Summer is that beautiful time of year where things seem to slow down but be chaotic all at the same time. I miss the days of hanging by the pool because my little ones wanted me around. Depending on what phase of life you are in, summer could be busy with activities like baseball and…
If COVID-19 taught me anything this past year, it’s that I can’t rely on a gym to get a workout in. Not that I went to the gym regularly before COVID shut everything down, it was still an option. Having the equipment variety was nice to have. If you want to workout at home regularly,…
As I have inconsistently worked out over the past many years, one thing has always remained consistent. As I would struggle to catch my break and was ready to give up, the trainer would say some encouraging words. At the end of the round, I’d hear, “But did you die? No? Then keep going!” There…
Whether you are new to meal prepping or a seasoned prepper, there are so many resources out there that it is easy to get overwhelmed. I have gone through so many of those resources, from blog posts to articles from body building/health organizations. After my experiences, I have found what works and what hasn’t worked…
For the love of exercise, just get up and do it already! Tough love doesn’t always work but hear me out. There are so many benefits of being active but sometimes, the hardest part is getting started. Here’s why you should start RIGHT NOW. Why now? You have to start somewhere. Yes, it will be…
Not everyone has a full-sized fridge or a lot of counter space. You may not have a lot of space for a home gym either. But guess what! You can still be successful in your journey! For the past five years, my husband has been staying in Army barracks with small kitchenettes and is now…
My husband would be the first one to tell you that I’m impossible in the kitchen. Spices? What are those? My husband is from the south. He seasons everything! I don’t even use salt and pepper unless a recipe calls for it. Opposites attract, right? I have never been adventurous with food. As the oldest…
After years of yo-yoing and multiple attempts at getting fit, you’d think that I would have this all figured out by now. Want me to let you in on a little secret? I still struggle with being inconsistent! I keep focusing on these failures that I see instead of seeing what barriers I am making…
Now that we are a couple of months into the new year, are you keeping up with your goals? Are you working out, eating healthier, drinking more water? Keeping up the motivation can be challenging at this stage when you feel like you aren’t seeing the progress that you were hoping for. How do you…
