How wonderful would it be if you could eat anything you want, then kick back and unwind, and still maintain an amazing figure? While yes, some women are lucky enough to have this be their reality, the fact is that for most women, staying in shape and looking great actually takes a bit of effort […]
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Gratitude: 21 reasons to be grateful
It’s only fitting that for Thanksgiving Monday I take a moment and write out everything I am grateful for in life. 1. Parents: For giving me life 2. Siblings: For all the sibling memories 3. Husband: For being my soul mate 4. Son: For being the greatest gift in my life 5. Dog: For the […]
Your Moment of Truth October #makeyourmove Challenge
Tis the start of the season where the biggest holidays are fast approaching making it tempting to slip out of a healthy routine. We’re not going to let the hustle and bustle of the chaos surrounding these festivities interrupt the hardwork put into staying on track…no we are not. With that said, I’m thrilled to […]
Drinking the #crossfit Kool-aid: How perceptions change
I recently competed in my first team crossfit competition over the weekend. Originally I was planning on going and cheering for my friends competing, however, there was a very last minute change to one of the teams which resulted in me participating rather that spectating. Crossfit has taken the world of sport by storm. It […]
STICKING TO A SET-BACK-FREE SEPTEMBER
The alarm goes off. It’s time to get up and start your day. This morning in particular is the first day back to school, so in addition to getting yourself ready, it’s time to get your kids back on track and into their new September routines. You know what you have to do to keep […]
3 Tips For Moving Towards a Path of Happiness
The unknown is a place where most of us don’t like to visit. However, the unknown can also be a place that houses a bunch of new adventures and paths that help create and form us as individuals. Before becoming a mother for the first time I had many fears. “Will I be a good […]
The Danger of Stretching Before Training
Typical workout routine: Your 5 minute run around the room or skipping followed by some static stretching followed immediately by drills (sport training) or your strength and conditioning routine. End off with a cool down if you even do one and hopefully some stretching at the end. Sound familiar? All too often after a 5-10 […]
Working out with Toddler
The final long weekend of the summer has arrived and it’s time to switch things up and find new routines that work for us. As I reflect on the summer and the changes that have occurred personally and professionally I’m proud to say that it’s full steam ahead, baby. No more holding back. Time to […]
Imperfection is perfection
A secret that was hard for me to actually come to terms with after our baby was born and well into his first year was my sex drive sucked. Prior to ‘Bug’ being born we both had a healthy sex life. At first I attributed it to being an overwhelmed first time full time breastfeeding […]
Ridiculously Awesome Shoes for Kids – Yochi Shoes
Hey hey hey just wanted to share with you the incredibly awesome kicks I received from Yochi Shoes. Our son absolutely loves his Capt.Zuga shoes. With each step the little bladder embedded into the sole of the shoe squeaks. The squeaking makes him want to squeak more and more to the point he always ends […]