Stop “Shoulding” All Over Yourself

I should do this, I should do that, I should workout, I should eat healthier. You might be right! All those things are pretty legit. But “shoulding” yourself really never gets it done, now does it?   Shouldn’t be eating this but I’m hungry? But, why not? Who says you shouldn’t be eating that? I overheard someone saying that they … Read More

The Ultimate 6 plus one very important Factor!

  There’s so much information out there in the online space about Health, Fitness, and Nutrition! Who even knows where to get started? These are my Ultimate 6 plus one – ways to navigate it all without driving yourself crazy. Focus on the small things consistently – change one or two at a time, and last, but not least, love … Read More

5 factors that will help you adhere to a healthy lifestyle! #MotivationMonday!

What is Motivation exactly? Motivation is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way, or the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.   Everyone is self motivated to some degree. Whether it’s a little or a lot, positively, or negatively it depends on where it comes from. “Motivation is a much … Read More

4 Fashion Tips 4 Your Lovely Thighs

Love the thighs you are in! Nothing wrong with big strong and powerful legs. Our legs have to carry us around, they help us run faster, and run after our kids – plus much much more. We may even have to use them to kick someone in defense – I hope I never have to but, I do want them … Read More

3 Quick Tips To Begin Living Your Life To The Fullest!

Are you living life to the fullest? I can say some days I am, and some days I’m not. I know we all have had the days of just going through the motions. Came across this Facebook status today: Enjoy work. Enjoy eating. Enjoy drinking. Enjoy exercise. Enjoy being alive today. Jesus wants you to enjoy the gift of life … Read More

Embracing my Big- I’m A Beautiful Badass!

Embracing my Big, I just finished reading Embrace your Bigness by Jen Sinker, of Thrive as the Fittest. You can read the article here: http://ow.ly/Tbbqb. It made me think about my bigness, and how I couldn’t stand being the biggest, the tallest, etc, when I was growing up. I’ve never really been a small person and it’s taken me years … Read More

Have your Cookie and Eat It Too!

Cheat Meals….cheat days…..treat meals or whatever you call them! I don’t know where that dang term came from, or where it started. I used to say it too. It didn’t really enter my vocabulary until I started prepping for physique competitions. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even get one cheat meal or a cheat day during my first few … Read More

Habit Change 2016

  I’m so excited for the New Year! I like to encourage you to drop the New Years Resolutions and create new HABITS for 2016! Start with one habit and then work on others throughout the year to create a sustainable lifestyle change! Diet fads come and go, promising earth shattering results, the one thing that remains the same is … Read More

8 Tips to Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday Season

Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday Season! 1. Eat at maintenance calories during the holiday season 2. Sample the food rather than eating large or full portions. Eat the things that you love and skip the rest. 3. Eat something before you head out for the festivities. Don’t go hungry to a party. You’ll be more likely to eat more if … Read More