by Ashley Darkenwald | Dec 18, 2017 | Health and Wellness
My sister and I were talking about how to make this Holiday Survival Guide: Nutrition Edition short and sweet but applicable to our lives RIGHT NOW, amid the hustle, bustle, wrapping, and eating. Last week I started reflecting on what I’ve been doing since...
by Ashley Darkenwald | 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,...
by Ashley Darkenwald | Nov 13, 2017 | Health and Wellness
The Last Button: One Mom’s Journey to Postpartum Weight Loss I couldn’t tell if the audible crying in the bedroom was from my baby or me as I tried on my jeans for the third time. I’m not even talking about my everyday jeans. I’m taking about the...
by Ashley Darkenwald | May 23, 2016 | Faith
Spring is here, and with it comes warm weather and an excuse to get outdoors. I was recently reminded of an anecdote from my high school days. At the time, I lived 1.4 miles away from my school. Not too far, but far enough that a car was needed during Minnesota...
by Ashley Darkenwald | Jun 10, 2015 | Health and Wellness
As I sit in the sunshine drinking homemade iced tea (recipe below), I reflect on highlights of the year. The first bloom in spring, s’mores by a summer campfire, and the entire rainbow painted on fall leaves—I love Minnesota. Last summer I signed my family signed up...
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