I used to be a functional “psycho chick”.  I could hide it well until I got close to someone and I felt like I might be abandoned.  Once, I kept a boy who wanted to break up with me in my car all night long.  Every time he tried to get out of the car [...]

Over Christmas break, I finally got around to watching Food Inc. and last night I read this article about Monsanto’s GMO corn being linked to organ failure.  If you haven’t seen Food Inc. I’d like to suggest you do.  It’s powerful, thought provoking, and it might even change your perspective on food or make you [...]

I bought The Sugar Addict’s Total Recovery Program  by Kathleen DesMaisons a few years ago when I was feeling really desperate. While I don’t agree with everything in the book it is a fanatastic resource for those who feel like their dependency on sugar may be related to their depression or getting in the way [...]

I want to start doing the occasional review and I only felt it fitting to start with what I think is the one of the best books on fitness out there, Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength by Bill Phillips.
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I had my first exposure to weight training about 5 years ago. [...]

The other day while shopping at Costco I saw a really great deal for a gym membership to 24 Hour Fitness that I thought I’d let you know about in case you are thinking about joining a gym.  It’s a 2 year adult membership for $289.88, which works out to about $12 dollars a month. [...]

I’m in the zone completing a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) on the treadmill.  My legs are burning from lactic acid build up.  I have 30 seconds left of a sprint before I can walk.  I’m into the groove because I’m listening to Madonna.  Then all of the sudden I’m taken out of the groove because my earphone [...]

I love to listen to music. And when I’m trying to get through a grueling HIIT session I love it even more. Here are some songs from my current playlist. I consider my taste kind of eclectic. I like everything from popular pop stars (much to my hubby’s chagrin) to musical theatre [...]

This is my favorite tea. It is so freaking good. It does cost a bit more than other teas but it is well worth it if you are a tea lover. It also makes nice inexpensive gift for someone. My favorite flavor is the Raspberry Earl Grey. It’s yummy plain but [...]

I’m a very loyal person. It’s great for my friends and for the companies I love because I rave about their products to anyone who will listen. So I thought I’d devote a portion of my site to stuff that help my life run a little smoother and healthier.  
One of my favorite [...]