Working out is hard enough and then along comes...Winter! Winter makes it harder… on purpose. Cold air, early darkness, wet pavement, and a fridge full of excuses. I get it. But secretly, WINTER is the best time to lock in a routine. It's all in the gear. If you're geared up properly....it's easier to commit.… Continue reading SMART WINTER LAYERS
Not ALL vacations are hotel worthy. The travel industry has boomed with VRBO and Air B&B rentals. The high demand for togetherness and a more homey feel allows travelers to spread their wings and get comfortable. There is an art for stocking a VACA rental especially a beach or ski trip because folks are in… Continue reading The ART of stocking up.
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Ski season is coming. You can practically smell the cold air, hear the lift hum, and feel that burning in your thighs just thinking about your first run. But here’s the truth/ if you roll into your ski trip cold, stiff, and cardio-lazy — the mountain will humble you. Before you zip up those boots… Continue reading Ski Legs, Don’t Fail Me Now: Pre-Ski Season Conditioning That Actually Works
I do my best work in bed! I realize, just now, how incredibly weird that sounds but I'm actually being serious. I LOVE BED. I love my bed. I love bed time. My bed is my happiest hello and hardest goodbye! There is nothing greater when preparing for bed, than the knowledge that for the… Continue reading Sleep in heavenly peace: Bed & Rest
The holidays are going to be here quicker than a kangaroo! A season of familial warmth, aggressive pie consumption, and the inevitable moment when you realize your kitchen looks like it hosted a flour-dusted cage match. Prepping for the feast is less about culinary finesse and more about survival, and I’ve learned (through many a… Continue reading Arming Yourself with Infared therapy, Spoons, Bowls, and a Pan That Thinks It’s Famous
Fire up the CROCK POT... as we call it here in Texas. You may be more sophisticated and call it a slow cooker. Either way it's time to get your savory on! BTW, your slow cooker doesn't have to be fancy...click here for the one I use and it's works like a charm! This little… Continue reading CROCK POT: Hot Honey Garlic Chicken
5 Strategies to Stay Motivated to Work Out Despite Cooler Temps, Football, Netflix, Leggings & Sweatshirts Yall, its back...that magical time of year when the air gets crisp, the leaves turn gold, and workout motivation takes a nap somewhere between the couch and the cheese dip. Let’s be honest—when the weather cools down, leggings become… Continue reading Motivation in Hibernation: How to Engage Despite Age & Change
Friends...I have been cleaning out the cache on my blog and found this post I had never published. Possible fear, at the time, caused me to pause on publishing. However, in hindsight this post serves as pain through growth and can possibly serve as positive assistance to others out there struggling to raise teenagers! Approximately… Continue reading You can either have a nice day or you can have a talk with your teenager!
🔥 Spice It Up, Baby Dolls Let’s face it—if our metabolism worked as hard as we do scrolling through videos on Insta or TikTok, we’d all be Olympic athletes by now. But (sigh) sometimes our bodies need a little… motivation. Spice Spice BABY. Yes, eating foods that make you sweat, cry, and question your life… Continue reading 🔥 4 Fiery Recipes to Trick Your Metabolism Into Doing Cardio
