I firmly believe in the importance of stretching every day. I figure if I expect my body to carry me through the day, I can at least give it 5-10 minutes of love so it can do its job well. Mostly, I stretch for the same reasons most people do- to avoid being sore later.… Continue reading Pigeon Pose for Runners
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I believe life is meant to be enjoyed and our frame of mind determines how much we allow ourselves to experience the beauty each day has to offer.
Almost five years ago, I was depressed, physically weak and spiritually broken. Now I feel all the blessings of a healthy life and a grateful attitude.
From positive vibes to simple pleasures- I'm sharing my thoughts on all the little things that make life truly amazing.
Tone It Up Eating Out | Week 2 Recap
Another week on the Tone It Up Bikini Series Plan and drum roll, please…. I’m down 1.2 pounds for the week and still loving the plan! So that means since I started I’ve lost 7.8 lbs., and a total of an inch in my arms and 3/4 of inches in my waist. Of course, my weight loss… Continue reading Tone It Up Eating Out | Week 2 Recap
Asking for Help
Ah, that four letter word- HELP. Why is it so hard for so many of us? Maybe it’s because we have this false belief that if we were smart enough we would be able to figure out everything on our own? We think it’s weak to “rely” on others? Of course, this is completely insane.… Continue reading Asking for Help
Weekend Goals
The weekend is here friends, and I could not be more ready! I have big plans for this weekend, and they include a lot of unstructured fun. I know, so crazy. I don’t think I’ve had one of these weekends in while, and looking at the calendar, I don’t see another one in my near… Continue reading Weekend Goals
Learning to Cook- It’s Time
I think it’s about time I learn how to cook. I know, it’s a little crazy I’ve gone this long anyway. Especially, because I love to eat. But I’ve basically always lived with people that don’t mind cooking. It started with my mom, then I survived off dorm food, then I had a boyfriend who… Continue reading Learning to Cook- It’s Time
Date Nights (or Days!)
I’m a firm believer in date nights. I feel like so many couples discount the importance of blocking out a few times a month- yes a month- to go on a date. And I get it- lots of couples with young kids can’t image going out just the two of them to have some fun.… Continue reading Date Nights (or Days!)
Tone It Up program | Week 1 Recap
Week 1 of my first dive into the Tone It Up Bikini Series is in the books. No one is more shocked than me to say that I’m actually REALLY enjoying the plan. And I am definitely doing the scale happy dance because I’m down 6.2 pounds from last Tuesday. Now, I really… Continue reading Tone It Up program | Week 1 Recap
What I Learned from My Grandma
Today is my Grandma’s birthday. She would have been 93. She passed away less than a year ago on August 23rd, after a long battle with dementia. I have so many wonderful memories of my Grandma. And how could I not? I hit the Grandma Jackpot. She was a stay at home mom… Continue reading What I Learned from My Grandma
Road Trip Survival Tips- For Grown Ups
I am the worst on a road trip. I’ll own it. And I’m not really sure why in my mid-30s this is still a thing with me. Generally speaking, I’m a pretty easy going person. But put me in a car for a long ride, and I struggle to not be the most annoying person… Continue reading Road Trip Survival Tips- For Grown Ups
Tone It Up Bikini Series | Getting Started
It’s time to Tone It Up. And by that I mean drop those pesky extra pounds in time for my vacation to Hawaii. My vacation clock is ticking towards an exciting anniversary trip the first week in September. This means my weight loss motivation is in overdrive. Like many people, I have gained… Continue reading Tone It Up Bikini Series | Getting Started