Healthy Life

Hi, my name is Lisa and I am addicted to fitness equipment! I don’t belong to a gym but I am lucky enough to have space in my house for some really cool fitness toys. Here are my top favorites (right now!) Ropes: These give you a killer cardio and strength workout at the same time! When they first arrived I created a workout that was 2 minutes on/2 minutes off. I was … [Read more...] about 6 home gym favorites (and how to get them for cheap!)

Today’s post is courtesy of Tegan. Read on for more information on how you can join her for a free session If you are not aware of Parkrun it is time I gave you a quick lesson in the best exercise of the week. A group of volunteers in over 516 UK locations host a 5km timed and marshalled FREE (yes, free!) run around a local park, National Trust or open area. 1,000s of … [Read more...] about Use Your Weekly Parkrun for Cheap HIIT Training

Exercise is one of those things everyone knows they need to do, but for whatever reason, or a multitude of reasons, they don’t. Many people make commitments or plan to start working out to improve their health, but fall short with very little effort in the first place. Though life can sometimes get in the way, many times you get in your own way. With a few lifestyle changes and … [Read more...] about Common Excuses People Give to Avoid Working Out

Anyone else find a family beach vacation stressful and exhausting? There isn’t much “vacation” involved for me when it involves everything I normally do at home just in someone else’s house. 4 tips for staying on track while on vacation Kids don’t sleep, they need constant entertainment that costs extra money, and there is sand everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I love the … [Read more...] about 4 tips for staying on track while on vacation

Everyone knows when anxiety hits. But not everyone knows where anxiety comes from. In fact, there’s a lot about anxiety that isn’t common knowledge. And if you know anything about the battle, you know you must understand your opponent before you can defeat your opponent. So, let’s get to know this undesirable foe we call anxiety – and beat it once and for all. What is … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety and How to Overcome It

There is nothing I love more in this world than waking up bright and early and going for a run. When I was in high school, I ran track and cross country up until my senior year. Running is not only a great way to relieve stress, it is also a great workout. It keeps you in shape, doesn’t require any equipment, and unlike going to a gym, you can run anywhere at any time. Here … [Read more...] about The Common Problems Many Runners Face

Getting that eight hours of sleep a night is so important, but it is not as easy as we age. There are many reasons why we lose sleep, such as hormones, stress, the food we eat, or medication. Whatever the reason, it is so important for our bodies to try and get that much-needed sleep. What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep Just by getting the correct … [Read more...] about How the Correct Amount of Sleep Can Benefit Your Everyday Life

A mammogram is very important, as it basically saved my life. If that is the only sentence you read in this post, I am OK with that. Have you had yours recently? Go call and schedule yours now. Here is a little bit about my journey with breast cancer. In September I had a routine mammogram done, just as I do every year. In October, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In … [Read more...] about Why getting a mammogram is important; my journey with breast cancer

In case you missed my last post, I found out in October that I have breast cancer. Here are some of the questions I have gotten over the past few months. Finding out you have breast cancer is a terrible roller coaster of emotions with a whirlwind of doctors appointments, procedures, and waiting for results. Did you find a lump or feel something? No, I felt nothing at all, … [Read more...] about Breast cancer diagnosis and questions

Today’s post is from a friend. I know there are a lot of mamas out there wondering if you can ever get your pre-baby back and it is possible! Just give yourself time and patience because you just made a human! The myth that you will never be able to get your body back that you had before children is true to some extent. You will not be able to get that body back without hard … [Read more...] about You Can Do It: Get Your Pre-Pregnancy Body Back With These 5 Tips