Do You Suffer from Fitness-Related Mommy Guilt?

How many of you feel bad taking time out of the day to exercise? Do you even recognize the possibility of fitness-related mommy guilt? Some people claim that it's selfish. Others feel they should be doing chores or playing with their kids instead. But trust me, moms, taking care of you - and your body … Continue reading Do You Suffer from Fitness-Related Mommy Guilt? →

Fat is Not a Feeling

Sad. Frustrated. Disappointed. Those are all emotions. Ways we can FEEL. However, "fat" is not a feeling. I cringe every time I hear someone say "I feel fat." No - not really… You are frustrated at the way your body LOOKS, but fat is not a feeling. I'm not sure where that … Continue reading Fat is Not a Feeling →

Using Change Psychology to Make Lasting Changes towards a Healthier Lifestyle

Did you know that the compliance rate for taking doctor-prescribed medications is somewhere around 55%? If only half of us follow through with a suggestion (assumingly made in the interest of our best health) of simply taking a pill, is it any wonder we have a much harder time following through with the entire list of … Continue reading Using Change Psychology to Make Lasting Changes towards a Healthier Lifestyle →

New Year’s Resolutions and a Time Management Plan

With the New Year upon us, I know many of you will be considering goals and resolutions for 2015. Without fail, some form of "getting healthier" goal is usually on the list. However you word it - - - lose weight, get stronger, lower my cholesterol - - - it's always there. (As it should … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions and a Time Management Plan →

Cherish Every Moment of Active Advent

Advent is coming to a close - because Christmas is almost here! Yipppeee! If you didn't get a copy of the Truth in the Tinsel earlier this month - definitely keep it in mind for next year. It's such a fantastic Christmas resource for kids! And, if you haven't gotten to all of … Continue reading Cherish Every Moment of Active Advent →

Four Healthy Holiday Tips & the Best Gift of All

One week! One week! Can you believe Christmas is in one week!? I'm sure you've been hitting the holiday parties and concerts and festive fun all month now - and in terms of our health, we know that we can still make good choices, even in the midst of all of the Christmas chaos. … Continue reading Four Healthy Holiday Tips & the Best Gift of All →

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 →