I love things that can help me get more done in less time, so I’m always looking for a new hack that can help me accomplish that goal. Several years ago, a friend and client of mine introduced me to…
Dietary Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the Benefits
Fat has been the “villain” of the nutrition family for years, undeservedly so in many cases. But before we get to why fats can actually be nutrition heroes, here are some basic facts about fats: Fats are made up of…
Carbohydrates: The Good, the Bad, and the Truth
Carbohydrates, most commonly known as carbs, kind of get a bad rap sometimes. But carbs really are important to a healthy diet and overall optimal health What are carbs? To keep it simple, carbs are made up of building blocks…
Strength Training 101: Tips + Guidelines [Part 2]
Strength training is an integral part of a successful workout program. I shared why it’s important as well as some basic things about strength training last week, and you can read that post here. In this second post, I’m sharing…
Strength Training 101: The Basics [Part 1]
We all know that working out is important for our physical and mental health, right? A solid workout program includes both cardio and strength training (sometimes referred to as resistance training). Let’s focus on that second part of a quality…
Stress, Faith, + Blessings
When we decided to move to Utah, we knew without a shadow of a doubt that it was the right decision. Learn more about why we’re moving to Utah here. But…moving is a huge puzzle with many pieces, and getting…
Take a Vacation from Your Habits!
Take a vacation from your habits? What?! Yes, you read that correctly. Even though James Clear, author of the book, Atomic Habits, which is on my annual to-read-again book list, says that “Missing once is an accident. Missing twice is…
How SMART Are Your Goals?
I’ve got goals. Maybe you’ve got goals. Our goals are important to us, and we want to do all we can to achieve those goals. But one stumbling block we might run into on the path to success with our…
Productivity Hack: Use + Abuse Your Calendar!
I love to-do lists. Always have. Always will. I love to cross things off my to-do list as I complete them. If I do something that’s not on my list, I’ll often write it on my list and then cross…
