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By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 4 min read
The Importance of Hydration (Even in the Winter)
Did you know that over 60% of our bodies are made up of water? Drinking an ice-cold glass of water on a hot summer day is easy, satisfying to quench your thirst, and even becomes something that we crave. It becomes increasingly more challenging to drink water when the temperatures outdoors are slowly getting colder and colder as each day...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read
7 Easy Snack Ideas for Teen Athletes
Training and consistently participating in athletic exercise will leave your teenager feeling very hungry. Here are a few ideas for healthy and easy recipes to keep them fuelled for future workouts. You can make these in advance and have them stored in your fridge to save time on meal preparation as well. Protein filled snacks and complex carbohydrates are rich...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read
Life Before Technology, A Reflection
A few years ago, I noticed myself becoming excessively and compulsively obsessed with my iPhone. In my early 20's, my dad looked at my phone bill and was shocked to see I had over 10,000 text messages that month. He simply could not believe it. His comments and mini lecture provoked some internal dialogue. Basically, they resulted in asking, what...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 7 min read
Implementing Wellness Initiatives in the Workplace During COVID-19
With most individuals having to alter, adjust and adapt to a new working environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative for all workplaces alike to continue implementing and developing their workplace wellness programs for their most valuable asset - their people. Adapting and further adjusting an already existing wellness program at work may seem like a secondary issue to...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read
How to Curb Cravings and Avoid Eating Unhealthy Food
It can be so tempting dieting and working from home while dealing with the everyday stresses of life. The temptation is there. Your desk is 2 feet away from the kitchen, and one more cookie never hurt anyone right?The answer is wrong! Having such easily accessible food at home and limited self-control is a recipe for not meeting your fitness...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read
Keeping Your Confidence Inside and Outside of the Gym
"Do it for yourself, never for others." This is one of the many mottos I strive to live by. It has helped me through many hard times and allowed me to have insightful introspection into my choices every day and why I make them. When you compare yourself to others, the first question you should try asking yourself is why?...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 4 min read
The Importance of Stretching Throughout Your Day
Who has found themselves stuck in the same position most of the day without even realizing it?It is easy to get caught up in the moment or through your workday and look down and realize you have spent hours sitting in one position or started to slouch throughout the day. Stretching is not limited to a pre or post-workout activity....
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read
Greek Inspired Superfood Casserole
Growing up, my grandmother, or ‘yiayia’ in Greek, would always cook briam (br-ee-am). Classic Greek comfort food, especially during the colder months of the year. It left me with time to experiment more in the kitchen during quarantine, where I have used the essential ingredients and concept of briam. Still, it made it super healthy and protein-filled to fuel you...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 2 min read
Chicken Burrito Skillet Recipe
This recipe is simply splendid, filled with flavor and healthy ingredients that can easily be used as leftovers as well as you can make as much or as little as you like depending on how much chicken and rice you add to your skillet. Ingredients:1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces½ cup uncooked brown rice1.2 cup uncooked...
By Christina Skiadaresis + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read
Staying Accountable to your Fitness Goals While Working from Home
“It’s easy for you.”“You are naturally fit.”“You don’t have to work as hard as I Do.”Who else has heard these comments from their peers?I know I have, and I wanted to state that these are completely and entirely false assumptions that others have projected onto me. Nothing comes easy, not even working out. It takes discipline, drives, commitment, and determination...
