I’ve gotten into running this year. Seriously, if you’d told me a year ago that I’d be running on a regular basis, I’d of been like, “stop it!” Rude, I know. But I would’ve never believed you. I’ve always avoided running until now. I'd embraced exercise, but not cardio. And one of the things that really helps me get moving on my most lazy days is my 80s and 90s playlist. Quite frankly, I like … [Read more...] about My Favorite Songs to Sweat to From the 80s and 90s
Here’s Why You Should Never Ever Self-Diagnose with Google
I must be dying. What I thought was a cough must be lung cancer. And that simple muscle twitch might be a nervous system disorder. Holy crap! And I go through this stress every time I decide to self-diagnose with Google. Trust me, I know about what I speak. After going through a particularly nerve-wracking time, my husband joked that I’m only aloud to Google about how I’m going to die for a … [Read more...] about Here’s Why You Should Never Ever Self-Diagnose with Google
What’s My Diet Friendly Mystery Treat? My Review!
In my quest to help you enjoy a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle, I want to add more content about things that help me enjoy healthy living. As I often talk about, I’ve struggled in my past with emotional eating, extra weight and low self-esteem. And one of the things that paved my health journey was discovering great products and tools that make healthy living fun. So this week, I’m going to … [Read more...] about What’s My Diet Friendly Mystery Treat? My Review!
Boredom Crushing Exercise Classes to Bust Through Workout Blahs
I talked a couple of months ago about my experience with a childhood illness and everything I’ve overcome physically. But here’s something that's been vital to my recuperation. I've realized that I have to approach exercise like little kids approach playing. Boredom is the enemy. And exercise classes should feel like recess instead of work. There are people who just love the feeling of their … [Read more...] about Boredom Crushing Exercise Classes to Bust Through Workout Blahs
How I Improved My Flawed Body Image
As a young person, I had this ideal of how my body should be. Gosh, if only I had Jennifer Aniston’s perfect straight Rachel cut. Maybe if I had the perfect curves of Cindy Crawford. Or perhaps if was super skinny like Jennie Garth. (OK, I’m definitely dating myself here!) But instead, I was left with a flawed body image. My flawed body image told me constantly that I was unattractive. That … [Read more...] about How I Improved My Flawed Body Image
