“Progress, not perfection.” It’s a phrase we hear a lot these days. Gone are the days of hardcore workouts and rigid eating plans. (Sort of.) I’ve been in the health and fitness industry now for almost 10 years. That’s crazy to think. Especially since I was almost 30 when I found that my body really […]
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WHY ISN’T MY DIET WORKING?
It’s been two weeks since my last blog, honestly, it’s been hard to sit down and do things…even things I love. I’ve embraced this homebody thing a little too much I think. lol On the other hand, I do think it’s good to “check out” sometimes. We get so caught up in day-to-day happenings, […]
HOW I LOST THE WEIGHT
The other day I was talking to someone who didn’t know I’ve lost 40 lbs of fat! It made me think, “Other people who haven’t known me for long might not know either!” So here I am to share with you how I lost the weight. First let me start by saying, I had no […]
HELPING WOMEN
HELPING WOMEN I’m here to help other women just like me! If you’ve followed me for any length of time you know that I have a passion for fitness and food, but what you might not know is why. I haven’t always worked out. I was a band nerd growing up. In fact, I was […]
THE MLM
MLM FOLLOW UP So I promised this in last week’s blog. Here’s my take on MLMs. This is my personal opinion from personal experience. I’ve debated on whether to talk about this or not…for over a year! But it’s something I feel like I just need to get off my chest (which is pretty much […]
I WISH…
WISHING As I scrolled through my feed this morning thinking about what I might write for this week’s blog, I came across a post from a Facebook friend indicating she was starting a new workout program. (She’s already lost weight…but it’s obvious she has a very specific goal. This is fantastic!) In the comments section, […]
BEACHWAVE HAIR-PERFECT EVERYDAY
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TRYING SOMETHING SCARY IS GOOD
I’VE SPENT MY WHOLE LIFE SCARED Yep. Almost my whole life, I’ve been scared to do anything out of my comfort zone. But scary is good! My comfort zone pretty much involves my house and comfy clothes. As long as I can remember, the thought of being in front of other human beings scared me […]
FALL IN LOVE WITH ELLIE IN FEBRUARY
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GOAL SETTING IN LIFE
The following contains affiliate links. For full policy, please check out my disclosure. GOAL SETTING IN LIFE: HOW TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN Usually when I write or talk about goals, I focus on fitness. However, goal setting can certainly be applied to any aspect of your life. But why is it so important? Well, without a […]