Worry is one of my biggest struggles. Worry about the future, worry about what I did, worry about what I didn't do, worry about how a situation will turn out... worry, worry, worry. I can remember as a kid not being able to sleep at night because I was worrying. I can't recall what I [...]
Category: Wellness
Don’t be afraid to rest.
This has become a bit of a mantra for me lately. Isn't the end of the year a special kind of challenging? We get to December excited for the holidays, but burnt out. 365 days ago we were setting goals and getting excited for 2016 - how did those pan out? Maybe you crushed it! [...]
It’s all about progress.
The past 30 days I've been a huge work in progress. I started and, most importantly, completed a workout program called Core de Force. Initially I was super intimidated and unsure because it's an MMA style workout program - something I've really never done before! Now let me give you the background of where my [...]
Put on your mask.
Why is it that extending love to others is positive, celebrated, and good, but extending love to ourselves is frowned upon?? If you've been on an airplane you've heard the flight attendants go over the safety instructions. What do they always say? In the event of an emergency, please put on your mask first [...]
Holiday Goals Survival

Thanksgiving is upon us - TOMORROW! Can you believe it!? For many of us, this is the start of the downhill spiral of our health and fitness goals. The holiday season is a lovely, yet stressful time. We're busy, we're eating wayyyy more than usual, 'CHEERSing' with family and friends our favorite adult beverage, diving [...]
#Blessed – how to have joy
The secret is simple: gratitude. This has become more talked about, especially this time of year. Gratitude is one of the most powerful forces. Why? Because it has the power to cut through jealousy, hurt, frustrations, doubt, worry, fear. Those and gratitude cannot exist in the same heart simultaneously. For most people, this is not [...]
Work in progress.
Here we go! Another transformation begins. I am forever a work in progress. The thing about health is that you never really arrive. Each day has new challenges and obstacles to overcome and if we're not always moving a bit forward, we're gonna fall back. Super encouraging, right!? Probably not very much. BUT the beautiful [...]