Fitness tips and Bible-based encouragement for moms needing peace and simplicity
Time. Oh, if only I had more time... I know I'm asking a lot here. Not 23 1/2 hours, mind you. But the video is nearly 10 minutes long. However, I think the message is well worth it. (If only to just be in awe of the man's quick marker-sketch abilities - amazing!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo … Continue reading 23 1/2 Hours
Anybody still singing Sid the Science Kid? My apologies... But I do want to finish up with some thoughts on the chorus line "make your body feel real good." Most people know that exercise makes your body feel good. But how? And why? Just a quick little science lesson. The pituitary gland, located at the … Continue reading “…Make Your Body Feel Real Good “
In my house, Sid the Science Kid pretty much rules. What he says goes, and he says: “Work your body, everybody. Work your body like you should. Work your body, everybody. Make your body feel real good.” (You'll either love or hate the video - but the tune sure is catchy. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHVWF_P1CS0 … Continue reading “Work Your Body, Everybody, Work Your Body Like You Should”
So now that you are a little more familiar with BodyFlow in general, here’s my (rather lengthy) personal BodyFlow story… During the 08-09 school year, we lived here in North Carolina for my husband’s fellowship. I had taken a leave of absence from teaching 5th grade, and just worked part time jobs at a church … Continue reading My Background in BodyFlow
If you read the previous two posts, “Can Christians Practice Yoga?” Part 1 and Part 2, you know I’m a big fan of yoga. However, my experience with it does not typically take place in your traditional yoga classes. Sure, I’ve taken a couple hot yoga classes when they worked into my schedule (which is … Continue reading What is BodyFlow?
As we bring this series to a conclusion, our final Rainbow Fitness Flower petal is a healthy home environment, which actually refers to several different areas. First of all, consider if your home is safe. I know that sounds sort of ridiculous. Most humans have a reasonable amount of common sense and know how to … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Healthy Home Environment
This may seem a little contradictory, but another layer of overall fitness involves one’s ability to rest. Sometimes just being still in silence is harder than actually exercising. While this topic is often intertwined with the practice of yoga, today I just want to focus on rest and meditation, as acts, in and of themselves. … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Rest and Meditation
So, what do you like to do for fun? Sounds kind of like an awkward interview question, at best, (poor pickup line, at least). But do you even remember the last time you did something just for fun? Our seemingly never-ending list of things we have to do often consumes our time. Business meetings. Grocery … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Leisure
I'm. So. Tired. I need sleep. I love sleep. As a new mom (both times), during each of their first years of life, I was certain that I was NEVER going to feel rested again! You could say I’ve never been a real night owl (although my parents would probably object to that statement having … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Sleep
Oh… exercise. I can hear some of you groaning already… Why does it have to be so hard? The good news is, it doesn’t have to be! Exercise “personalities,” if you will, are just as unique as nutritional needs. Intense or moderate? Morning or night? Solo or group? You absolutely have to find what works … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Exercise
Everyday Faith + Fitness 