Hey Reader, Fall flu and cold season has arrived. My kids classmates are swarming with germs, not my kids of course though : )Catching a cold and getting sick can feel like a setback right? You’re staying on track with your goals, feeling like a fitness rockstar, and then bam, life happens. You got sick, like I did last weekend or maybe you missed a workout or two? Or maybe you had a weekend that was... Let’s just say, nutritionally adventurous. : )We’ve all been there and it’s tempting to...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, What if the “best” time to work out isn’t as simple as you think? Some people swear by their crack-of-dawn workouts. Others crush it in the evening. I have done both. Morning vs. Evening: What’s the Deal? One study found that evening workouts led to better muscle gains. Sounds great, right? But the catch is, these people were used to training at different times, which might have skewed the results. Another study with basketball players showed afternoon workouts boosted...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Do you suffer from IDD? No, it’s not a typo. I’m talking about Intention Deficit Disorder. It’s the gap between what you planned to do and what you actually did. And let’s face it, we’ve all been there—when our good intentions go one way, but our actions somehow wander in the opposite direction. Think about it. If you had followed through on every goal and intention you’ve ever set, where would you be right now? That dream career? You’d be crushing it. Your relationships?...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You know that feeling when Monday hits, and you’re already scrambling? The kids are asking, “What’s for dinner?” and you’re staring at an empty fridge, wishing the food would magically appear? Yeah, I’ve been there. But here’s a simple truth: your week doesn’t have to start like that. In fact, it shouldn’t. Why? Because weekends are your secret weapon. If you take just a little time on Saturday or Sunday to plan out your meals, it’s like giving your future self a high-five/hug...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday Reader! Statements like this make me squirm every time I hear them. "Ever catch yourself daydreaming about a life that’s more exciting, fulfilling, and, well, just plain amazing?" "Life....what is life...I like pizza...." It sounds to motivational speaker - la la land for me because lets get real life can be tough. However, over the years I've really analyzed my knee jerk reaction to the Tony Robbins of the world and realized, maybe there is something I can learn here. .... even...
4 months ago • 2 min read