, eating is not always a response to physical hunger.