I LOVE spring! Sun shining. Birds chirping. Flowers popping. Even though it causes my allergies fits, I do love spring. I also love that sense of newness and desire to clean everything up - including our lives! Out with the old… time for a fresh, clean start. If you're on my email list, you may … Continue reading Want to Spring Clean your Life?
Author: Dawn
I am the founder of Everyday Faith and Fitness; a certified personal trainer/group fitness instructor, with advanced training from Revelation Wellness and Holy Yoga; the wife of a hilarious, kind-hearted sports medicine physician; and a homeschooling mom of 2 boys.
Reason for the Relaxation Audio
It's no surprise that I need a little more relaxation in my life! (Who doesn't, right?) I've mentioned before that I'm a worrier by nature. And, you may recall, I recently wrote about how anxiety and I are unfortunately close friends (especially when it comes to pregnancy). But, if you saw my Facebook post earlier, I've … Continue reading Reason for the Relaxation Audio
Do One Thing (DOT) #4: Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar)
Time for DOT (Do One Thing) #4 - - - Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar!). Here's a refresher of #1, #2, and #3 if you're just joining us. But basically, we're just looking to improve our health and wellness by making small changes that will last. Why We Eat Obviously, one post on … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #4: Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar)
Wheel of Fortune – Really?
It's a game show. With letters and puzzles and a colorful spinning wheel full of monetary values and prizes. But to my family, it's really so much more! To us, Wheel of Fortune is an amazing representation of God's providence in our lives. Really, it is! Hopefully you have a minute - it's not my shortest … Continue reading Wheel of Fortune – Really?
Sense of the Resurrection + Extra Exercises!
Oh, friends! Do you remember the fabulous Truth in the Tinsel book from Christmas? Well, the great Amanda White has taken the story of Easter and given us 12 days of amazing sensory activities and truths to share with our kids for this holiday as well! It's so good! From how to talk about the … Continue reading Sense of the Resurrection + Extra Exercises!
Imagining Heaven: Anxiety about Pregnancy & Guilt in Loss
First things first… I want you all to know that at its core Everyday Faith + Fitness is a place to be encouraged both spiritually and physically, but it's also just a little bit about life - and in today's case… death too. (Are you still reading? I debated whether including that little honest confession … Continue reading Imagining Heaven: Anxiety about Pregnancy & Guilt in Loss
Do One Thing (DOT) #3 – Sleep
It's a new month, which means a new "one thing" to focus on: Getting enough sleep. As we connect our DOTs (Do One Thing), let's remember that health and fitness are about so much more than just exercise and eating (See here for DOT #1 and DOT #2). You may recognize some of this information from … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #3 – Sleep
Christian Music and Sleeping in a Closet
Yes, sleeping in a closet really does play an important role in my faith-shaping testimony (and I'll get to that in a moment…) But first, I just have to say, I LOVE the way Christian music speaks to me. I remember "finding" a Christian radio station by surprise one Saturday morning while cleaning my room … Continue reading Christian Music and Sleeping in a Closet
A Week of Holidays (…So I’m on Vacation!)
Greetings Everyday Faith and Fitness Family! I'm not sure if you've noticed or not, but we are amidst a seriously heavy week of holidays here! The calendar I use in my office is from my alma mater, Knox College, and this is what it looked like recently: Saturday - Valentine's Day Sunday - Founder's Day … Continue reading A Week of Holidays (…So I’m on Vacation!)
Do One Thing (DOT) #2 – Exercise!
Earlier in January, I posted about "Change Psychology" - and the importance of focusing on ONE GOAL, that SEEMS POSSIBLE in order to succeed in making changes that last. We began with drinking more water…. more specifically, drinking an amount of water equal to half of your body weight in ounces. Hopefully, you are well … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #2 – Exercise!
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