I am so excited because the opening ceremonies for the Olympics are tomorrow night! Ever since I was a child (an 8-year-old, specifically), I have been the BIGGEST fan/viewer of the games—mostly the gymnastics, diving, and swimming. I still remember the 1992 Olympics and how I watched my VHS (I’m old, ok?) recordings over and…
thinking out loud
Why I Haven’t Jumped On The Sweet Potato Toast Train (Yet?)
Alright, guys. I’m probably stepping into controversial territory here, which is why I’m going to make a couple of disclaimers before I talk sweet potato toast. 1) This post is not directed at people with real health issues. If you have Celiac, Type II Diabetes, or another condition that is made manageable by avoiding gluten…
I Understand…
Like many of you, I’m sure, I’ve had a heavy heart lately. Every day, it seems there’s another horrific incident—a terrorist attack, a shooting, some unthinkable accident—and it has made me feel both incredibly connected to my “brothers” and “sisters” and ashamed of humanity. There’s just so much hate in the world. Hate. That’s what…
Is Your Motivation Healthy or Harmful?
If you’re a blog reader, TV junkie, or magazine subscriber, you’ve probably been inundated with tips for finding the motivation to stick to a fitness routine. Or maybe you are a health coach or fitness instructor and have a long list of go-to talking points to motivate your own clients. If you open your eyes…
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Hey guys! I hope everybody had a nice 4th of July weekend. We relaxed with family (my in-laws visited) and hung around the pool with some family friends, so all in all, we had a wonderful weekend. I have been doing a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff on the blog, but I’ve kind of taken another…
10 Things That Are Better Than A Bikini Body
Hey, hey! How is your week going? I’ve been having a good week (minus a freak-out yesterday and a stuffy nose that suddenly hit me right after my lingering cough went away—are you kidding me?), but I’ve been having the most intense writer’s block. Fairly normal, right? I’m sure you’ve been there. Sometimes when I…
Frustrations & Purpose
Hey there – I promise I haven’t jumped ship and that I’m still around. Go figure, after posting my thoughts on how our culture is obsessed with the notion of “busy,” I have no explanation except that—wait for it—I’ve been really freaking busy. Busy at work and busy visiting family (a much-welcomed “busy”). Last weekend…
The Glorification of Busy
Now that I’m an adult (I’ve been “adulting” for over a decade now, who am I kidding?), I’ve learned a lot about the value of time and what it means to be busy. I used to roll my eyes at my mother when she talked about time passing so quickly each year. However, now that…
Life Lessons (From My Toddler)
Lately I’ve been all sorts of moody and dramatic, but one thing that always, always puts a smile on my face is my son. God is he hysterical. Even though he’s not a big talker yet, I am amazed at how much his little personality shines through. He’s daring—as evidenced by how quickly he climbs…
Would You Change Your Personality If You Could?
Do you ever wish you could just completely alter your personality? I mean, I can say with confidence that I “like” myself—at least most of the time—but sometimes I wish I could round up a few of my friends’ and peers’ best qualities to go along with my superior intelligence, flawless beauty, and unmatched sense…
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