Whether you live in a downtown area or you travel a lot, you know the challenge the city can bring to having a lifestyle of health. The bars, the greasy spoons, the endless sea of appetizing food with little activity to work all of those extra calories… It can take it’s toll. This is true… Continue reading
Let’s be honest for a moment, shall we? Some of the people we follow on Instagram are not close friends, they aren’t family. They are people whose lives look appealing. Or at least the lives they emulate on Instagram. These are people who are brave enough to do all of the things we hope to do or… Continue reading
The Downside of Working Out When I first started working out, I created a list of all the goals that I wanted to achieve and all the physical improvements I wanted to accomplish. I went and I finished the workouts, sometimes even breaking a sweat. This was when I learned the first downside to working… Continue reading
Part 1: Introduction to the Angst of Missing the Mark If you’re like me, you began your gym career with begrudging avoidance. Over the past year, I have begun to realize that merely going to the gym building and mechanically going through the exercises really doesn’t see any of your goals come to fruition.… Continue reading
I have so much chaos in my life, it’s become normal. You become used to it. You have to just relax, calm down, take a deep breath and try to see how you can make things work rather than complain about how they’re wrong. Tom Welling There are certain periods in life when all the… Continue reading
I’m not sure about the rest of you, but it is a weekly challenge to create healthy, protein packed meals to send off with my husband. He can be a bit picky and he can get tired of the same meals, so I try to switch them each week. Tips for Preparing Containers: Most of the… Continue reading
Speaking as a teacher, the end of the spring semester can quickly get busy and overwhelming, which I’m sure the rest of you ladies can understand. For all the school events and work days; the interviews and the shred of social life, my gym life takes another step towards nonexistence. The end of summer can… Continue reading
Austin Austin, Texas is one of those wonderful places where boredom does not abound. Most people have heard of many of Austin’s landmarks and sites, such as 6th street, the Capital, or one of the lakes. Although these landmarks are definitely worth visiting (I admit I have yet to visit 6th street, as I’m getting… Continue reading
I look outside to see the newly fallen snow, the thin layer of snow on the sidewalk and any dog-owning neighbors begrudgingly walking their canine companions. I am still limited to the use of the gym, since I’m not quite brave enough to go running on ice. In the meantime, I can get a head start… Continue reading
