There are two F words that don’t have a place in my vocabulary, especially when it comes to overall health and wellness. I’m talking about “Fitness Fads.” Those words, when combined together, are nothing but a recipe for disaster. Why am I so cynical, you may ask? Because I’ve been around this fitness block a time or two, and I stand firm in my belief that when it comes to your well being, your fitness, your mental and physical health, and all the things you do to better yourself there is no room for any type of fad. Why? Because a fad is nothing but a trend, and trends come and go. Most fitn ..read more

Every so often, we wake up motivated and ready to set new goals. But what about those days when it just feels like a gosh dang drag? You guys, those days are the most important! We might do great at nailing our goals for a bit, but then, our real lives—the lives we thought that for some reason were going to all of a sudden change—also hit full force, and we find ourselves ditching those goals. Sound familiar? We’re going to transform the way we view two crucial stumbling blocks that often derail our goals, so that we can keep our goals and our integrity intact. What are those two stumbling bl ..read more

  Looking for a tasty treat that’s easy to make, tastes like heaven, and is actually healthy? You’re looking in the right place! This Sweet Potato Pudding is a family favorite that tastes just like pumpkin pie, but with a fraction of the calories. Best part? It’s so good for you that you can eat it whenever you want! Sweet Potato Pudding Serves 2 What you’ll need: 2 medium sweet potatoes 4 Tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk Pumpkin Pie spice to taste Stevia to taste 1 cup plain Greek yogurt How to make it: 1. Bake two medium sweet potatoes (4 inches long, 2 inches in diamete ..read more

Calling all busy moms! (Patiently waits for ALL of us to raise our hands). You should know by now that I’m all about efficiency, right? Or at least…trying to be efficient. We’re ALL pretty much short on time these days, especially during the holiday season. But we’re also trying to make more time for the things that are important. I know that I am a continuous work in progress when it comes to this practice. Prioritizing our health (both physical and mental) and our fitness can feel like a lot. But guys, once again, I’m going to preach that it doesn’t have to be that way. Even just setting as ..read more

You guys, the holidays are a time to enjoys sweets with your sweeties, and if you have a sweet tooth, then you might just feel like the holidays were meant for you! I know I sure do! And it’s not just you (or me), the holidays = sweet treats. Think of your favorite holiday treats from homemade candies, to cakes + pies, to the hot chocolate and cookies we leave for Santa to enjoy before he heads back up the chimney, and so much more. And while I also enjoy those treats that I often only get during the holidays, I also know that they can pack a pretty hefty sugar-filled punch. Here’s another tr ..read more

I know Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I want to make it a goal during this season of my life to continue this season of gratitude. Because honestly, guys, having a grateful heart can improve your life in SO many was. I promise you this. Which is 1000% what this post is about today. I want to take a minute to talk about something that’s so dang important. And if you’ve been a friend here for a while, you’ve probably heard this already. But stick around because it’s worth the repeat, and I’m going to share it in a way that’s different to how I’ve talked about it in the past. Plus, we all n ..read more

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I absolutely love the month of November! The days are FINALLY getting cooler, and for all of us who live in AZ, these are the days we dream about when we’re surviving through the seemingly endless 110+ degree weather months. The kids are busy with all the things they love, we celebrate Miss Ruby and all the joy she brings to our family, and we focus on one of the topics I love the most: Gratitude. Gratitude and having an attitude of gratitude are so important to me that listing a few things I’m grateful for is a part of my daily routine! Another one of my favorite parts of November is that da ..read more

Want to know one of my best kept secrets for getting a smaller waist? Work out your upper body! Who knew, right? But building lean muscle in your upper body also works your core (Hello, abs!) and can help accentuate and give the appearance of a smaller waist. So, even though we’re heading into the winter months, keep this secret in your back pocket for the next time you want to get summer-ready in a pinch. Throw on your favorite tunes and carve out ten minutes—yes, just TEN MINUTES—to complete this workout, and you’ll be well on your way to looking leaner and feeling more confident in the ski ..read more