This has been a big week for me. I turned 50 on Monday... and that right there is something to celebrate. So many emotions. I have been doing a whole lot of reflecting, of course celebrating 🥳, and I have been battling the devil, and all of the expectations and gray clouds he is chasing me with. Listen, I am...
Hey there Mama...I just want you to know that I see you. I am rooting for you. I believe in you. As if our job, life, marriage, relationships, parenting, and self-care wasn’t hard enough already. I just want you to realize that I see you. I feel you. I am you. I have been you. I know you. I strive to be you. I...
Welcome to having everyone at home. This has been my journey for the last 5 years, and I have to say, we have come a long way. Yes, there have been many challenging days, but I like to remember how many more good days we have had...because there have been many more of those. You are the Captain of the Ship The path of the...
This time is uncertain for sure. Living one day at a time is for real. We are all in this together, hoping for the same, and enduring an unknown that we have never, ever seen. I love this quote Mel Robbins posted... "Our kids are watching us and learning about how to respond to stress and uncertainty. Let's wire our kids...
In Order to Care More… You Have to Care Less We seemed to have reached the point of the new year, where our resolutions, goals, new routines, and habits become a bit murky, or lost in the sea of overwhelm. The world around us distracts us once again. This happens to many of us. If you truly want things to change in...
January was a whirlwind, and I have absolutely decided that I am going after CALM this year. I think you should too. It is possible to find more calm and quiet time. This is something I am trying to be more and more intentional about. I have talked about it, added it sometimes to my life, but this month I realized how...
As we head toward the New Year, it is a time to reflect on 2019 and what we want to change in the coming year. It is easy to think about what you want, plan to go after it, and then...end up in the same place. Working in the fitness industry, every January, we would see the excitement of the new year, resolutions,...
Over the years, I have started and stopped, started and stopped, and started and stopped, chasing my dreams. I have had an abundance of fleeting thoughts of ideas and dreams, and then let them go, because responsibilities came knocking. I have made plans to move forward, then been knocked over by one challenge after...
We are into the second half of 2019, and first off I can't believe my kid is taller than me and second and most importantly...I want you to get honest with yourself. What did you want to accomplish this year? Are you moving toward it? Have you made any progress? Listen...if you haven’t...get over it and let’s get to...
Last week I talked about living with more intention, and remembering that you get to choose what’s on your schedule each week. So, if your plate feels too full, you need to talk to the person that put it there...YOU. I’ve been there...and I still go there sometimes. I am actually there as I write this, and am reminding...
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."~Romans 12:2 Exhale. Thank you again, Lord, for these wise words. I was deep in the process of improving my mind, and feeling a strong resistance to society’s pressures. I was in a battle, and this verse took on the fight for...
To the mom that feels alone, different, or unsure, I am writing to YOU and I want you to know... You are not alone... you are just not following the crowd. You are not different or odd... you are special and uniquely yourself. You are not unsure... you are just growing into your true self. This can be an...
Let's be honest, it is easy to let habits become who we are. Because we then have excuses for why things are the way they are. We think, “that’s just me”, or “I’ve always been that way”, or “it’s because of my parents”. Break the Cycle Here's the deal... Our response, or action, or lack of action, just becomes a cycle. It...
Like many things, being "healthy" can be very different to each of us. Healthy, to me, is not skinny, muscular, a gym rat, or even a vegan. I have known them all, been a few of them...and they are not all "healthy" in my book. For me, healthy is a mix of feelings, including the ability to love who you are, give grace to...
Let's be honest...life can be overwhelming, for us and especially for kids. In today's world, with the internet, social media, phones and the added pressures in school, activities and sports today. They are going to face challenges, struggles, failures, mistakes, disappointments and pressure. This is life. Face Challenges...
Yes, water, exercise, and healthy eating are all going to help every one of us feel better. I say to keep it simple, but this can still be a challenge for some of us. If you keep stopping, losing motivation, and wondering why... it is time to start working on your mind and soul. Letting go of what isn't good for the...
Of all the dreams I have in this life, at the top is to feel happy and healthy. Health is my focus because I know without good health, it is hard to have the rest. I can not control everything, but deep down, I know my happiness, is in my control. There was a time when I struggled with liking myself, feeling content, and...
I love the excitement of a New Year, and saying goodbye to the challenges and struggles of the past year. I soak up this week before the world really gets going again. The busy holiday season has past, the new year hasn't quite kicked in, so this time is for family, relaxing, reflecting, dreaming, planning and getting...
As beautiful as this time of year is, I find that there are many things that can overwhelm, stress, or even bring many of us down. So many people right next to you, are going through so much. It is easy to be full of joy one moment, and then completely overwhelmed the next. Experiencing tears of joy one moment, and tears...
Here are some of my favorite affordable gifts this year... Books Make Your Bed - Little things that can change your life....and maybe the world. by Admiral William H. McRaven. 365 Days of Wonder - 365 days of quotes and encouragement. My family loves this book by by R.J. Palacio. The Gifts of Imperfection Let go of who...
Hey there my friends! We have planking vibes this week as we move toward the holidays! Our goal this year is to feel good through the holidays, and not completely lose every bit of our healthy self in the midst of the busy season. I am going to help YOU!! This video is Day 6 of my 30 Day Just Move Challenge, and will give...
My kids have been doing some type of conditioning with me for years, and it is a good idea to start a healthy routine with them now. It doesn't have to be complicated, but it should be challenging and fun. Of course, exercise is good for their health, and developing a healthy habit now will be something we know they will...
Are you doing what you love? Are you following your heart? These are things I believe we should all be striving for. Truly living, and doing things that you truly love. Digging deep to follow what our heart and souls are longing for. A book I recently finished asked a few questions, and said to take time to "wonder" about...
When it comes to our health, many of us struggle to get going. I hear the same stories from many people over and over. I can't find the time. I'm not sure where to start. I'm going to start next week. I'm going to start next month. I'm not motivated. Nobody is going to make you do it, but yourself, and nobody is going to...
Listen, I am truly not an "expert" on anything, but I do wake up each day and try to be better than yesterday and make choices based on my values and how I feel in my heart. Like how I truly feel. This can be hard, with the many pressures that try to confuse us, but you can stay strong and make the choice you truly...