FOCUS ON THE EVOLUTION!
The New Year is slipping away; do you find your resolutions doing the same? Well, I’m ready to ditch the resolutions and focus on the evolution of leading a healthy, happy, and productive life – what about you? Losing weight and increasing physical activity are...
THE POWER OF THE WALK!
Spring has sprung and it’s time to head outdoors for some healthy fun! As I was pondering what to write about this month, I thought about how many of you want to move more and often don’t realize how powerful walking or jogging can be...
THE “E” IN EATING IS FOR ENJOYMENT!
Do you think of eating in a positive manner and simply enjoy the food you are having? Or are you more likely to focus on what you should not or cannot have based on the desire to drop a few pounds? Considering the focus on...
CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA RECIPE!
Pizza is one of those things that everyone seems to love – Almost every culture eats some form of the dish. Although appealing to so many, it is has never been known as a healthy offering – due to it’s highly processed nature and saturated...
THE JOURNEY
My life could have ended up in a very different place from where I am now. When I was younger, I struggled with self-esteem, body image, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Then a weekend self-awareness workshop changed my life. I learned something there that changed me...
A NEW CHAPTER…
The New Year is still young as I take on a new chapter in my life…. but before I tell you what that is, let me tell you a little bit about my upbringing…. I have always loved to exercise! Running was my outlet; my...
STEP ONE TO A LEAN BODY: THE KITCHEN MAKEOVER
It is the new year – the time we all feel the enthusiasm of a fresh start. Most of us have renewed energy to lose weight; unfortunately, for many of us the energy and enthusiasm fades within a few months. To quote the ancient Chinese...
ENERGY DRAINERS
Energy drainers are those things that we are tolerating, ignoring, or putting up with that are draining us of our precious energy. Energy Drainers can be mental or physical clutter and when they are handled, you can reclaim the energy that is being used up...
ON YOUR MARK. EAT RIGHT. GO!
Ahh….spring is in the air. And with it comes the blooming flowers, more sunshine to enjoy in the afternoons, the breakout of capris and tees from storage, and of course, spring training for upcoming races!! To add a little spice to my workouts, I signed...
STEP 2 TO A LEAN BODY
What is Your Energy Balance Equation? (As seen in Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine) The first step in this four-part series to a Lean Body was to makeover our kitchens. Hopefully, your kitchen is now a cooking-friendly environment, jam-packed with nutrient dense foods, and one of the...