“I was traveling last week and it totally threw me off. I was doing really well before that.” “My schedule is crazy with travel and it makes it so hard to stay on track.” “I get caught just grabbing fast food when I am traveling.” “Meetings all day and dinners late into the evening make […]
Flashback to April 4 years ago. 4 years! In some ways that seems like a lifetime ago, in others, the blink of an eye. It was April 12, 2020 and strict lockdown measures were in place. An Easter Sunday that we will never forget. An Easter Sunday that we never imagined. An Easter Sunday filled […]
Co-Authored with Tim Neubauer of Exceed Safety Americans are more unhealthy than ever before in history. The CDC reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death and the obesity rate is now exceeding 48% of the population. These statistics are staggering; but the good news is that we all have the power to […]
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,” […]