Much of the time these days, upon finding out that I am an independent Team Beachbody coach, people ask me, "When did you decide to make a change?" or "What made you want to get healthy, and lose weight?" This past weekend, at Social Boom 2015, after answering this question to … [Read more...] about Waking Up in the Desert
Grilled Fruit Kebabs
Sometimes we just need to switch things up a little bit, because as we all know, "Variety is the spice of life!" I eat a lot of fruit, and usually I just have it the way it comes, without adding it to anything or doing anything fancy... But I found myself wanting to try something new here recently, … [Read more...] about Grilled Fruit Kebabs
Shiny Object Syndrome: How Do YOU Cope?
If you've been reading my blog (or following me on any form of social media) for any length of time, you might be aware that I struggle with bipolar disorder, chronic depression, and anxiety. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder on three different occasions, but never sought regular therapy … [Read more...] about Shiny Object Syndrome: How Do YOU Cope?
Bedtime Blessings: Why Gratitude is So Important
Can you believe we’re in September already? I’m so grateful, because the month of August is always a rough month for me, emotionally… Well, at least for the past 10 years, it has been. I’ve been working HARD to distract myself the last week or two, which is partly why I had opted to do … [Read more...] about Bedtime Blessings: Why Gratitude is So Important
Depression vs. Fitness: Let your HEALTH win!
Do You Suffer from Bipolar Disorder, and/or Depression? Have you ever felt deep, dark, helplessness? A sense of dread every morning? Pondered your whole purpose (or, thought there was a lack thereof)? Let’s just call it what it is: depression. Have you ever been there?? I have. I haven’t … [Read more...] about Depression vs. Fitness: Let your HEALTH win!
Eating: Why So Social?
I've found during all my various attempts at losing weight (or this time, just simply becoming healthier, and knowing the weight will take care of itself), that the hardest time to stick to my plan is when it comes to friends wanting to go eat somewhere or order in. In speaking with fellow health … [Read more...] about Eating: Why So Social?