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Why I’m Happy I Gained 30 Lbs…

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I was browsing through some old pictures and I ran into this picture of myself. If you know me personally you probably know I struggled with bulimia and binge eating for a long period of my life. I always  had body image issues growing up. But when I moved away from home at the age [...] Read more »

Barefoot Workout – 24 Minute Interval Workout For Women

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When it comes to intensity a lot of women would rather spend hours on the elliptical than push hard for 25 minutes. This is a concept I have never been able to understand. I enjoy exercising but I also consider myself a pretty busy person. I have a husband and friends I want to spend [...] Read more »

Pack These & Go- Nutty Balls

Hi guys One of the hardest parts of trying to eat healthy is finding snack options that are readily available when you need them. So many snacks in the market today are nothing but junk disguised with promising labels. Protein bars, low fat bars, yogurts. With a few exceptions manufacturing companies almost always seem to [...] Read more »

Are You Lost

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  Sometimes in life it’s easy to just quit when we come across obstacles. Things that make us uncomfortable and force us to face our weaknesses head on. Sometimes, we hold on to the things and relationships in our life not because we want them, but because we’re terrified of change. We’re scared of changing [...] Read more »

Recognize the Goodness around You

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So again it’s that time of the year when the gyms and training facilities get flooded with newbies trying to lose those holidays pounds.  It’s probably been years since any of them have stepped in a gym and for most; the whole thing can be quite scary. With all of the new people filling up [...] Read more »

Carrot Soup

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Okay so this is the simplest, quickest dinner soup you could make .. my mom used to make it for me when I was younger and i love it so much I still make it today. Its crazy how certain tastes and smells can bring back so many memories. Every time I make this soup [...] Read more »

What Fitness Should Be About

Magazines, Marketing and TV have led us to believe that the most important benefit from exercising can be seen in the way we look. They are wrong. You see, true fitness should be designed to help you live a healthier, more functional life. I found this video online and I just HAD to share it with all of you Read more »

Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Wrap

Quick, Nutritious Vegetarian Recipe I found this recipe on a whole foods newsletter and decided to recreate it with my own little twist . Peter and I really enjoyed it so we decided to put it up. I hope you guys enjoy it as well. 1/2 pound button mushrooms 1 red bell pepper 1/2 large [...] Read more »

Skinny Vs. Fat ( The Media War)

There has been a lot of attention in both the media and the medical field lately regarding obesity in our country and there is a good reason for it, because today, two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. While diets, new workouts and pills that promise to make you lose weight are still the [...] Read more »

The Simple Life

Have you ever done something so unexpected that you’ve felt as though it was someone else who decided for you? It’s been a little over a week since Peter and I packed our stuff in a truck and moved from Orlando to Naples after a sudden decision that took everyone around us by surprise. You [...] Read more »

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