THE CHALLENGE . A strong, healthy, body, mind and spirit is a product of how it’s nourished. The content we read, the people we surround ourselves with and the FOOD we eat have an incredible impact on overall wellness. . It’s not just about waistline and longevity. Scientific studies have linked eating habits to mental … More It Starts with Food 🍏
THE CHALLENGE . A full time job and raising my lil’ babes certainly poses challenges to consistent training. But, I decided that they are not big enough reasons to halt my dream to be strong and healthy. . ACTION PLAN . With minimal equipment, I started doing home workouts when Emmett and Ruby were just … More Workin’ From Home 💪🏻🏋🏻♀️🏠
I started 2019 out with some really energized, spectacular intentions to kick ass and take names. Fresh starts are so exciting and after a year of so many loose ends coming to a close, I was super pumped about a new year and a clean slate to create whatever I wanted. Then “shit began to … More When $%!+ Hits the Fan
I signed up for the Crossfit Open. A considerable amount of fear, nerves, negative and positive internal dialogue and 186 reps later…I can say I completed and survived 19.1. I recently read a post by @carrielynnbea in which she candidly says she wasn’t going to sign up for #theopen because making leaderboard seemed out of … More 19.1 Complete
Dear Emmett, Today, you turn 5. In the blink of an eye, you have become a little boy. I treasure the mornings you crawl quietly into my bed and curl up next to me… It reminds me of the days when you were small and I could wrap you up in my arms. You are … More Happy 5th Birthday Emmett
The past few months have been an unsettled, uncertain busy that have had me wonder several times, “how did I get here?” Honestly, I could probably attribute that same description to the past couple years of my life. But while 2017, felt like a year of becoming. 2018 felt like a year of pieces falling … More My First Post of 2019
My Ruby, Today you turn 2. It amazes me how quickly time passes… I’ve enjoyed every moment of these past 2 years with you and continue to feel a profound sense of joy in my heart that I’ve been give the opportunity to be your mother. It is THE GREATEST BLESSING to watch your beautiful … More Ruby Is 2 ♥️
I’ve wondered this week if divine justice and fairness exist. Does everything happen for a reason? Or, are we merely beings randomly subjected to misfortunes and lucky breaks without justification or rationale? Unexplained and irrevocable tragedies put my FAITH in the bigger picture to the test. “Heartbroken” — such a fitting use of words to … More Wildflower Hearts 🌸
This week was CRAZY!!! Between work, workouts and kids activities…I’m impressed and relieved we’ve made it to Friday. I frequently get the question, “How do you do everything you do?” To be honest, some days, I don’t even know…🤷🏻♀️ BUT, I’ve adopted the principles of improvisation, flexibility and adaptability. And these have been a game … More Improvisation, Flexibility & Adaptability
I was talking to a friend last night about life. I told her that lately, I feel so tired. I know I am busy. My life is filled with responsibilities, activities and commitments. The question that I’m constantly fielding is, “Do you think you’re doing too much?” I don’t know that there’s an affirmative answer … More Jen, You Need to Have More Fun
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