Getting started with a new fitness program can be riddled with invisible land mines. It’s not as cut and dry as it may seem to the novice, but you don’t realize that when starting. When you’re first starting, all...
I don’t drink… not even during a pandemic.
On an ordinary Saturday in November of 2017 I got black-out drunk. Still in bed the next morning, with my head spinning, I checked the sent items in my text messages and...
I am always surprised (and very pleased) when complimented for my decorative holiday sugar cookies. I always tell people that they could probably do it too, because it really isn't as hard as it looks. In this post, I...
This holiday season, COVID-19 is still amongst us. Although we were hoping to have some relief for the holidays, it is now more important than ever that we do our part in protecting ourselves and others as we work...
Proper nutrition is essential for a strong immune system. Although you may not be able to fully prevent illness, a healthy immune system is one way to give your body extra protection. Focusing on the following nutrients will help...
You can turn the tide.
Equipping yourself with the right tools is 95% of getting the job done right. When you have the right tools at your disposal, it limits room for error and allows you to work more efficiently.
Having...
We have all heard the “new year, new me” dialogue as people wrap up the end of a year and transition to the start of a new one. January isn’t always the most inspiring of months — probably because...
We were given a leaflet about "shaken baby syndrome" at the hospital when my baby was born. It is where a caregiver shakes a crying baby out of frustration and causes a brain injury in the process. "Who will...
Each new year, millions of Americans resolve to get fit, strong, and healthy. Make this the year to actually keep the goal! Research shows that regular exercise reduces the severity and duration of illness, improves mood and sleep, and...
As a mom, I strive to do everything I can to provide the healthiest meals so my kids can get all their nutrients. That is until they don’t eat what I give them.
My children are now going through a...