Healthy Life

Remember the saying “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover?” These days it should be “Don’t judge a food by it’s packaging”. Products that claim to be healthy choices, might not be so healthy after all. For example, Fiber One Chewy Bars. Sounds like a healthy snack, yes? Not really.…

I’m not going to talk to you about making “healthy” treats for Halloween because let’s face it, I love chocolate! Here is how I personally avoid stuffing myself with all the loot that my kids bring home. These have been effective for me the past few years. I used to…

I cringe at my reflection these days and I avoid having my picture taken at all costs. I know that I should just relax and not listen to my body image issues screaming in my head, but I cannot. In my view, I am fat and I am hating every…

I am addicted to workouts that involve a timer! Seriously unless I know that something is going to beep at me, I have a hard time staying focused. I had to break up with my Gymboss though and now I am in love with this new app ”Tabata Pro”. Well…

I am terrible when it comes to stretching, mobility and yoga. It’s sad, but true. I usually groan when the kids ask me to get out the yoga mats, but I never regret it afterwards. My little guys LOVE to do all things yoga! “watch me, mommy!”“this is fun!”“what else…

My friends on my personal Facebook page like to mock me for my posts about food facts. They think it’s funny, but I take the whole thing pretty seriously. I believe most people are uninformed about the food industry so I post articles to hopefully get people to really THINK…

These days I am all about the quick, intense and get it done workout. Even on the rare days when I get the chance for a long run, I find myself not really “into” it. I get bored, distracted, and usually end up cutting it short. So if you are…

You longtime readers (thank you!) know that I have struggled with an addiction to Diet Pepsi for many, many years. I know all the science behind WHY I should not drink it, but I still do. My mom was a chain smoker when I was growing up and I used…

There are many nights when I want to just flop on the couch and inhale jellybeans and brownies. In the mornings, I don’t want to roll out of bed and get on that treadmill again.My legs are so tired but I have to keep reminding myself that I need to…