Life has taken a huge turn for all of us. Looking at my blog, my last post was March 15th. I was concerned then with staying healthy, washing hands constantly, and using hand sanitizer. That seemed easy and doable. Since then, life has changed. I’ve been away from my blog because like you, I am …
I had a chance to chat with nutrition expert Bonnie Taub-Dix to discuss food trends for 2019 with special information on some new almond milk products. Not only a top nutritionist, Bonnie is a foodie, mom of three and grandmother—in addition to being a reliable resource for network TV—Bonnie loves cooking and sharing her knowledge and tips …
Yea! I did it! One of my main goals with my weight loss journey was to maintain my weight loss throughout the holidays. Anyone who has struggled with weight loss knows how hard the holidays can be to handle. After eight months, I reached my goal weight in September. While weight loss is hard, maintaining …
Wow, I find it hard to believe that this blog is five years old! When I started blogging, I simply wanted to find a way to fit more writing into my life. I enjoy writing, and I wanted to make it more of a daily practice. I figured starting a blog would help me make …
Christmas countdown is on! I am feeling pretty good with all that I have accomplished so far. I am by no means completely ready for the holidays and the convergence of kids all coming home, but I am steadily getting there. The presents are wrapped and sitting tree-side – with the train going around the …
This year I have been focusing on my health. I am nourishing my body with healthier food, spending more time moving and getting some exercise in, and I have added meditation to my daily routine. All of these habits are making a marked difference in my ability to just feel good and ready to tackle …
Now that I have reached my WW goal weight, I am focusing on maintaining my weight loss. In many ways, maintaining is a lot harder than losing – especially if you are like me, someone whose weight has yo-yoed for years. But this time my weight loss is different (it was much slower), and I …
With the power of GIRL (Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker, and Leader) and the support of Girl Scouts, Shelby O’Neil founded the nonprofit, Jr. Ocean Guardians, to combat waste and defend the environment. A California native, Shelby loves the ocean and wanted to find a way to make a positive difference. Realizing that plastic straws often end up …
I recently listened to a meditation focused on bringing fulfillment closer to my life. Which of course caused me to ask myself, “Am I fulfilled?” That is a really big question! There was one point in my life where I wrote a piece on how I was living my purpose. At that time, I truly …
There is no doubt about it, I live for adventure! Whether it has been swimming from Alcatraz, biking through Croatia, or living through a remodel – I am almost always up for an adventure. There is something about visiting new places, meeting new people, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone that speaks to …
