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
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
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
For those of you just joining this series, “welcome!” and, I’ve made a few things just for you. For those of you needing a bit more guided journaling and direction to follow, I’ve created a few printables that I hope you’ll really enjoy. I’ve absolutely loved getting to know each of you and to show… Continue reading
Ever step into a room, look around and try to hopelessly remember why you were even there? You can’t even remember your purpose, but you know there was a reason you came. After scrambling through your thoughts, you finally remember that you needed to create a to-do list so you wouldn’t forget something. The… Continue reading
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 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
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
All cards on the table, I’m the worst at keeping my life together when I get home from work. I manage my time from 6:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon…. like a BOSS. Then, I get home and something about the couch beckons my booty to sit down and make a home… Continue reading
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
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
We’ve all struggled to get that last rep in at the gym, wanting to head home to our post-workout snack. It’s hard to stick with anything long enough to see any actual progress. It’s hard to take risks, knowing you could fail and do so looking foolish. Ideally, we have someone there to spur us… Continue reading
In all the hectic schedules we face, it can be great to pack up and head for the mountains, throwing caution to the wind. In my mind, I always tell myself that doing anything outdoors makes it healthy. Sadly, this is not always the case when you camp. Best of intentions can fall to the… Continue reading
Everything about our society tells us to keep moving, to keep getting things done and to to never quit until you finally check off every task that you need to complete before you die. Oh, we see the occasional message that you need to ‘take care of yourself’ or ‘spoil yourself’, but these messages often… Continue reading
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
With all of the gyms available, it can seem overwhelming to decide on which one would be the best fit for your lifestyle. And by “the best fit”, I mean “the one with the best chance of you going for more than 3 nonconsecutive days”. Each gym has a variety of prices, equally confusing equipment and a… Continue reading
I’ve grown to absolutely love my time at the gym– feeling proud when I’m dripping with sweat, when I’ve worked calluses into my palms, and when I can see my baby biceps get a small pump (it looks much more impressive before I hold my arm next to Giles’). But there a times when I… Continue reading
Alright, you’ve gone for a good run and you’ve performed some relaxing yoga, but now for the dreaded power-lifting. The classical music and dance beats won’t serve you well for this endeavor. If you’re like me, you need some theme music and when I say theme, I mean the theme music for your role as… Continue reading
It’s the end of the day. You’ve picked up groceries, washed the dishes, tossed a load of clothes in the wash, and you haven’t even touched the second half of your long to-do list. You don’t have time to drive to the gym, but you know that if you wait until the day that your… Continue reading
Unlike the average person, I usually enjoy my cardio time. There is something relaxing about clearing the mind and having nothing else that I can do. The only problem I face is that clearing the mind can often result in a pace comparable to dial-up (please tell me I’m not the only one who remembers this).… Continue reading
