Be Happy

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!

“Don’t put spinach in my shake…or almond milk,” the youngest hollered from the other room as I was whipping her up a shake. Now, I don’t know about your kids, but my youngest is going through the “Will only eat beige carbs and chicken shaped like a dinosaur” phase, so getting fruits and veggies into …

If I was thinner and more muscular, I’d be a lot happier. No matter what I do, I will never be able to lose those 10 pounds that haunt my hips. I hate yoga. I tell myself a lot of lies to make excuses for, get out of, and capitalize on situations. We all do. …

It seems like everyone in my parents’ generation has been having heart issues the last few years. My dad was just hospitalized this weekend for an irregular heartbeat and chest pains. My mom has had surgery for a-fib. My aunts have had irregular heartbeats and heart trouble. It’s scary and, truth be told, I always …

The best laid plans of mice and men, right? Okay, friends, so let’s talk a Precision Nutrition update. It’s been nine weeks – almost 10! – of lessons, workouts, and habits. Has it helped? Has it changed anything? And what you’re really wondering, have I lost a gazillion pounds? In short, yes, yes, and hahahahaha …

You guys, it’s been a stressful year. The only thing that’s seemed certain is change – and lots of it. From moving to selling our house (holy shitake mushrooms that was stressful!) to quitting my job of seven years to branch out on my own to enrolling our kids in school after a decade of …

You don’t need to do fancy things to find ways to improve your health. It all starts with the basics. My clients often ask me what the best thing they can do to improve their health is and I think my answer surprises them.  I’m not a doctor and certainly don’t give medical advice, but …

Why, Hello there, friend. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve last seen you and, boy, have I missed being around.  As you may know, we moved at the beginning of December.  December 1st to be exact.  And, as I usually do, I severely underestimated the time commitment required to completely paint and clean a …

Sleep is a critical part of any weight loss or health routine. Without enough rest, our bodies can’t repair themselves and create enough energy to give us a great workout.  In fact, sleep is so important that a lack of it has been proven to impact our health and ability to ward off diseases and …

Intrinsic motivation can be a tricky thing – especially when it comes to exercise.  We know we should do it, but it’s often a lot easier not to do it in favor of other things.  Getting to the point where we’re intrinsically motivated to get up off the sofa or out of bed in the …

Looking for some last minute stocking stuffers for your favorite fitness fanatic?  Stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank, but will still get you that “Best Gift Giver Ever” award? Then check out the five under $20 stocking stuffers below! They’re sure to win your favorite fitness fanatic’s heart!  And if you’re looking for full-on …

Have you heard the phrase “Never miss a Monday”? If you’ve been exercising for any length of time you probably have seen it posted somewhere or your trainer or coach has said it.  What’s the deal with Mondays anyway? Why is missing a Monday worse than missing a Tuesday or even the middle of the …

Trying to figure out what to get the fitness fanatic in your life for the holidays? It can be a challenge for sure! There are so many different options out there that narrowing it down to just the right gift isn’t easy.  Thankfully, the 20+ ideas below are sure winners that will land you in …

Some days we roar with our accomplishments, shouting our feats of strength and runs of record time to the world.  And other days, we quietly continue on our journey, lifting weights, sweating on the elliptical, and dragging ourselves through a long run.  Work outs aren’t always great and sometimes just getting through it feels like …

“Why can’t you ever stick with anything?” “Ugh! Seriously, you’re going to eat a piece of candy?!” “Oh my gosh, look how your stomach sticks out, look at the cellulite on your thighs, and oh my gosh, are those stretch marks?! You look awful!” “You’re never going to be good at Pilates or yoga or …