Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

by | Dec 4, 2017 | Health and Wellness

Two months ago, I received clearance from my doctor to get serious about my postpartum health and exercise journey. As many of you have read, I recommend setting goals for your wellness and fitness journey that are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,...

How to Make the Most of Summer

by | Jun 22, 2017 | Health and Wellness

“A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul.”  Proverbs 17:22a, TPT Summertime in Minnesota needs to be celebrated and lived to the fullest. Here are a few ideas that will bring a smile to your face and health to your body and soul. Grab your cup of...

Walk Away the Workday

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Just Laughs

“50 is the new 40,” “Blush is the new neutral,” “This is the new that” is very trendy. We do our best to make people feel younger and in style. But the “this is the new that” trend has taken a nasty turn. I heard it the other day: “Sitting is the new smoking!” How is...

Gluten FREEdom

by | May 30, 2016 | Health and Wellness

Contrary to popular belief, the gluten-free lifestyle isn’t just a trend. Trust me, I want that donut and those pancakes and that Chinese food. I wish my body absorbed nutrients correctly. Let me take you back to my “growing up” years. I was in the third grade. Mom...

Dump Your Diet (And Still Lose Weight)

by | Mar 31, 2016 | Health and Wellness

It felt as though I had landed in some sort of sick and twisted funhouse. And for the record, it wasn’t really that fun. As I stood in front of my bathroom mirror, the woman looking back at me wasn’t who I expected her to be. She looked old, tired, and I’ll just say...