The benefits of walking are immense. Are you taking advantage of them? Can’t run? No worries! Walking is a great alternative and a heck of a lot easier on your body. After two knee surgeries, I remember feeling lucky that I could even walk, because for a while there it was iffy. Unfortunately, for many …
Stress gets a bad rap, and while it usually deserves it, there is also a thing such as good stress. While bad stress can have a negative, sometimes fatal impact on our health, good stress is that little extra oomph that propels us forward. Let’s break it down.
Congratulations on wanting to incorporate essential oils into your life! I am so excited for you! When I say they’ve changed my life, I mean they.have.changed.my.life. And I was the biggest skeptic around – just ask my husband! Ha!
Running is a great way to stay in shape and something that you can do all year long, provided you have the right gear.Affiliate links below. If you purchase from a link, I may receive a small commission. Thank you! Don’t stay cooped up inside and miss out on the beautiful scenery and thrill of …
I have naturally curly hair…which translates frequently into “big, frizzy poof head.” I’ve tried more creams and expensive oils and leave in conditioners than I could even count. Since working out almost daily, my hair can get super dry from all of the washing. And trust me, after a T-25 workout, you want me washing …
Studio apartment? 3′ x 5′ spot in the living room between the bookshelf and the toy chest? If you’re hesitating to start working out, because your workout space is tiny, have no fear – workouts can take place in small spaces. Figuring out how to exercise in a small space is as simple as LMNOP!
Not sure what size exercise ball to get? This will help break it down. I love, love, love working out with a stability or exercise ball! I love that I can get not only a great workout that’s fun and different, but I love that I’m getting an intense core workout while working on my …
I love that so many people want to go to the gym and workout. It’s a good thing – generally. However, there are three things to always do at the gym that I don’t think many people are aware of. Or maybe they’re aware, but just think it doesn’t really apply to them. Whatever the …
One thing you may not know about me is that I am a big advocate for students’ rights – especially when it comes to dyslexia. How does that relate to the NASM-CPT and studying? Well, my oldest son has severe dyslexia and is planning on taking the exam in a couple of years. So, we’ve …
I love pumpkin everything in the Fall. It’s homey and comforting and just tastes so darn good. That’s why this Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe is one of my all time favorites.
I swear sometimes I think I am channeling my inner cave woman. Not because I have poor hygiene or poor nutrition and no healthcare, but because of my wicked sense of stress. Man, I carry it around like the weight of the world some days.
I have a secret love affair with pumpkins. No, not artificial pumpkin flavoring in expensive lattes and sweets (although, I wouldn’t say no…), but the fresh, pumpkin-y goodness from the garden grown squash. I’m like a little kid anxiously awaiting the Great Pumpkin as the weather turns cooler and pumpkin season arrives. From pumpkin seeds …
Did you know that something as simple as being a night owl versus an early bird is thought to be genetic? The main reason is that people with parents who are night owls tend to end up as night owls too, and vice versa. It makes sense when you think about it, but who would …
I realized last night, as I stepped on the scale, that I have been slacking, out of focus, and trying to exercise off inconsistency. In other words, I haven’t been on my game. And the scale hasn’t budged.
We were super excited to carve into our pumpkin this year, but it didn’t quite go as planned. Ha! Check out what went wrong and some tips for carving your own pumpkin this fall!