So many people talk about health and fitness being a way of life and it is. However there are so many other things that factor into that. Sometimes I’m super on top of things, feeling great, making good food choices, working out, doing things that are good for my mental status as well, but other … More Getting Back on Track
Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty for of person? For a long time I liked to think of myself as a realist, but in actuality I was a pretty pessimistic person. In Grey’s Anatomy they referred to Cristina and Meredith as the twisted sisters because they were all dark and … More Having a Positive Outlook
For a long time I had been incredibly out of shape and over weight. I watched other people run and thought it looked so relaxing and freeing. Obviously I knew running was hard work, but to be able to just throw in my headphone and head outside for a run was something I wished I … More Tips for Non-Runners Who Want to Start Running
First and foremost, start SLOW!! As a person, who once they’ve decided to do something, goes all in, completely balls to the wall, I know how hard taking it slow can be, but truth is going from 0 to 100 is completely unsustainable in the long run. You are way more likely to fall of … More Top 3 Tips to Start a Health and Fitness Lifestyle
Recently a friend asked me if I ever felt like I wasn’t in control of my own life. I stopped and thought for a minute, before saying, No, I haven’t felt like that for a long time. This reaction made me sit back and think for a moment. For a long time I felt like … More How Meditation and Affirmations Are Changing My Life
Recently I have felt completely unmotivated and uninspired at work. I have things I know I have to do, but they seem daunting, monotonous, boring, and I just don’t feel like doing them. That being said I know they need to get done. The question is though, how do I get re-energied and motivated about … More How to Get Re-motivated
Being in your 20’s can be a difficult time. Especially, when you tend to be introverted, a homebody and prefer to keep a small group of friends. I have never been one of those people that has tons of friends and an active social life. I like to be home, I enjoy hanging out with … More How To Be Happy Alone
I’ve been really obsessed with habits lately. I recently read The Power of Habitat by Charles Duhigg and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. These books got me thinking hard about my own habits both good and bad, We have so many habits and routines that we do everyday without even thinking about them, but … More Creating a Morning Routine
Winter has felt extremely long this year, followed by a chilly, rainy, and occasionally snowy spring. I worked really hard to fend off the winter blues by trying to stay active and busy. Although I staved off the winter blues, I also ran myself into the ground. I felt exhausted, uninspired and like I was … More 10 Ways to Get Out of a Funk
So, you’ve decided that you want to change your life. You want to get healthy, eat better and workout. The only problem is where on earth to start…? There are so many diets and fitness programs out there that it can all seem so overwhelming. You’ve likely tried fad diets and workouts. Maybe you got … More What Came First, The Chicken or The Egg?
