If you are already drowning in the holiday busyness please stand up. Or should I say say please lay down. Haha! When we are struggling to find enough time for our to-do lists this time of year, unfortunately our self-care and de-stressing activities are the first things to go, when we actually need them the most! Many days we only manage to squeak out a few minutes alone. I definitely treasure my quiet time in the car each morning on the way to client’s homes where I turn off

It’s the fourth and final week of #SelfImprovementMonth, and I am so incredibly proud of everyone who has been reaching out to me, sharing their goals and lifestyle changes! Let’s keep kicking major butt with week four: Movement. *Bead of nervous sweat drips down temple* You mean like, including actual exercise? You got it! This week I’m your drill sergeant and you’re my new recruits. Welcome to the toughest week of your life. Okay, so maybe not that insane, but I am going to

December is in full swing! Are you rushing around wondering how you are going to fit everything in? This time last year were you promising yourself that you weren’t going to do this crazy madness again? But here you are… frazzled, rushed, anxious, and putting yourself last. We’ve all been there, and some of us ARE there; so, you are not alone. As much as I’d like to be, I’m not immune from the craziness either. I was just telling a client this week that I felt like I wa

Raise your hand if you think diets are fun? I hear crickets chirping, so I take it there aren’t any raised hands reading this. Well, you’re not alone. Diets AREN’T fun! And they’re definitely not pleasurable. Most diets are about deprivation or restricting a group of foods to avoid for a period of time. But here’s the biggest kicker about dieting – THEY DON’T WORK. So, then why oh why do we put ourselves through this agony? Here are my 3 reasons why Diets Don’t Work. 1.

The busy-ness of the holiday season sure can be a challenge to stick to your healthy lifestyle and goals. In celebration of the upcoming 25 days of Christmas, I thought it would be fun to give you 25 tips for staying on top of your nutrition and fitness goals during this holiday season. Let’s get started: Plan – My planning day is typically Sunday, but with the extra parties and school functions, I must make sure to consider the extra events. Plan as many meals as you can a

If you’ve seen my recent Facebook and Instagram posts, you’ll know that we just added Tyson to our family. This 9-week old fur ball has brought both many joys and a few challenges to our lives. If you haven’t had a puppy before, you should know that puppies are just like babies, getting up multiple times in the wee hours of the night. And considering it’s been over 9 years since I’ve had to do that, my lack of sleep has definitely taken a toll. Each time I woke up, all I cou

In the month of July, all I did was eat and drink. Here’s a rundown of my month: I ate and drank for 5 straight days while vacationing in Vegas. My sister-in-law and baby niece were visiting in KC and we ate out almost every lunch and dinner. I celebrated my mom’s 65th birthday with a surprise party and the most amazing lemon bundt cake. I indulged on two delicious meals at Rye and Q39 for my husband’s birthday (finishing Q39 off with cheesecake). I celebrated my other niece