When you fail forward and make the most of your learning experience, you are closer to the goal because of your forward fall. It was 10 pm Friday night and my 16 year-old son JUST got his driver’s license the day before. It’d be his first weekend with keys, a license and a truck…and he […]
Start a vivacious cycle (End the vicious cycle)
Vivacious Cycle: ↪ drink water upon awakening ↪ solid, fiber-rich breakfast ↪ happy digestive system ↪ lunch that prioritizes protein, produce & fiber ↪ sustained energy all day ↪ strong snack before the hungry monster comes out ↪ fueled and hydrated for a de-stressing work-out ↪ light dinner since the bulk of the day […]
Holidays: should you rest or progress?
Rest and progress (both as verbs) can be used in the same sentence, actually. On some accounts it’s either/or, but not always. Rest is needed, but resting from progressing altogether could be dangerous when it comes to your wellness. I’m not saying leaps and bounds must be taken all the time – there are weeks that […]
How does your garden grow?
I’ve been planting a summer vegetable garden for a handful of years now, but I get newbie nerves every time because I realize how little I know. Every Spring I feel like a rookie again and keep wishing I could find a green-thumbed mentor to drop by weekly, because oh how I hate to learn […]
The “What ifs” of the Girls in the Gym
I wake up and I weigh. Then I measure and I eat. I hit the gym and count my steps – I live by this spreadsheet. What if there is more to life Than trackers, and calories to crunch? What if wellness means I’m balanced – Content in my skin and I truly enjoy lunch? What if carbs […]