With Valentine’s Day coming up really quick on us, you may be on the lookout for recipes for treats. Because I am diabetic, I try to make treats that are just a bit more diabetic friendly than some of the yummy recipes I see out there. I realize that not everyone is looking for this, […]
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie Recipe
This is a sponsored post. I have been sent multivitamins, nutrient booster powders and swag from MegaFood in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. For many of us, eating a balanced diet is not only challenging, but almost impossible with our busy lives. Even if you think you are doing enough, […]
Tips for Doing Yoga When you are Plus Sized
Please note that I am not a physician or medical practitioner and cannot give advice on starting an exercise program. Check with your doctor before starting any sort of exercise regimen. I started doing yoga a while back. I decided to do it because I often have stiff, sore muscles due to chronic pain caused […]
How I failed the first Time I tried Getting Fit and What I am Doing This Time
There’s been several times in my life that I tried to get fit for one reason or another. With it being the season to make New Year’s resolutions, I thought now would be a good time to discuss the mistakes I’ve made in the past In the hopes that it could help you if you’re […]
9 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for your Mind, Body and Home
The new year is almost here and for many people that means making a new year’s resolution or two. The problem with new year’s resolutions is, they are often hard to keep and not practical. A new year’s resolution doesn’t have tp be something elaborate or hard to be life-changing. You can simply make easy […]
My Secret to Preventing Chub Rub
Heat Rash. Thigh Burn. Fire Thighs. Satan’s Curse. The Real Fire Crotch. No matter what you call it, it’s one of the most painful and annoying things for us active folks no matter what your size. (yes, people of all sizes get it) I lovingly refer to it as chub rub, personally, but that’s not […]
#BeImpulsive The Importance of Donating Blood
This post is sponsored by Blood Systems, Inc. All opinions are my own. I never thought I would need a blood transfusion or donation in my life. I live a pretty decently boring life, don’t take extreme risks and I am in fairly decent health, at least when it came to needing invasive surgeries. […]
Is it Safe to Eat or Drink Essential Oils?
This is a controversy I have heard come up so many times in the natural and green living community. Is it really safe to eat, drink or ingest essential oils? The answer really depends on many factors and the biggest one is making sure you are asking a professional. While I am not a professional, […]
Tips for Doing Your First Color Run
I did my first color run 2 years ago. It was so much fun because it was also my first 5K. I did it with my then-12 year old daughter. Since then, I have enjoyed a lot of fun runs, but my favorite so far has been the ones with all the color. A color […]
5 Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to do with Weight Loss
When many people start working out, they often do it with the intentions of losing weight. This isn’t a bad goal to have, but it can be a rather frustrating one, too. Weight loss can have its ups and downs and with that comes a lot of feeling like you will never achieve your goals. […]
Tips and Hacks for Living with Chronic Pain
I live with chronic pain as a daily thing. I mean, that’s probably obvious since I said ‘chronic’, right? My point is, living with it can be quite an adjustment and something that can take years to get ‘used to’ (even though we almost never do, right?). This means trying out many things to see […]
Free Stuff for Diabetics
I don’t often do diabetes posts, but I do have diabetes and it is a grueling disease to manage. As if poking your finger a million times is fun, right? One thing about diabetes, though, is there are a lot of freebies out there for diabetics to take advantage of. I am not an expert […]
#ad 6 Tips for Faster Muscle Recovery
This post is sponsored by Stoneridge Orchards. All opinions are my own. I just got back from the first 5K of the season for me. It was a perfect day. The weather was nice at about 60 degrees with a cool breeze blowing. I feel that awesome ‘runner’s high’ from crossing the finish line. This […]
Do Fidget Cubes Work?
Have you heard of the fidget cube? It was an idea that was put on Kickstarter that took off. The idea is that ‘fidgeting’ is a natural thing for most people, even adults and rather than try to suppress it, encouraging it can actually be healthy and allow the person to have more concentration. It […]
How to Learn Yoga and Meditation without Leaving Home
This is a sponsored post. I have been compensated, however all thoughts and opinions are my own and I screen every sponsored opportunity to only bring my readers products and services I believe they will benefit from. Many people are intimidated by the idea of learning practices such as yoga and meditation. both can […]
7 Things You Should Do Every Morning Before Breakfast (For a Positive & Productive Day)
Since it is a new year and January is typically the month people start to organize everything from garages to themselves, I decided to reflect over some of the new things I have implemented over the past year and month and share with you what is working. I find that when I start my […]