My oldest son has never been “sporty”. He never wanted to join soccer and he couldn’t care less about football or baseball. If it’s competitive, he’s not interested. He has many wonderful talents and qualities, but sports is not one of them, at least yet. (He’s in middle school) He may be in the minority of his generation that…
Balancing work and personal life is stressful; from responsibilities to family time, to meetings and more, we hardly ever have a minute to ourselves. Our days are consistently overscheduled, but even with a crazy busy lifestyle, it is important to take the time to de-stress and relax whenever possible. Many people find spa trips or pampering helpful, however, this method…
I received compensation and a free service in exchange for this post. My opinions are my own. I like going to the gym, but it isn’t always EASY to get up, get dressed and drive there. Some days, you want to just work out at home. I don’t always feel like I’m pushing myself when I work out in my…
May 13, or Mother’s Day, is an opportunity for us to honor our mothers for all they’ve done, and it’s also the perfect time to just celebrate life with your family. A big shout out to all of the hard-working, patient, forgiving and understanding mommies out there. I’d like to share with you some healthy ways you can celebrate Mother’s Day this…
There never seems to be enough hours in the day for a busy mom. In fact, 56 percent of women find it difficult to balance work and home life. Though it’s easy to let self-care come second to family, work and household obligations, putting it off can do more harm than good. The likelihood of illness, chronic stress, exhaustion and…
When it comes to health and diet there is so much information out there; it’s easy to get confused and hard to know what to follow. So many “rules” exist, it’s hard to know what to believe. Quite honestly it can change by the day! Here are a few “rules” I’ve learned to disregard over the years. 1. Carbs are…
Ever since I started using my Garmin as a step counter, I’ve realized I don’t get as many steps a day as I thought I did. 10,000 steps is a good guideline to aim for each day. If I go for a run or a long walk of 2-3 miles, then it’s not too hard, but if I can’t manage…
So you’re thinking about getting healthier, but not sure you are ready… You’ve been making healthy changes, but you still feel like you are struggling… Often times it’s the mental aspect that holds us back from reaching our full potential. Being fit is not a destination, it’s a journey. It’s an evolving state of being. It’s not just about the…
It’s 3 months into the new year and many of us start with a resolution to get healthier; whether it’s to start a new workout regimen or eat better. How’s that resolution working for you now? Have you managed to stay on track and achieve your goal? Or has it fell by the wayside already? If it has, NO…
If you have a child near puberty age then I’m sure you already know what I’m about to tell you: it’s awkward. But it doesn’t have to be… well, for us parents anyway. We did our time on that roller coaster and now it’s our job to supervise the next wave of riders: our children. Growing up in the 90’s…
