I let myself get so worn down & stressed out that something that was clearly just busywork for my kids turned into a meltdown. Not all...

A very dear friend was asking me what I do to keep the extra pounds off while keeping my energy and mood up. It’s a natural process to put on that extra 5-8 pounds as we age and the hormones become slightly off. Brain fog sets in and inflammation goes up. Whats a girl to do? To say that any one diet plan or work-out will guarantee success is absurd. For me, all I need is a plan. This is my story... About three years ago I found myself not being able to lose weight and more

Growing young gracefully!? Is this possible today? What does old or young mean anymore? I believe growing young ties back to how you feel. How much energy do you have? How do you feel when you look in the mirror? It all adds up. Full disclosure: I love when someone tells me I haven’t aged a bit or that I look young. But lets face it, I know I have and what’s different now is that I’ve finally accepted the look of me, lines and all. Its funny to walk down the street now with o

These are 10 things that I believe help make you a super mom! Stop comparing yourself to other moms. None of us have our shi* together 100% Stop signing your kiddos up for EVERYTHING. They need to be able to have a night off just like you need a night or three off. Workout while your kid(s) are moving. Yes, if your child is at gymnastics class watch them from the side, but add-in some lunges, squats, push-ups and stretch while you are watching. Whatever you are eating - they

Being a mom, it’s hard to find time for yourself. Plus, the added struggle of severe back pain has made “mom-life” challenging at times. When you are in pain you can find yourself being short tempered with your kids or other loved ones. The combo of not taking time to relax and recover from my back pain was, at times, depressing and somewhat life altering. However, through my struggles I found a therapy that improved my quality of life tremendously. The added bonus - without

Dear Moms, If you are anything like me you may have days of feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, and sometimes you may feel, flat out - guilty for working or for choosing "you" time, or for whatever reason. Mom guilt is real! Mom stress is real! I am here to let you know you are not alone. The guilt of sending your kid to daycare all day, not working with you child enough on reading, working too much, not being there for awards, being a single mom, not being able to send yo

We love summer, but face it some days it can be too hot to be outside. When the heat index is maxed-out try some of these fun activities to keep your mind sharp, body moving, and kids entertained. 1. Play a card game or board game but add a fitness challenge to the game. My kids and I play UNO a lot and we agree upon little exercise challenges throughout the game. For example: If someone lays a draw-four that person also has to do four push ups, as well as, draw four cards. O

Summer is full of sun, fun, and kids not in school, so moms have to be ready to “GO” everyday! This can get tiring when your kiddos are young. You may feel like you have to “entertain” them 24/7. If you want to survive the summer-fun of no school you need to prepare yourself with energizing practices that will help you maintain energy throughout the summer. Here are some tips to keep yourself refreshed and energized to go! Get Exploring! Check into your local parks and recrea

Ladies, we all know a healthy cycle free of bloating and painful cramps is a pleasant way to go through your monthly madness. A light period that does not disrupt the quality of your life is easier to have when you apply these five tips to your life: 1. Remove all processed foods from your diet. Take out yogurt, cereals, granola bars, chips, candies, and anything else that is packaged and processed with added chemicals and preservatives. 2. Get quality sleep! -Blackout you

Have you ever been on a diet plan that included a workout regimen while limiting your food intake in order to lose weight? Did that plan ever suggest you improve other areas of your life simultaneously while improving diet and movement routine? Did you ever gain any of the weight back from your past diet programs? Did you ever feel deprived while on the program? Did you feel that your willpower was the only thing that stood in the way of you being happier, lighter, and more f