On Becoming a Mom

For as long as I can remember, I have loved babies! I never questioned whether or not I wanted to have kids but just had to meet the right person and know we were ready to embark on a lifetime of adventure and responsibility. I also know that if my darling hubby had never comeContinueContinue reading “On Becoming a Mom”

Things I LOVE Thursday

Admittedly, its been like a hundred years since I did one of these Thursday posts but here it is! There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to this one, just a few of my new faves that I want to share with you guys this week! Muscle Milk Coffee House Protein Shake Yes, I am aContinueContinue reading “Things I LOVE Thursday”

5 Easy Ways to Be Your Own Priority

This month I am focusing on self love, self care and generally becoming a priority in my own day to day routine. This is no easy task friends! For a number of reasons, including being sick with a crazy cold, I am struggling to make this practice of self-care feel achievable for the long term.ContinueContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Be Your Own Priority”

Defining Me : January Wrap Up

Wow, does anyone else feel like that was the quickest month EVER?! Phew, I am still sweating from the race from start to finish that was January! It is not lost on me that the saying goes, “Time flies, when you’re having fun” and I can truly say that I strived to make my JanuaryContinueContinue reading “Defining Me : January Wrap Up”

Five steps to a Motivational Monday

It’s Monday. Again. Most of us are feeling the need for that extra cup of coffee this morning and likely a little groggy as the alarm yelled at you to wake up, far too early. Weekends go by way too fast as we try to cram in every bit of fun time, down time, familyContinueContinue reading “Five steps to a Motivational Monday”

Its a Group Effort: a tribal approach to healthy living

January is in full swing, and so are the throngs of folks striving hard to get through the first month of resolutions and vows to be more active, healthier, stronger, faster, skinnier, more muscular. This “global” push to be healthier in the new year feels a little different for me this year. I have comeContinueContinue reading “Its a Group Effort: a tribal approach to healthy living”

It’s a New Year with New Motivation

Happy New Year to you near and far! I love the fresh feeling that comes with turning that calendar page to a new year! It signifies so much more than resolutions and burning off the unwanted calories consumed over the holiday season. For me, it is a crisp new page in a journal both literallyContinueContinue reading “It’s a New Year with New Motivation”

Things I Love Thursday! Holiday Prep Edition

The holiday season is upon us and if you celebrate Christmas you may have already started trimming the tree and hanging the lights, if not, chances are you’re getting ready to! Sitting by the tree last night I was thinking about what I love about the lead up to the Big Day! Thus, this editionContinueContinue reading “Things I Love Thursday! Holiday Prep Edition”

“Things I LOVE” Thursday 

Let’s talk things about a few things that I love that help motivate me to go out and crush my workout! Gotta start with an outfit that makes me feel gym ready! There are a few pieces I cannot live without! On the bottom, my favorite leggings are the “Align” crops by Lululemon! I MUSTContinueContinue reading ““Things I LOVE” Thursday “

Confessions of a Negative Nelly

If you know me outside of my writing, or even just from my writing, you would know that most people would tend to disagree that I am a “Negative Nelly”. My friends and family would likely say that I am supportive and positive. That would likely say, that I have motivated them in one wayContinueContinue reading “Confessions of a Negative Nelly”