I write. I pause. I write. I erase. Not sure if I will have the courage to actually post this or not… but I continue to write. I know many of you are recently new readers here, so I'm hesitant to bare my soul in such a way… although this story is actually easier to … Continue reading My Most Vulnerable Post to Date
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Vanilla to the Grave
Hopefully you've been enjoying the fitness & faith based ideas with the Planksgiving and Prayer last month and now the Active Advent picking up steam. Today, I wanted to share a bigger-picture, motivational message rather than anything specifically faith or fitness based. I recently finished reading "Start: Punch Fear in the Face. Escape Average. Do Work that Matters" … Continue reading Vanilla to the Grave
Truth in the Tinsel – Active Advent Begins Today!
Oh wow! This is so exciting! Today begins our first day of Active Advent exercises correlating with the Truth in the Tinsel eBook by Amanda White. I hope you're not expecting some professional workout video with this… I'm just a mom (who is a group fitness instructor and has a personal training certificate, so rest … Continue reading Truth in the Tinsel – Active Advent Begins Today!
The 10-Second Tip that Helps Me Start My Day with a Workout AND the Word
Some people are just morning people - I get that. I totally understand that waking up early is more difficult for some people than for others. My ability and motivation to do anything super-productive diminishes around 9PM. I'm just wired to be up at the crack of dawn… May have something to do with the name; … Continue reading The 10-Second Tip that Helps Me Start My Day with a Workout AND the Word
Truth in the Tinsel Exercises – Active Advent
I know - we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet! (It's one of my favorite holidays!) But the start of the Christmas season, Advent, is less than two weeks away! And, boy, do I have something exciting to share... Friends, if you haven't seen the Advent book, Truth in the Tinsel, it's a must-have! Sure, it's meant to … Continue reading Truth in the Tinsel Exercises – Active Advent
Find a Little Rest
Yes. Rest. While I’m all for working up a good sweat during a workout, I’m also a huge fan of RESTING! In terms of strength training, it’s vital for your muscles to have 48 hours to repair themselves in order to avoid overuse injuries. Just like muscles, we grow best when we have time … Continue reading Find a Little Rest
Planksgiving and Prayer November Challenge
You may have noticed the Planksgiving and Prayer Challenge I'm participating in. I certainly do not take credit for coming up with the ideas (nor do I go into the depths of the Scripture, prayer, and explanations of the positions as the creators do). But here's the gist: Plank for 1-minute and pray while … Continue reading Planksgiving and Prayer November Challenge
Live. Move. Be. – Acts 17:28a
We’re living. We’re moving. We’re being. And that’s all because God created us to do those things. In the verse prior to this, it says, “he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.” Isn’t that so crazy to even try to comprehend? Never in a … Continue reading Live. Move. Be. – Acts 17:28a
Coaching and 40 pounds of Chicken Breasts
Yes, I said 40 POUNDS of chicken breasts! That, my friends, is some serious meal prep! Twice a year, I order a case of gigantic, juicy chicken breasts from Zaycon (seriously, the best chicken we've ever had!). It's one of the strangest things though - after ordering online, we wait for the day and exact … Continue reading Coaching and 40 pounds of Chicken Breasts
Be Free from the Scale – Galatians 5:1
Last week, I briefly mentioned the scale. Ugh. The scale is only an effective tool for people who are obese and have a lot of weight to lose. Did you know a person's weight can fluctuate as much as four pounds in one day? So stepping on a scale and feeling frustrated that … Continue reading Be Free from the Scale – Galatians 5:1
Everyday Faith + Fitness 