We are not a “one size fits all” society. We don’t all walk the same way, speak the same language, listen to the same music, have the same social circles, or have the same jobs. We don’t dress the same, have the same strengths, read the same books, and we all are not inspired by […]
WATER? or are you feeling… These are all symptoms of dehydration. “So, do I really need to drink ½ my body weight in water every day?” Simple answer – yes. If you want to feel great and have your body run like a well oiled machine – drink water. Think about this – what do […]
Repost/revised from 2019 Listen up Lake Norman, WE NEED A TRADER JOE’S! TJ’s is doing it right and we need to bring that happy shopping experience closer to our community. Trader Joe’s is my “icing on the cake” grocery store. I cannot necessarily purchase all of the items that I need there, but it certainly […]
Inspired by a dear friend this morning, I went to my local grocery store this afternoon to do some field research. I am certain about which protein bars I would recommend and which ones I would suggest steering clear from, but I wanted a more comprehensive list to share with her, and now with all […]
If you live around Lake Norman, NC do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of LKN Magazine! And even if you do not, you can find it right at your fingertips . They have the most beautiful and user friendly digital version online. It is not only a gorgeous publication, but it is […]
It’s Valentine’s week…show yourself some love and love the people around you! That might mean replacing those chalky candy hearts with some heart healthy options. Valentine’s Day. One day every year to acknowledge the love you have for your significant other. If you love sharing the love, those acknowlegements might extend further to your family […]
Questions about supplements…I get them quite frequently. Questions and supplements. In fact, my BFF/ fitness accountability partner/morning counselor and I were just talking about this exact topic this morning. I have realized that while I most definitely think you can go way overboard with supplementation; it is important that we supplement as an “insurance policy,” […]
I had a meeting yesterday. A business meeting. Focusing on, well, business and marketing for the 3 businesses that I am currently involved in. The thing is that meeting, it sparked something in me. I heard the mission of the meeting loud and clear. Why is the thing that I love to do most betting […]
Oatmeal, baked oats, homemade granola, oatmeal crumble, overnight oats… Oatmeal with chopped nuts, oatmeal with diced apples, peanut butter oatmeal, cinnamon oatmeal, peaches & cream oatmeal, pumpkin oats, oatmeal with berries and flax, savory oats, almond butter banana oatmeal, coconut chia oatmeal….you get the point, the options are endless! And on the right morning or […]
“I love fish; but I don’t make it because I have no idea how.” I hear this way too often from people who enjoy eating fish, but say that they only eat it when they go out to a restaurant because they are afraid to make it at home. Well, I am here to tell […]