As crazy as it seems, I have been in the fitness field for over 30 years. That's a long time. Even more concerning, lol, is that I have had stress in my life for a lot longer than that. Ugh.I've never been a fan of fads and diets, or stress, for that matter. I know that my days in grad school, and all of my anatomy and...
Different. The word that has passed through my mind many times. The world has just felt different this past year. There was a shift under my feet, in my heart, and deep in my soul. I have sat with it. I have pondered and thought about what to do with it. Which led to more thoughts and intentions as to...
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...
This Too Shall Pass When it is all over...what will you take back? Have you thought about it? What will you take back and what will you say no to? Of all the days, this time, you get a chance to be picky, in a whole new light. You have been given the chance to truly see what you miss, and what you genuinely...
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...
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...
Listen, there are a zillion of things you can do for your health. I know you see it out there every day through social media, your gym, commercials, your trainer, or your healthy friends. Yes, I do love all the ideas and possibilities out there, but I also know it is overwhelming. Too many people just don't start, or do...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bQdx6PjPVA&t=10s To all my Planking buddies out there... If you feel strong and confident in your front and side forearm plank, here is an added challenge for you. If you are still working on getting stronger, this is something for you to strive for. ???? You definitely want to...
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...
We are always looking for fun ways to do conditioning in our family. My kids are active, but I like to add (especially for my 11 year old) ways to increase strength, endurance and confidence. Right now we are enjoying the medicine ball. I would choose a smaller size to start with, and this can increase as they get...