If you read my last blog then you know how much I like Christmas...all the decorations, the lights, good food and good times...but after the holidays are over there is like this post holiday blues funk I get into.  With all the build up and the preparations for the holidays it's no wonder your body just wants to "power down". I find that the best way to blast away those post holiday blues is to … [Read more...]

I don't know about you...but I LOVE this time of year! I love how the houses all twinkle at night. I love decorating my house in pine and holiday decor. I love that people seem to be in better spirits (unless you are at the mall -lol!) People are busy running around to get things and do things all in preparation for this one day. This one day where we all come together to celebrate … [Read more...]

So you’ve decided that the holiday season is not the time to focus on losing weight. You’ve decided that you might as well enjoy the season by eating whatever you feel like and drinking until your heart’s content. You’ve decided that you really don’t mind packing on an extra 5-10 pounds, because you’ll buckle down and get “really” focused on January 2nd and lose it … [Read more...]

Do you look back at old photos and admire the figure you once had? When was the last time you were fit? Do you remember how it felt?...it felt good didn’t it. You felt like you could wear anything, do anything , become anything. So what changed that? We all go through changes.  I know I am a totally different person then I was in high school or even when I was in college….and … [Read more...]

November is the month of giving thanks...so why is it that we need special holidays to remind us to be grateful for the people and things in our life??...  What are you thankful for? I am thankful for my family and my health and you know what else….YOU!  Yes, I am grateful that you are taking the time to read this newsletter!  I am thankful that I have my dream job.  I get to empower … [Read more...]

As we get older, we have a tendency to not regret what did do but more of what we wished we had done.  If you could go into the future and talk to the future "you".  What would you say to yourself?... Live in the present!   The past is behind you.  There is no way to change what you have done.  But the future is yours for the taking!  Now is the time to set your future self … [Read more...]

Are You Positive? Having a positive attitude is a key factor to achieving your health and wellness goals.  Focusing on what you do have (your family, your health, roof over your head, food in the cabinets, etc.) instead of what you don’t have will help you stay positive.  The difference between people who succeed versus those who fail is usually a positive attitude.  Did you ever notice the … [Read more...]

10 Ways To Keep Cool When It’s H-O-T  Keeping cool when temperatures reach record highs isn’t just about comfort.  Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses.  Here’s a few tips to help you keep cool all summer long. 1. Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color.  Try a fabric designed to wick away sweat (such as you find in workout clothing).  … [Read more...]