Weariness has reached global proportions, yet no amount of sleeping in has been able to get us the rest we need.
Category: Body
Homemade Apple Cider
The fall weather is finally here and it has brought the comfort food and warm beverages that I’ve waited for! This year, I tried my hand at homemade apple cider, instead of store bought. This required a lot more work than I had anticipated, but it did not disappoint. Prep time 10 mins Cook time… Continue reading
Case Study on Cystic Fibrosis :The Value of Feeling Overwhelmed
We each have our own issues that seem to demand all of our emotional energy, in the form of stress. Adulthood was not accurately described– it is not fun at all. We all have our own unique set of struggles that we face. Financial strain, marital conflict, family tensions, grieving, job insecurity, doubts in our… Continue reading
Winter Colds: Let’s Swap Home Remedies
The weather is finally starting to cool down and the nights at least semi-resemble winter. This brings out our sweaters, and often our winter cold, too. Sadly, this is the worst moment to get winter colds– we still have a few more days before Christmas break. And now, our barely-hanging-on minds have a matching ill… Continue reading
Hormone Imbalance Detox Baths: Keeping the Crazies in Order
Yes, I know that men and women read that title and nodded their head out of relatability. The men perhaps only did so in their heads. A hormone imbalance can come in and ruin our routine. It distracts, even when we are working on an important project. It makes those team projects that much more… Continue reading
How-To: Not Help Everyone Eat All the Pie
Confession: I hate pumpkin pie. Before you judge, I’m just like everyone else who has an obsession over pumpkin spice flavoring. But of all the things I look forward to at Thanksgiving, the dessert table is simply not my temptation. This is the part where you feel like shoving me down the stairs for not… Continue reading
Building Community at the Gym: Group Classes
When I head into the gym, I usually talk to a total of: 1 people. I interact with the girl at the front counter when she checks me in, and then the headphones go on. People usually bring the suggestion of a workout partner to help keep you accountable. Assuming you and a friend have… Continue reading
Sweet Temptations
I have a confession to make, and it might cause you to feel differently about me. I’m not shy about this and would definitely not consider it a secret. Yet, somehow people always feel envy or pure hatred. I don’t actually like desserts. I don’t like chocolate, cake, cookies, or any other decadent items. While… Continue reading
Comfort Is Key: How To Dress For Growing A Tiny Human
Hello all! Today, I’m very excited to have my dear friend, Kim (author of the blog, Officially Kim), guest blog for me! Kim is preggers and still manages to look adorable! Whether you’re pregnant, plan to be or it’s all a distant idea (*raise my hand at the last one*), you can keep her tips… Continue reading
Snacks: My New Additions
As you know, this week is all about allowing myself to be a little lazy on the meal prep. But I’m always looking for a change in my daily snacks to keep me from getting bored. The problem is that my afternoon snack is eaten in the car, and there are a finite number of… Continue reading
Meal Prep: Bleu Cheese Burger Salads
It’s that time of the year, and it comes so quickly. The semester is beginning to end, and that means we are all exhausted. Our lives are slowly winding down, but that means the exhaustion is here to catch up with us. Knowing that it’s tiring ahead of time means we can plan for the… Continue reading
Weekend Eatery: Staying Sane Saturday and Sunday
When the weekend finally hits, it becomes rather tempting for me to gorge myself. I’ve spent the whole week being healthy and hitting the gym every day and I have earned my Pizza Hut garlic knots! Then, the weekend leaves and I am left feeling bloated, heavy and slightly distanced from my goals. The weekend… Continue reading
Weekly Snacks: How I’ve Been Filling in My Hunger Gaps
As I try to increase the intensity of my workouts, my hunger has also increased. Giles and I have increased our calories, which has allowed us a lot of freedom in how frequently we can eat. Right now, we’re eating 4 meals, with 3 snacks. Let me share with you my 3 regular snacks, as… Continue reading
Weekly Meal Prep: Beef Marsala Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Some of you may know that my husband, Giles and I, meal prep every week. With my teaching schedule and his late shift, we have to heat up our meals quickly. And truth be told, after getting off work, I have no intentions of spending 30 minutes in front of the stove. Therefore, pre-made meals… Continue reading
The Well-Rounded Workout: A Simple Guide to Timing Each Part
We all love the Pinterest workouts and especially the pictures that go with them. Those are great, but to get the most out of your time, you have to ensure they are well-balanced. Here are the basics steps, keeping in mind that you will most likely do either a cardio or a weight-lifting workout. Workout Steps… Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Sure You Lose Your Gym Motivation
5 Ways to Make Sure You Lose Your Gym Motivation We all have those days when we just have nothing more to give– we’ve spent all of our energy and nothing sounds more glorious than a nap, followed by bedtime. Netflix and games on our phones are used for hours on end. Yet, we somehow… Continue reading
Cheat the Right Way: Keeping Your Sanity
You’ve worked hard to eat right– you’ve meal planned and you’re meal prepping. But you can’t help but feel the temptation to give in to the urges. You know the urges I make… Hamburgers. French fries. Pizza. All the goodness that you’ve been craving, but you have forsaken. I had worked hard to remain faithful… Continue reading
Go ahead… and skip the cardio
It’s been a long day at work, your phone keeps notifying you that you have yet another email and dinner is most likely going to be the leftovers that are lingering on the verge of expired. Yet, you’ve managed to haul your booty to the gym and you’re hitting it with all you’ve got, as… Continue reading
4 Simple Steps in Beginning a Healthy Lifestyle
Everywhere we go, there is a lengthy list of changes you have to make in order to have a healthy lifestyle. The other day, I read an article about 101 changes I needed to make today. 10 minutes later and I was all the way down to item number 20. Essentially, I need to quit… Continue reading
5 Supplements Every Gym Newbie Should Take
All cards on the table, I never took supplements before I met my husband. And anyone who has seen him (or more importantly, his biceps), guesses that he takes supplements. For months, he would try to talk me into the benefits of taking supplements, but I associated supplements with guys who looked like the hulk. So… Continue reading