I strive to do less. Can this be me talking? I never thought I would hear those words come from my lips. I’m the epitome of the type A personality. I have to be creating, achieving or embarking on something at any moment in time or I feel lazy and time negligent. I am always striving towards something far in the future that I need to have, and only my hard work will bring it to me. I have … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Art of Doing NOTHING
The Health Essential Benefits of Leisure Time
Want to do something super supportive of good health? What if I told you there was something you could do that involves no deprivation and would not only make you feel wonderful but also improve your health? “Sign me up right now!”, you scream! Ok, great! I want you to close your e-mail, hide your smartphone, put your textbooks away, get someone to watch the kids and…. You still with me? Great … [Read more...] about The Health Essential Benefits of Leisure Time
The Real Skinny on Going Gluten-Free
So, the world is a-buzz with conversations about going gluten free these days. Does a gluten-free diet equal a healthy diet? Is this just a fad like low-carb or low-fat? Will going gluten-free benefit me? Good questions! Here I answer some of your top questions about gluten-free diets! 1) Isn’t this just a fad? If gluten were a problem, people would have been suffering from this for … [Read more...] about The Real Skinny on Going Gluten-Free
The #1 Tip to Help you Eat Healthier
Eating nutritiously can be a drag…well that is how it seems at first. You know you want to be healthy, but you also know that you don’t want every meal to be a tasteless, bland, unimaginative ordeal. Eating is one of the joys in life. So how do you balance being in tip-top shape with some type of joie de vivre? We often begin a diet after a period of less than desirable eating. With our … [Read more...] about The #1 Tip to Help you Eat Healthier
Living Outside Your Comfort Zone for a Healthier You
I would like to think of myself as an adventurer. You know, the type of person who doesn’t let what they’ve done in the past limit what they can do in the future. I would like to be the person that sees a challenge and decides to march confidently into the unknown. I firmly believe that limiting your life by only focusing on your known strong points limits your potential. Doing so can dull … [Read more...] about Living Outside Your Comfort Zone for a Healthier You
