Healthy Life

I am addicted to this song. I put it on repeat and can literally do my entire workout with just this one song repeating over and over and over…. I know there is controversy surrounding it’s meaning but as someone with a little extra junk in her trunk, I appreciate the song. 🙂 For workout Wednesday, throw the song on repeat and let’s work on that bass, shall … [Read more...] about Workout Wednesday All about that Bass edition

My kids were off from school yesterday for election day and while I really wanted to hit the gym for a solo workout, it just wasn’t going to happen! So we all headed outside to the driveway for some exercise. I did kettlebell swings, push presses, and walking lunges while my little guys burned off energy by riding bikes, scooters, and climbing trees. (and in full disclosure, … [Read more...] about Workouts in my driveway help keep me sane

Here are my thoughts about kids and moderation in my latest post as a Together Counts Ambassador. Life is chaotic right now and I feel like I am in a constant state of STRESS. I found this picture on Instagram that really made me stop and think, so I thought I would share it with you. Hope you have a great day! … [Read more...] about Teaching kids about moderation

So many thoughts swirling in my head about the Fat Loss Conference (make sure you follow these and the one topic that really SHOUTED to me was about nutrition. Here are some main points: We went out to dinner on Saturday night and I was STARVING!! The waiter brought these biscuits to the table and I immediately thought “eff it! It is SO going down!” I decided to eat … [Read more...] about Nutrition perspective

As the holidays are rolling around, too many people throw their fitness plan on the back burner because they are “too busy”. Honestly though…does life ever slow down? Aren’t we busy all year long? Tips for staying fit during the holidays Keep your focus by reminding yourself you have worked too hard for the past 10 months to blow it all over the next two! Kohl’ s asked … [Read more...] about Tips for staying fit during the holidays

A few months ago, I had some water damage in my basement, so I had to start working out in my garage . I’ve never been a fan of garage workouts, but I have to admit that I love it now! I wasn’t sure I would be able to keep it up now that it’s winter here in Virginia, but so far I’ve been able to maintain. Do you workout in your garage? Now I just need to come up with a … [Read more...] about Do you workout in your garage?

The key here is to learn moderation and create healthy eating habits. Life happens, parties, vacations, etc. and you will need to learn to navigate these situations! M Please do not tell yourself you can eat whatever you want because you go to the gym every morning. If you are constantly restricting your food, this will lead to more issues down the line, including a … [Read more...] about 6 things to know about weight loss

It’s natural to lack motivation for working out, but a lack of motivation doesn’t help you achieve your exercise goals. Every journey begins with the first step, and your first step is getting motivated. 7 Easy Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out When You’d Rather Not It’s understandable that the rigors of everyday life can get in the way. Or perhaps you’re struggling … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out When You’d Rather Not

I’ve hired a few personal trainers, some good….some pretty awful. The one I have right now? ROCKS. Here are 5 reasons why I love to hate her::) She LISTENS to my goals. I cannot tell you how many times I have told a trainer that I had no real interest in doing cardio and then found myself doing just that for most of the hour. Yes, it’s super easy (as a trainer) to drop … [Read more...] about Why I love (and hate!) my personal trainer

Getting that eight hours of sleep a night is so important, but it is not as easy as we age. There are many reasons why we lose sleep, such as hormones, stress, the food we eat, or medication. Whatever the reason, it is so important for our bodies to try and get that much-needed sleep. What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep Increased risk of type 2 … [Read more...] about How the Correct Amount of Sleep Can Benefit Your Everyday Life