Happy New Year 2013
I’d like to wish you a prosperous and happy new year!! We look at January 1, 2013 as a new beginning. However, take a few moments to think about 2012; the various trials you overcame and the successes you had. Be proud of your achievements (great or small). Think about how you became a stronger […]
How to Set SMART Goals (not New Years resolutions)
We’re only a few days away from 2013!! Can you believe it?! This year went by so quickly! The new year is a time when many people make “New Years Resolutions”…but unfortunately, most often they don’t last. Here are some typical resolutions: Lose weight/get fit Eat healthy Quit smoking Get out of debt Be more […]
12 Ways to Decrease Stress Levels
♫ “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” ♫ … or is it? The Christmas season is often a time of heightened stress levels for many people. People stress about the extra financial burden of gifts and extra outings, not to mention things like cleaning the house, Christmas decorating, extra cooking/baking, shopping for gifts… […]
7 Strategies for Carving Out Me Time
(Note to the men reading this article: it’s geared for women, since we seen to have this problem more than you. Feel feel to keep reading and/or pass along to the special women in your life) Have you ever stopped to think about where you fit on your priority list? If you’re like most women, […]
5 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
How many hours a night do you sleep? 6? 8? 10? What about the quality of your sleep? Are you constantly waking up throughout the night or do you sleep solidly all the way til morning? Sleep is actually an important aspect of a healthy body and lifestyle, but it’s often overlooked. I’m just as […]
From A to Z: 26 Ideas for Being Active without Going to a Gym
I love going to the gym. As part of my regular schedule, it actually gets me out of the house and working out. If left to my own devices, I’d find a million and one things to do around the house before getting a workout in…you know, cleaning the bathroom, checking Facebook, etc. For me, […]
7 Tips for Integrating Exercise into Your Life
We all lead busy lives and sometimes it feels like there’s no time for exercise. In a previous post I discussed how it’s important to do all three aspects of physical activity: cardio, strength, and flexibility. I also mentioned that exercise should be done almost daily (days off are necessary). If you aren’t currently exercising, […]
31 Day Challenge: “Aquatober”
There’s something refreshing about the beginning of a month. It’s like we can hit the re-start button on our lives. If you’re like me, I sometimes have grand plans of getting things accomplished… projects around the house, new recipes to try, keeping the house tidy (always a challenge!) … but as the month goes on […]
Why I Work Out with a Personal Trainer
Even though I’m a Group Ex instructor and a MYBootcamp coach, I have my own personal trainer who I workout with twice a week. Originally I started with Brendan Smith to train for the figure competition I was in June 2012. However, it quickly became apparent that having a personal trainer was also beneficial even […]
How to Boost Your Power With Posture
Do you find there are times when you feel more powerful than others? How you hold your body (your posture) may be the cause. Research shows how you sit or stand for just 2 minutes can affect your body’s hormones and actually impact how powerful you feel and are perceived. Harvard Professor Amy Cuddy explains […]
