IT’S TUESDAY TUNES TIME! While traveling last week, I started building a playlist for a friend of mine who lost her husband over the Holidays. As I started building the playlist, I decided to ask my facebook friends for suggestions. I was overwhelmed by everyone’s eagerness to participate and help me build this very special …
Category Archive: Mental Health
Is Social Media Bad For Your Health?
Reality Check Here I am standing in the gap between where I really am and where I want to be. That is the reality. I can post my best photos and my best moments, but those are just highlights in between the average, mundane reality. Sure, I am constantly working on my health, my nutrition, …
Strong Body Starts with a Strong Mind
I believe the person we listen to most is our own self. It really doesn’t matter what people tell us if we don’t believe it. Someone may tell us we are pretty or awesome but if we don’t feel pretty or awesome, that compliment goes out the window in a flash. How we speak to …
Monday Motivation: Do It Anyway
“if If I only did things when i felt like it, I wouldn’t do many things that benefited me”. – Pastor Ron, WaterStone Church If you want to succeed with fitness, in relationships, at work and in life, there is one thing you will have to learn to do: Don’t live a life led by emotions. …
Top 10 Essential Oils for Healthy Living
It is not only proven that fragrance can change or evoke a mood, but many fragrant essential oils can also be good for you. Last week Steve and I got a cold. It started with a sore throat, congestion and runny nose. Now it’s in the lungs and we have that frustrating cough that just won’t …
Fantasize About Food Much? It May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Fantasy: The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable. Imagination, especially when extravagant and unrestrained.. The forming of mental images, especially wondrous or strange fancies, an idea about doing something that is far removed from normal reality. In a dieter’s world, food fantasies may be a common reoccurrence. People almost …
Marriage with More Muscle
Many of you have seen changes in our marriage. Since I started sharing bits and pieces of our testimony on my social media, in hopes of encouraging others, I’ve had countless emails requesting help, asking us how “we did it” and wanting direction or prayers. Before I give you the whole story, I want to share WHY we …
Is Your Head Ready for Weight Loss Success?
Even though weight loss is primarily a result of reducing calories and increasing activity, there is one part of your body you must get in shape first before you even begin your weight loss journey. Your mental health affects everything you do, including tackling fitness goals. If you think about it, success always starts in …
Body Dysmorphia: Facing the Facts
Do you have a unhealthy body image? The world puts unnecessary pressure on looks – especially for fitness enthusiasts across the globe. Whether you are an athlete, dancer, fitness competitor, fitness professional, aerobics instructor, crossfit gamer, gym member or life-long dieter, you may not see yourself as others see you. You may look in the …
Fitness: Beyond Your Gym Attendance
Have you heard that saying, “you can stand in the garage, but that doesn’t make you a car? Well the same applies to fitness. Going to the gym doesn’t make you fit. Even doing an occasional intense workout doesn’t necessarily get you fit either. Your body needs a lot more than just regular gym attendance …