Let’s do a little experiment with jar, rocks and sand. The goal is to get everything in the jar. If you’ve seen this before, you know that the trick is to put the big rocks in FIRST and then work the pebbles and sand in around them. Try it the Read more…
We’ve all seen this picture before and had that ‘AHA!’ moment…but we forget. So. Many. Times. Success and progress are not linear. Kids don’t learn to read in a day. Multiplication tables include many nights of crying (from kids and parents). College had it’s ups and down. Our careers take Read more…
If you’re laughing, it’s because you haven’t hit 40 yet. 🙂 I’m still active, eating well and maneuvering around the house without a walker, but things have changed. Aches and pains don’t just go away. I’m appreciating an extra hour of rest some days. And some foods that I loved Read more…
Ever had an insane attack of the munchies at 10pm and those chips that weren’t tempting at 5pm are SCREAMING your name now? Or how about the staff room/co-worker’s candy bowl that distracts you all. day. long. because you know your favorite treats are in there? You’re not alone. We’ve Read more…
We’re NOT too busy to meet our health goals, but sometimes we have to get creative to find ways to work them into our busy lives. If a 5am gym session isn’t in your schedule then 5 and 10 minutes through out your day can be just as effective. Activity Read more…
Have you ever watched another woman and wondered….’How does she not dive into the dessert table at a buffet?’ or ‘How does she have energy to run around with her kids at the end of the day? or ‘How does she….fill in the blank?’ Yep, we’ve all had this question. Read more…
THIS happened on Sunday…. These are 2 of my friends and we’ve been sneaking in workouts and better nutrition for the last couple of months to CRUSH the goal of a mini triathlon relay…and we DID IT! This has been a long-term dream for the lady in blue and it Read more…
‘I Want To Be That Mom’ was one of the most read/shared posts on my site this year…it hit a nerve! What mom hasn’t wrestled with desperately wanting to fully enjoy time with her family at the pool, on a bike ride, at an amusement park or playground….but also had Read more…
We’ve all overcome obstacles in life and reached goals we never honestly thought we’d reach. But somehow, as we get older and spend years helping our kids have the courage to reach their goals….our courage can get lost. That girl who was willing to take a risk, work hard and Read more…
Vacation. Birthdays. Illness. Visitors. Travel. No time to grocery shop. So. Many. Kids. Activities. We have goals, make plans and expect to eat all our veggies…and then real life happens. No matter who you are, when you start the journey to improve your health you have images of weekly progress Read more…