Every year, people make health-related new years resolutions. Some succeed, but others fail. So what’s the secret to succeeding? Obviously, being healthy is a worthy goal, and no doubt, everyone who starts as good intentions. So what separates those who succeed from those who don’t? Often, it’s as simple as having the right plan. Here are a […]
I admit it: there’s few things in the world cuter than a baby digging into a cake on his birthday. But no matter how cute it looks in photos, if you have been carefully introducing healthy foods into your baby’s tummy & then shock their bodies with large amounts of refined sugar, you might not […]
With a new year upon us, I’m sure many have health & fitness goals. You won’t get any arguments from me, as I obviously deem those as worthy goals. But I wanted to challenge you, whether you have a baby in your belly or not, to adopt the pregnancy workout mindset as your set & complete […]
I’ll be honest. I have seasons where I don’t track my personal fitness goals. If I’m not working toward something specific or I’m in maintenance mode, I workout consistently & I make healthy food choices. Coming from years as an anorexic, there is extreme freedom that I am in a place mentally to be able […]
Halloween just makes me ready for Thanksgiving. As a general rule, I’m just not a fan. I mean, scary costumes + loads of sugar (aka chemicals) + evil (just being honest) does not make for my kind of holiday. However, I do see Halloween as an opportunity. I love that our church hosts a Halloween […]
I don’t hate the gym, bootcamps, running, or anything else that helps others get fit. I would never be so arrogant to tell you that those things don’t work. They totally do. There are lots of ways to get fit. Bottom line: Whatever workout you will do with consistency WORKS. But just in case you’ve never […]
A lot of women are concerned about the effect exercising will have on their milk supply when they are breastfeeding. But here’s some great news – there’s no need to be concerned as long as you follow a few simple guidelines. Exercise has many health benefits – whether breastfeeding or not. But especially when sleep […]
It’s time to let go of guilt, grab hold of grace, recapture the life God made you for, and then…..live it! Too many times we are so focused on what we are not allowed to do and what we should not eat that we end up feeling deprived, and defeated in both our physical and […]
