X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘X Factor 5 Tips’ Category

5 of our “Best” Feel Good Ideas

By Carol Nave on September 14th, 2010

All of us have the occasional down times.  Maybe we’re tired, or stressed, or just in a random bad mood for no apparent reason.  Well, there are things you can do, right away, to feel much better.  Here are our best ideas. Breathe. Scientists have known for a long time that there is a strong [...]

Houston Healthy Weekend Activities

By Carol Nave on May 25th, 2010

Matt and Carol’s healthy ways to relax on those oh so short weekends 1.  Get outdoors. There is no shortage of things to do outdoors in Houston.  A walk or run around Rice University or Memorial Park is always a great idea.  Or how about a yoga or dance class at Discovery Green?  If you have [...]

Our Favorite Breakfast Ideas

By Carol Nave on April 27th, 2010

Mom hit the nail on the head when she told me that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  In fact, I remember when I was about 14 and decided I needed to lose some weight, I wanted to start skipping breakfast to save calories.  But mom’s position was that I could not [...]

Eating Out – Healthy Eating in Houston

By Carol Nave on April 27th, 2010

Matt and Carol’s restaurant choices that won’t blow the meal plan Do you like Tex-Mex?  Check out Molina’s on the corner of Shepherd and Washington.  They have a fabulous grilled redfish served with veggies and mango salsa.  Yum!  There’s also a great grilled chicken plate with pico de gallo, veggies, and sliced tomato.  It’s one [...]

Where To Get Your Fitness Gear In Houston

By Carol Nave on April 13th, 2010

It’s true, you need very little in order to stay healthy and active, but there are a couple of musts. Good shoes for everyone are essential, and for the ladies, a good sports bra.  Other than that, nothing’s mandatory. On the other hand, there’s a lot of fun and useful fitness gear that makes exercising and [...]