Eating is perhaps the piece to the health puzzle that causes the most frustration. We are inundated with food everywhere we go and with different ways to approach it. And let’s face it–the things we ate when we were younger, we just can’t get away with as we age. Old habits die hard. I want to help you have a healthy relationship with food. To know that it’s something that fuels our body, but also something God has created for enjoyment! I want to help you not just eat, but eat well.
Put down the candy! (or should you?) What to do about those Halloween treats
It's the day after Halloween and chances are you are sitting with large amounts of candy at your disposal. The truth is, the candy probably hasn't been sitting here since yesterday thanks to early purchases and candy bowls here and there, so today is not the first day...
Craving Conquerors: Guest post by Candace Cameron Bure
We have a very special guest today talking about our Key for Week 3 of the “Living and Active” challenge: craving conquerors! I put this blog post up every year even though she wrote it a few years back. It's just so good! Candace Cameron Bure’s biography is filled...
Resources: Exercise. Podcasts. Nutrition
I know there are some of you who are interested in resources--maybe some new ideas or a fresh place to motivate you! I totally understand that and honestly, I believe it's key to keeping in this health journey long-term. You've got to change things up, both...
My Health Goals for 2017
2017 is here! We may be a couple weeks into January and some of you well on your way with new resolutions or goals for the year, but there may be some of you who are still trying to wade through the craziness of the holidays. I think we all tend to do a bit of...
The Thanksgiving Table: What I want you to know about it
Hey friends! A big day for us Americans tomorrow...Thanksgiving! We often begin our "seasonal slump" of holiday eating now and it can definitely take a toll on our bodies. I get asked often what kind of tips I have for Thanksgiving so I thought I'd make a Facebook...
Do you eat your emotions?
I bet that title got your attention because every single one of us probably struggle with this depending on the season of life we're in! I mention this in the article, but I want to re-iterate that the suggestions I give are a very "shallow" and a mere distraction for...
A mid-summer update, full-body circuit & survey winners!
Happy summer, friends! I sure hope it's going well for you. We are halfway through July which means it is FLYING by! Do you feel the same way? It's been a busy month for us and I wanted to give you a little peek into it! I spent the last week of June in Florida...
What to do on the day after a long weekend
The day after a long holiday weekend. Many of you are feeling bloated, lethargic, and maybe a little guilty. "It's time to get back on the wagon", you say to yourself as you drink nothing but water this morning, plan for a salad at lunch, a banana for snack, and a...
What’s been going on: a trip, recipe, & race!
Hey friends! Time for a quick recap of the past month! As per the usual, the beginning of summer is always crazy for me as we adjust to a new routine, attend baseball/softball games and practices, and try to enjoy all the last-minute invites to ice cream, cookouts,...
3 Meals. 2 Products. 1 Winter Day: A Peek Into My Go-To Healthy Meals!
*GIVEAWAY CLOSED* The winter. A time for snow, netflix, dry skin, and comfort food- grilled cheese and soup, warm brownie sundaes, chicken pot pie and creamy hot chocolate. Now if you've followed me long enough, you know that I'm not against any of these foods. In...
