Meal Planning and Prep: Small Steps to Success

Early in the history of this space, I felt compelled to chime in on the issue of meal prep.  It’s something most of us have struggled with at some time or another. No matter where you are in life, your journey, spiritual walk, or whatever you may be navigating, at some point, you must stop… Continue reading Meal Planning and Prep: Small Steps to Success

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???

Let’s Get Reacquainted

I’ve been away for a while. Don’t worry, it was all good things that kept me away. Nevertheless, I feel it’s been long enough that it wouldn’t hurt for me to reintroduce myself and chat more about what it is that I’m trying to do with this space. I’m Joi. I’m a southern girl and… Continue reading Let’s Get Reacquainted

Setbacks: Lessons in Disguise

Do you have aspirations, hopes, or dreams? Have you ever worked towards something with the hopes of improvement? Have you ever dedicated hours to the pursuit of a goal and then missed the mark? I thought so. We’ve all been there. I wanted to touch on this subject because it’s certainly related to the over-arching… Continue reading Setbacks: Lessons in Disguise

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