If you have ever set goals for a healthier life or physical improvements, you are well aware of the basic necessary choices you have to make with proper nutrition and exercise. And in the next few weeks I will focus on those particular areas of healthy lifestyle requirements. Until then, whatever goals you have set for an improved healthy lifestyle, remember the mental focus has to be accomplished first. This includes a deep thought process that allows you to prepare for an

It's Monday.....again. Did you set any new goals heading into this summer? If you have, are getting closer to reaching them? One thing I have noticed about goals, whether they are fitness related or goals for other aspects of life, is the fact that many people do not specify their goals. I hear all of the time about how people want to lose weight, shape up, get stronger, look better, be healthier, and the list goes on. Even though all of those goals are good, they are still

It's Manic Monday! How's your healthy lifestyle journey going? Some would say "great," many would say "good" or "OK", but most people sat, "not at all"- meaning it's NOT going. This is so common. And you will see how common it is by observing billions of dollars companies are making in trying to provide quick fixes and gimmicks for the majority of the population. Today, I want to talk a little about the "quick fix" ideology in our culture. Ah...good 'ol America - how I l

Happy Birthday America! Today is not only a day of festive celebrations across our great country, but it's also a day of enjoying some of our favorite American foods. We are so quick to associate the 4th with hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, potato salads, and the best chips around : Sterzings (or for my husband, Ranch Doritos). Then sprinkle in the pies, cobblers and homemade ice cream. What a feast, huh? There's no reason NOT to celebrate, however, the aftermath m