Hey, Mom! What’s for Dinner???

Raise your hand if you live with multiple people! Raise your hand if some of those people include kids! Raise your hand if some of those people and kids are picky eaters! Raise your hand if some of those people have multiple food restrictions, preferences, or allergies! Raise your hand if your spouse is in… Continue reading Hey, Mom! What’s for Dinner???

Why You Should Go On A Diet

    I am a self-proclaimed anti-dieter. I promote health, fitness, and weight loss if needed. But, pretty please and thank you, let’s not use the “D” word. In all seriousness, is diet truly a four-letter word that should be cast from your vocabulary and into the fiery pits of hell??? Maybe…and maybe not. If… Continue reading Why You Should Go On A Diet

SMARTer Goal-Setting for the Win!

When I was a kid, I had a vision. I could see the me of the future. I would be thinner, more outgoing, involved in fun activities, and radiating happiness. I had three older cousins who I truly admired. They were cool and their lives seemed so interesting. I remember thinking in my 10-year-old head… Continue reading SMARTer Goal-Setting for the Win!

Must Haves for Your Home Gym

For the sake of full disclosure I'm going to go ahead and put it out there, (if I haven't already previously) I enjoy going to the gym. The poor lighting, the lines of weights stacked neatly against the walls, and the fresh energy from other humans on the same mission pushes me to reach a… Continue reading Must Haves for Your Home Gym

Sneak Peak Into the Food Diary of a Fitness Professional

*The following journal was recorded previously and shared at a later date* I cannot tell you how many times I've been hanging out in a group setting and someone has apologized to me for what they're eating. Time and time again I've heard, "Oh, I know you don't eat [insert decadent dessert or rich and… Continue reading Sneak Peak Into the Food Diary of a Fitness Professional

How to Lose Weight Without Trying (Well Barely Anyway)

First things first: I am the anti-dieter. I mean it. I've done enough diets over the years that I can guarantee their uselessness. It's a sure thing. Bet on it. Take it to the bank. You get the drift... But, realistically there are times when something must be done to drop a few, or quite… Continue reading How to Lose Weight Without Trying (Well Barely Anyway)