Typically I don’t get sick, I might have a slight brush with a cough or something but not really enough for me to consider seeing a doctor, but last week I get hit hard by a cold. I know a cold sounds ridiculous to even say that a cold hit me hard but it did. … More Rest
I don’t know about you, but I am notorious for doubting myself when it comes to lifting weights. I think too much for my own good and will do less weight because I think that I won’t be able to lift it. Anyone else in my boat? I like to play it safe, but when … More You Are Stronger Than You Think
Tonight we are going to have a special treat! I asked my good friend Judy to share a story with all of you. Eat more My name is Judy, and since having children, I’ve had an issue with weight gain. Growing up, I was a skinny kid, and even as an adult I had … More Story Time- Eat More
This weekend is the Pasadena Half-Marathon, and I am running this race as the second of three races for the Conquer LA Challenge. As this weekend is quickly approaching my own doubts are coming into full force. I wonder if any of my runner friends get this way. You know, doubt your ability to run … More Race Weekend
The alarm goes off at 4am (I know 4 happens in both the am and the pm, shocker) and it is time to fuel up for the day. I make my shake and take a bit of time and then get ready to head to the box for 5am class. The box (crossfit gym) is … More Community, Consistency and Crossfit
Here we are at the end of the year and I am realizing that I have neglected this blog for the last year. This coming year I am making a point to make some fitness related goals for the year and I am going to post about my progress here. Looking ahead, I have a … More Fitness Friday
Here we are for another Wellness Wednesday posting and I am back to self-care. Why would I be back on this topic? Simple it is incredible important and something that is often overlooked or ignored. So it is time to look back at the last couple weeks and ask yourself a few questions. Am I … More Wellness Wednesday: How well are you taking care of yourself
So you want to be healthier, you want to eat better but then when it is time to leave the house you are in a hurry and decide you will have to get lunch out that day. How do people eat healthy when they are in a hurry and busy. One word, planning! Planning is … More Wellness Wednesday: Planning
Have you ever decided to establish a new habit? We all have thought about habits we want to change or add to our lives. We tell ourselves that we are going to start a habit of going to the gym or of going to bed at a certain time. For me it was establishing a … More Wellness Wednesday: Habits
Did you wake up this morning and think, is it really time to get up already? Do you feel like you did not get enough sleep? No need to feel alone, most people I know are in this predicament. They want more sleep but for some reason sleep alludes them. So how do we fix … More Wellness Wednesday: Sleep
Fitness and Faith 