“Ladies and gentlemen, as we start our descent, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened…” I listened to the pilot’s voice over the intercom and double checked my seatbelt even though I hadn’t unbuckled it once the entire duration of the flight […]

I’ve not kept it secret that I enjoy the taste of junk food, especially pizza. I’ve also shared my food ideals and reality.  Most days, I pass on junk food including traditional pizza.  However, deprivation isn’t any fun (and can lead to a binge) so to satisfy my junk food cravings I make healthier substitutes.  Not long […]

Three days ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer.  It has been caught early and the prognosis looks great.  While cancer is never good news there is so much to be thankful for and, rather than dwell in fear or anger, I’m going to turn my heart towards thanksgiving. 10 Reasons I’m Thankful for […]

I almost always exercise when I travel.  However, what I do depends on where I am, who I’m with, and what equipment (if any) is available.   On road trips I’ve been known to take my kettlebells for rest stop workouts but with the limited airline baggage allowances my kettlebells had to stay at home while I’m visiting my […]

It’s not everyday I get asked to be in calendar.  In fact, it’s not every day that I put on make up or take a shower, for that matter.  Most of my days are spent hanging out with my kids wearing hoodies, shorts, and ,when it’s cool outside, Uggs.  Yes, sometimes with shorts. So when […]

This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and V8 V-Fusion + Tea. When I was offered the opportunity to review the New V8 V-Fusion + Tea I was reluctant.  Isn’t V8 tomato juice?  The only time I have ever drank tomato juice was when I would fly by myself in high school.  It made me […]

I usually don’t post on the weekends but since I don’t want to clean the kitchen love you so much, I thought I’d share a fun workout Brent and I did this evening.  As the weather was perfect and the sun was just starting to set, we decided to workout in the backyard.  Who said kettlebells […]

At times, my quest for health has felt more insane than sane.  There are just so many facets to consider and opposing opinions on what is and what is not healthy that it feels like the Cheshire Cat from Disney’s version of Alice in Wonderland is doling out dietary advice.  This way?  That way?  What […]

Thank you for all the advice and thoughts in dealing with Halloween candy.  I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said all week and decided, since Halloween the “sugar season” kickoff, I’d like to delve into the issue more. I have a younger sister.  She is my best friend.  We have the same biological […]

As a kid, Halloween was one of the most fun nights of the year.  I would sprint through the neighborhoods as if I was being chased by a stranger trying to get to as many houses as possible until the last porch light was turned off.  In a way, I was being chased except my […]