I am one of those horrible people who have a lot of trouble drinking a healthy amount of water. If left to my own devices, I probably wouldn't drink any. Like, at all. I know, I'm awful. But, I have found ways to trick myself into drinking enough water every day, and to be honest, after seeing the change it's made in my daily life, I wouldn't go back. I'll get to those benefits in just a minute, but for now, here are 5 ways to trick yourself into drinking enough water. 1. Get a cute ... View the Post
My Gym Membership Is The Worst Thing EVER
I am not an active person. That's not to say that I can't be. I was a gymnast and a coach from most of my life, but since I stopped coaching 5 years ago, my life has become pretty sedentary. I am a writer and a live video creator, so a lot of my time is spent in front of some sort of device when I'm not chasing children or cleaning something. Last summer I got engaged. In January I got my wedding dress. In May I realized that my derriere is too big for this dress, despite it being too small in ... View the Post
Quick and Easy Mommy and Me Workout
Trying to stay in shape with a small child at home can be tricky. I'm over here trying to get my squats on, and all my son wants to do is crawl between my feet and/or pants me. And anyone who has a son can attest to the fact that the second you put something down, they will have picked it up and ran away, so using weights is a questionable choice. Either we would end up with busted little toes or a weight through the living room window. No fun for anyone. So I cleared all the Lego duplos off the ... View the Post
Tiny Changes That Make a Huge Difference in Weight Loss
They say it takes 27 times doing something to make it a habit. We sat down and laid out some small daily changes that make a huge difference in not only your weight loss, but your mental health as well. Make 3 Small, Permanent Daily Changes Examples: 1. Wake up earlier - 15 or 20 minutes is plenty to start. 2. Substitute daily intake of caffeine with a decaf drink. 3. Add movement to your morning. Get up a few minutes early and grab a green tea instead of your usual ... View the Post