Remember when you were 22 and you felt like you could take on the world? You could eat whatever you wanted, go to sleep at 2 am, and then hit the beach in a bikini the next day? Yep, that was me. Now 15 years later, things are a little different. I've had 4 babies, and for me that meant 4 c-sections. This has left me with what I like to call, "my vacant baby home" (and they all laugh out Keep Reading >>
2019 Resolutions or Not
What happens when one failed resolution leads you to another... One of my new year's goals is to eat healthier. I know, I know-join the club, right? The beginning of this week started like any other except I was embarking on my first week of the keto diet. Now if you haven't heard of the keto diet it is basically where you eat lots of protein and fat leading your body to then go into a Keep Reading >>
Zeel In Home Massage
Busy families listen up! I have found a service that keeps me feeling great without having to ever leave my home. It's called Zeel. Zeel brings you same-day, in-home massages with licensed and vetted massage therapists. All you need to do is to provide a set of sheets. Love Massages? Sign up for Zeel's monthly subscription service and receive 20% off. Zeel is super easy to use. Pick Keep Reading >>
The Crazy-Making Calculations of Weight Loss
It's simple math: burn more than you consume and you will lose weight. Losing weight is easy. Except when it isn't. Make sure you are eating right for your body. Schedule your workouts to your optimal time of day. Incorporate the correct balance of cardio and strength training, with the correct frequency and in the correct fat-burning order. But don't overexert yourself because losing weight is Keep Reading >>
The First Pound Is The Hardest
I lost a pound last week. I've lost weight before, sure. In fact in any given month I fluctuate within about three pounds, gaining and losing without anything conscious on my part. But this was different. This time I lost that pound on purpose. Motivated by my annual medical exam, an upcoming birthday (a milestone one at that,) and a family trip to Hawaii coming this fall, I set out Keep Reading >>
Lifestyle Change with Hood Calorie Countdown
This post was sponsored by Hood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Last month I shared about Hood Calorie Countdown. If you didn't get to read the post you can read it here or read my refresher below. Hood Calorie Countdown is a milky smooth dairy beverage that is made from a delicious blend of ultra-filtered milk, Keep Reading >>
Change your Lifestyle with Hood Calorie Countdown
This post was sponsored by Hood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We know that living a healthy lifestyle is important for our physical and mental well being. However, living day to day while trying to make healthy choices can be quite a difficult task. Life can throw curveballs and we get off our schedules. There are Keep Reading >>
Outfitters Kauai
Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Tour It's no secret that Kauai is where my heart lives. I am lucky enough to be able to go back twice a year and feed my soul. There's something about stepping into that tiny, open-air airport that fills my whole body with a feeling of peace and love. I love being able to go alone with the Hubs to Kauai. It gives us time to reconnect out of the hustle and Keep Reading >>
BodyBoss Ultimate Body Fitness Guide & Superfood Nutrition Guide
I love the fresh start of a new year. It's a time to evaluate where you're at, make new goals, and start anew with a clean slate. There's something about the beginning that is so inspiring! I have been a baby-making-factory for the last seven years. My body has been stretched and re-streched and has finally earned a much needed break from growing humans. This is my year to take back my body for Keep Reading >>
Easy! 3 Genius Steps to Lessen Anxiety
I was diagnosed with anxiety many, many years ago when I was in high school. It is human nature to worry, however, when it affects your day to day functions you may have an issue. “Anxiety is love's greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic.” - Anaïs Nin For any of you that Keep Reading >>