When it comes to maintaining or improving your health and fitness, one of the best ways to stay motivated throughout the year is to enter upcoming walks, runs or triathlons, and train for them. It’s always fun to have that next big event to talk about and prepare for and it’s also helpful to know […]
I recently attended a luncheon where I heard 4 thoughts that I wanted to pass along. They are quite simple, yet impactful. I invite you to explore each of these concepts/ideas over the next month. Hopefully one of them will spark movement in the direction of what you are ultimately trying to achieve. Week 1: “If it doesn’t […]
I recently felt like having breakfast for dinner, so I dug up one of my favorite all time recipes that my grandma used to make us called Cottage Cheese Apple Pancakes. These are also great before a workout, and kids love them too. 4 eggs 1 cup of organic low-fat cottage cheese 2 grated […]
As we enter autumn and begin thinking about the delicious food that many holiday gatherings are centered around, it also makes sense to think about continuing with, or adding in an exercise routine. After all, exercise is one sure-fire way to prevent holiday weight gain, yet still enjoy the cheese, chocolate and wine that is […]
I see so many people who look perfectly healthy criticize themselves constantly about the way they look which is why I am posting this great article. Though it was placed on the Ironman website, so many of the ideas here apply to all people across the board. I highly suggest reading it if you struggle with […]
Last week I attended a luncheon that was put on by eWomen Network. I thought the speaker, Linda Clemons, did a phenomenal job motivating the audience and I would like to share the top four simple quotes that I took away from her speech. “If it doesn’t help you grow, it has to go.” “If you can see it in your mind then […]
I believe that one of the reasons people “fail” to maintain their weight or keep up with an exercise program is because they place demands on themselves that are unrealistic; demands that they can’t live up to indefinitely. Of course there is a time and a place for a strict routine or diet, but unless […]
When you walk down a grocery store aisle you will see the words “Organic”, “100% Organic”, “Contains Organic Ingredients” … and the list goes on. What does this labeling mean? There are laws in place that determine how a manufacturer can use the word “organic” to label their product. Following is a quick summary of some of the more […]
I am often amazed at how delicious food can taste when it is from a tree or from the ground. There are times when something so simple like a Honey Crisp apple, a slice of pineapple or roasted beets can taste amazing. Of course, it all makes sense when I think about it. If everything […]
I copied the original version of this recipe out of a magazine. Though it looked delicious, I knew the soup would be packed with saturated fat and other artery clogging ingredients. So I took most of the original ingredients and replaced them with healthier substitutes.Yes, the recipe still calls for a little cream (the original version had […]