Finding Time- Exercise with Kids

Exercise with kidsI am all about easy exercises you can sneak in throughout your day. It can be really tough finding time to exercise with kids,  so often exercise often gets put on the back burner.  When they are little, your way too tired to fit in a early morning workout, and after working all day you just want to get home and play with your child. Exercise is usually the last thing on your mind.

Here are some exercises you can do with your kid(s).

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The Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me

Happy Fathers DayMany of us have spent the last few days… or if you are organized like me, weeks trying to round up gifts that are meaningful and well thought-out.  Father’s Day is a difficult holiday to shop for. This is not because lotto tickets, power tools, or golf accessories are hard to come by, but because many of us have a father or father figure who gave us innumerable gifts, the most significant being the wisdom learned from a lifetime of experiences.

Between his corny dad jokes, and sometimes embarrassing “ness”, my Dad has imparted on me some of my greatest life lessons. In honor of Father’s Day, I want to share some of these with you.

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How do YOU want to feel in 2018?- Goal Setting

2018 goal workbookIf you have been following along with my blog over the last few years then you know that I am a goaldigger. 😉 Each year I post a blog outlining my goals for the year, following up with a 6-month check in and an end of year follow up.

In 2017 I decided to switch up my goal setting process.  Instead of just crossing achievements off my list,  I wanted my process to include the feelings I hoped to have after achieving  my goals,  and the person I wanted to become.

This is part two of my three part goal setting series. This article is going to help you achieve your desired #2018FEELS  while improving your life!  I created an 8 page workbook that you can download for free!

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Fall into Fitness- 5 Tips for Fall Fitness (SEPTEMBER 2020)

fALL FITNESSA change of season can bring a renewed time to rethink and restart.  Fall is a great time to start a fitness program. You have the chance to establish good habits to guide you through the upcoming holiday season and winter months.

Here are  5 tips to start making the most of the season.

 

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8 Tips for Back-To-School Fitness Success

bACK TO SCHOOL FITNESSThe dog days of summer are slowly coming to an end and the backpacks and school supplies are right around the corner. In one sense, it’s a relief. The kids will be in school and there will be quiet around the house again (unless you have toddlers or babies at home like I do).  But we all know it’s not that easy. With the school year comes the added stress of homework, extracurricular activities, making lunches, and waking up early.

For some of us this might also be time to get back into the swing of a workout routine that we strayed from during the summer.  As a mom, it’s hard enough to keep up with exercise without all the added stress thrown in.  Here are eight tips to help you stay on track and maintain your sanity throughout the craziness of back-to-school season.

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