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 …
Friends, I have been seriously been slacking on getting my nutrition under control. Blame it on stress or the colder weather or the whole moving in less than a month thing, but whatever has been the cause of it, I’ve been neglecting getting those portions in line. So, instead of worrying about what’s in the …
Welcome to the most delicious snack ever! Seriously, pumpkin seeds and I go together like peanut butter and chocolate. In fact, I’ve been known to buy a couple of pumpkins after Halloween (hey, they’re cheaper!) and use them just for roasted pumpkin seeds. So, how do you make this amazingly delectable and healthy snack? It’s …
Snow days are awesome days for family fitness fun! In fact, you can burn so many calories that the hot chocolate and cookies that you have when you come inside won’t even phase you! If you’re stuck wondering how to make the next snow day one that your entire family enjoys, check out the five …
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 …
We’ll be re-doing our home gym soon and I’ve been scouring Pinterest for ideas. Some are obviously way out of our budget (which is like $200) and some look like they could work. But, since I haven’t ever really designed a fabulous home gym before (I currently workout in a basement with 6 foot ceilings…and …
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 …
Before you head out the door for the gym or turn the DVD player on for your workout, make sure you have your water bottle with you. Yes, most gyms have fountains in case you forget yours, but taking your own water bottle is not only easier, it’s also much more likely to result in …
“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 …
There are two kinds of moms in this world: You either love working out with your kids or you run from it. Sometimes literally. If you’re feeling a smidge guilty that I’m going to call you out for being the former, rest assured, I am right there with you, sister. Working out with kids was …
Congratulations! You’ve just had your baby and you’re ready to get back in shape now that you’re getting lots of sleep and are well rested! It’s hard knowing what to do with all of this maternity leave time now that the baby has been born. Wait, what?! That’s not how it’s going?!? Of course it’s …
Some people need more roses, some need more chocolate, but we all need more water. I’m not sure when I first started to realize that I needed more water in my life, but I can take a guess that it was about the time I moved to Phoenix, Arizona in the late 90s. Just reading …