Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Continuing on this theme, let’s talk about composting. I’ve composted off and on for about ten years. Some years were better than others—as is often the case with life and competing objectives for time and effort. It all started with a friend who composted mainly...
Eating Mindfully
I love preparing wholesome meals for my husband, Brad, and myself. It brings me joy to cut up veggies! Weird, right? I believe that cooking should be done with love and then the dish will give back the love with the way it tastes and the nutrients it provides your...
Socializing and Your Health
One of the top ways to increase our health is by socializing. Loneliness causes more stress on our bodies and mind than you think! Social interaction is critical for our well-being. A lack of social interaction can also increase your risk of mental and physical...
Let’s Take Care of Our Planet and Our Bodies
One of the beauties of growing older is the time to reflect on how we will leave our mark on the world—or in the case of my good friend, Michele, how to reduce the mark she’s going to leave on the world. She’s discovered the joy in reducing, reusing, and recycling...
An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.—Henry David Thoreau
My client Rhonda was sick of the workout routine. Even though I write an individual workout plan for each of our sessions—she was bored. And I’ve learned listening to my clients is the key to helping them successfully reach their fitness and health goals. If she’s...
Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body.—Thich Nhat Hanh
Recently I was working out with my client Lydia, and she expressed that she was experiencing “monkey brain”, high anxiety, and was having a difficult time concentrating on the workout. I suggested we take a break from our workout and simply regroup. I had her sit...
The Importance of Nutrition and Your Body
On a recent weekend road trip with girlfriends to Nashville, TN during the peak of fall, we lucked upon a Saturday farmer’s market and all the bounty the season brings. It was a beautiful clear day for strolling and enjoying all the market vendors had to...