This is going to be one of those do as I say, not as I do posts. Since I function perfectly ok on about 4 hours-5 hours of sleep! Sorry, been doing that since I was a kid delivering newspapers at 5 a.m. before school and that was like 32+ years ago, so I'm used to it. However, I have been on a treatment for swollen eyelids since I was little as well, but I'm also used to it. … [Read more...] about Tips for Better Sleep
Fitness/Nutrition
Fitspo Friday: Cara Lyons
Today's Fitspo Feature is Cara Lyons You can follow her on @carascravings on Twitter You'll find her at CarasCravings on Facebook Her blog is CarasCravings.com For those on Pinterest she's also CarasCravings Cara is also a contributor to Clean Eating Magazine! She's the primary recipe developer and photographer for their e-newsletter (providing 2 recipes/month, … [Read more...] about Fitspo Friday: Cara Lyons
Juice fast over & Wellness Wednesday
Well, in my original post I said I'd quit the juice fast when my mind and body said to... that was today...though I haven't eaten anything yet I plan on it later. So, 22 days later I'll gradually transition back to food. I lost 15.6 pounds (again this was NOT done to lose weight, just added benefit), gained some clarity on some things that are going on, feel better and skin … [Read more...] about Juice fast over & Wellness Wednesday
Motivation Monday – haters, anger as motivation?
Ready to take on a new week? It's Motivation Monday We all have different factors that motivate us... wanting to accomplish more the desire to overcome the drive to reach a goal wanting to be better wanting to prove to ourselves we can do something wanting to prove to others that we can do what they say/think we cannot! wanting to annoy those who talk smack and try … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday – haters, anger as motivation?
Booty Camp Fitness Review
Loved opening this box from Canada... All kinds of Booty Camp Fitness goodies! This is Canada's first total complete boot camp DVD workout system that's designed specifically for women. It's led by Sammie Kennedy who's one of the top ranked trainers in North America and is the creator & CEO of Booty Camp Fitness, Inc. Ultimate Home Edition 2 DVD 11 disc workout … [Read more...] about Booty Camp Fitness Review
The Run That Almost Didn’t Happen
Yep, that's right... I ran...even though I did.not.want.to...at all. But, I did. I've had a lot of nonsense going on lately and while part of me just wanted to clean the house, veg to a movie, do nothing... I knew I had to lace up my Keen's and get running. source It was a slow run more like a wog perhaps it was in fact a wog in parts but I did it & got in … [Read more...] about The Run That Almost Didn’t Happen
Fitspo Friday Feature – Amanda Loudin a/k/a MissZippy1
Welcome this week's Fitspo Feature, Amanda Loudin! Follow Amanda on Twitter @MissZippy1 Facebook - MissZippy1 Stop by and check out her blog at misszippy1.com Have you always lived a healthy, fit lifestyle? No! I grew up in a time/place where girls didn’t really do much other than try to look pretty. In college, I was a pro at beer drinking, but did nothing … [Read more...] about Fitspo Friday Feature – Amanda Loudin a/k/a MissZippy1
Why & how to stress less
Stress is a part of everyone's life. What differs is how each person responds to it. Situations that one may find stressful, someone else may not. We all react differently...physically, mentally or emotionally to stress. Stress, anxiety or worry can strain our bodies and cause health possible health issues. Common effects of not handling stress well -Migraines or … [Read more...] about Why & how to stress less
100 Calorie or Less Healthy Snacks
*disclaimer* I am not listing the 100 calorie snack packs because while they do exist I'm focusing on healthy, natural snacks not prepackaged stuff. These are just a handful of the healthy snack options available at 100 calories or less per serving. Or use the free calorie calculator to see how many calories are in your favorite snacks! Fruit: 1 medium apple 1 small … [Read more...] about 100 Calorie or Less Healthy Snacks
Resistance Bands Workouts
Resistance Bands help you perform upper and lower body exercises with ease yet working your muscles. They're excellent for all fitness levels since they usually come in varied resistances...light, medium, and heavy. Resistance bands are good for general strength and conditioning as well as for using for rehab of an injury. You can easily incorporate the use of resistance … [Read more...] about Resistance Bands Workouts