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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This time of year can be beautiful, joyful, and wondrous, but can also be stressful, exhausting, and frustrating for many. The balance of the emotions, the craziness as we try to truly enjoy the season, while also living up to the many expectations that have been created with this time of year, can feel like an...
I want you to take some time today to truly evaluate how much time you give yourself for YOU, and what you do to actually take care of YOU. It seems in this day and age that sometimes, actually doing something for your well being, or taking time for yourself, can be considered selfish, or you feel selfish. I am not sure...
What are you missing? Do you feel like maybe there could be more? Possibly, you could feel a bit better? Or....a whole lot better? About 12 years ago, I truly began to experience a slight emptiness in my self that I didn't know was there. It wasn't overwhelming at all, but I knew it was there. A few years later it grew...
Knowing what is best for our health can be overwhelming. We are in the age of too much information. Every time you turn around there is a new workout, new diet, new superfood and something you shouldn't eat. I love learning about health and wellness, and I too can get overwhelmed by it all. If you are just starting out,...
The older I get, and by no means am I old, but I do believe I have become seriously enlightened by life and people, big and small, every day. I just want to say out loud so many times, that the jig is up. I am not falling for that anymore. This applies to so many things I face every day, with my kids, myself, my husband...
There are a zillion things you could do to feel better and improve your health every day. It is overwhelming. I am sure you know people trying different diets and workouts. These do work for some. It isn't always the plan that does the trick, but the person. It is hard to find what works for you. I always say to take one...
I do believe there are great benefits to "programs", as long as you look at it as a lifestyle change. You have to see the "program" as not just for the 21 or 30 days that it exists, but for the long haul. It has to be something you can implement into your life. This is the same with New Year Resolutions, they have to be...
As we start the last three weeks leading up to Christmas, let's do our best to feel our best. When things get too busy and start feeling out of control, I go back to basics. I take one day at a time and I try my best to simplify what I need to do each day. Here is a simple schedule I am using for the next three weeks to...
I am sure we can all relate to the stress that comes on during the holidays. All of the pressures can overwhelm us if we let them. Family, friends, gifts, parties, sugar, wrapping, baking and more. Every year I say that I want to enjoy the holiday more, embrace the meaning of the holiday, and not get so overwhelmed. I...
We love smoothies and juicing over here at our house. I know that it is not for everyone, and that, of course, is OK. For us, it is an easy meal for breakfast or any meal for that matter, and it gives you so many vitamins and minerals and good, good stuff in one drink. Your body is craving the goodness of a shake or...
This is the last post in our four part series helping us to make progress toward our goals. Just to recap, so far we are working on the following: Being HONEST with ourselves about what we want, and truly being AWARE of what is holding us back. Being INTENTIONAL every day about what we need to DO to move toward our goals....
This is the second in the four part series of some tips that have helped me to make progress toward my goals. Once I was HONEST (really honest) with myself about what I wanted, and truly became AWARE (honestly aware) of what was keeping me from going toward it, I sat down and wrote steps that I knew I needed to do to move...
This is the last week of our Summer Accountability Group. I have decided to make it the first of a four part series to continue to help us reach our goals. A huge thank you to those of you that reached out during the group this summer and participated. As with all things, the more we put into something, the more we will...