"Hello, fear. Thank you for being here. You're my indication that I'm doing what I need to do." Cheryl Strayed, "Brave Enough"
Today completes the 30 day push-up and ab challenge. It was admittedly harder to complete than I thought - turns out it is HARD to do push-ups 30 days in a row. 😉 In addition, it's amazing to realize how hard it is to squeeze in just 10-20 minutes of something *extra* on some days. …
Continue reading 30 Day Push-Up & Ab Challenge: Lessons Learned
Take that first step to get where you want to be, and take it today. Think back to a year ago - where were you? Were you doing the same things you are today? Saying you'll "start" something that you still have yet to start? Or that "next year" you will accomplish a goal or …
There are days you may wake up and everything seems easy. You get up when your alarm goes off, pack lunches for the kids and yourself, actually eat breakfast, pack a gym bag for a lunch-time Spin class, make dinner, do homework... you do all the things and you feel motivated doing it. Then there …
Happy Friday, friends! With the New Year, and the evolution of life and self, the bloggy is going to start transitioning to the health, wellness, and lifestyle platform that I want it to be. It will remain a zero-judgement zone, and I'll continue to write lengthier, raw pieces when it feels right, because I truly …
Continue reading Open Invitation: Spring Reboot – Abs & Push-Up Challenge
No matter how much you love (and yes, you may have to learn to love it) your daily run/yoga/cycle... (fill in the blank with favorite physical activity), there will be a day where you just don't feel like it. So how do you dig deep down and find motivation on those days? While everyone will ultimately …
Continue reading Monday Motivation: Staying Fit When Motivation is Lacking
Nearly every article I read for school highlights what I have long believed to be true - body and mind are intrinsically linked. One's mental health affects his/her physical health and vice versa. In fact, recent research, at a global level, highlights how mental health influences chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, …
Running in the Sun 