Wellness Wednesday Being wonderstruck.... Wonderstruck can be defined as experiencing a sudden feeling of awed delight or wonder. This past Sunday, my pastor John Burgess gave a great sermon about being wonderstruck. It's left me thinking all week about things in life that no-longer leave me feeling "wonderstruck." The things I once found jaw-dropping and yet… Continue reading Finding That Wonderstruck Feeling Through Serving Others
Category: Healthy Living
Sticking to Your Fitness Goals During the Holidays
Wellness Wednesday Wednesday check-in. So, how is everyone's week going? Have you been staying active rather than binge watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel? Have you continued to eat healthy? Or, has the temptation of Christmas cookies kicked in? This time of year, it can be so hard to stick to our health goals.… Continue reading Sticking to Your Fitness Goals During the Holidays
Back in Action: Jumping Back into Fitness in the Wake of Chaos
Wellness Wednesday Sadly, I haven't had much "wellness" being played out in my own life the past few weeks. With Halloween, the funeral, wrapping up basketball season, Thanksgiving and just being a mom, it was a whirlwind of a month! I cringe as I say this, but, we visited the big golden "M" (McDonald's) more times than… Continue reading Back in Action: Jumping Back into Fitness in the Wake of Chaos
The Importance of “Taking a 15”
It gives me what I need to tackle the rest of the evening. I can enjoy that time with my family because I took some time for myself.
Coffee: The Good, The Bad…The Ugly
Wellness Wednesday Recently, it has been drawn to my attention...I drink too much coffee. (Is that even possible?) Do you want to know HOW was told I drink too much coffee?We were walking through Costco, and I say to my daughter, "ooh, I almost forgot to grab more coffee! I'm just about out." At this… Continue reading Coffee: The Good, The Bad…The Ugly
Is It Possible to be a “Foodie” and Still be Healthy?
Wellness Wednesday Foodie: a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and alcoholic beverages. A foodie seeks new food experiences as a hobby rather than simply eating out of convenience or hunger. Foodie.Yep, that pretty much describes me to a T! My husband once made the life-threatening mistake of saying to my face, "you… Continue reading Is It Possible to be a “Foodie” and Still be Healthy?
Pumpkin Spice Protein Drink
Tasty Tuesday Okay, y'all! I'm pretty excited to share this recipe with you today! If you're like me, you find the whole "Pumpkin Spice" everything so hard to ignore. It's like the second it's available, everyone goes mad crazy for it! (myself included!) However, what I don't love are the calories packed into that oh… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Protein Drink

