Workouts, nutrition and motivation to get healthy at home
Does Valentine’s Day make you happy? Or bitter? Or maybe you just don’t care either way? I’m kinda “eh” about Valentine’s Day but I really dislike how commercialized it’s become – like many holidays. I saw a big Valentine’s teddy bear at a store for $40! What on earth would you do with it? I’m [...]
I always get excited when the Super Bowl comes around. I’m not really sure why? It’s not like my team is ever in it. (*sidenote: Vikings fan.) I guess it’s because I’m a huge football fan in general and it’s always fun to watch good teams play for the championship. And because I like to [...]
8 Fatty Fibs: Diet & Fitness Lies You Tell Yourself - Wondering why you’re having a hard time losing weight and/or getting in shape? It’s possible that you’ve been lying to yourself the entire time. Stop that! No-Sweat Ways to Burn 100 Calories in 30 Minutes – I’m all for a good sweat-fest. It makes me [...]
Friday’s here! Time for another edition of Fit Links! Healthy Processed Foods: Do They Exist? Processed foods are everywhere and it’s a bit silly to expect people to go from eating processed to 100% clean overnight. This great piece shows you how to choose healthy options when it comes to food that’s processed. 10 Must-Have [...]
Fit links was on hiatus during the holidays but it’s back! In this week’s fit links I’ll be focusing on links to help you kick-off 2012 in a healthy way and how to make it your best year ever! Lose Weight & Get Fit with Your Phone - According to one study, the average woman spends [...]
Happy Friday guys! Less than 10 days until Christmas! Do you have your shopping done?? I’m just about done but I have a TON of wrapping to do. Hope you have a great weekend! Childhood Obesity Rates Fall – Childhood obesity rates have finally fallen, a little bit. This is exciting news! Between 2007 and [...]
It’s time for another edition of Fit Links Friday! I hope you find that at least one of these links makes you smile, ponder your lifestyle or wanna give Erica Sawyer a hug. You’ll see what I mean. Night Shift Work May Raise Type 2 Diabetes in Women – “A study of two groups of [...]
Holiday parties are in full swing. Here are some articles geared towards surviving them without adding on extra pounds. Also, learn some effective ways to stay healthy during the cooler months and check out the weight loss success story of the week! How to Be More Confident – I think we all feel inferior from [...]
In honor of Thanksgiving, I’m posting this week’s fit links a bit early this week to focus on tips to make your Thanksgiving healthier. Portion control is so important but it can be hard to do – especially when people make ginormous FEASTS and give you big huge plates. To keep things on track (and [...]
Ahhhhhh, Friday is here again. Anybody going to see Breaking Dawn Part I? I think I’ll wait till the crowds die down a bit! Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a great weekend! 1 in 5 Adults on Behavioral Meds. I had to include this story just because I feel it’s important. Some of [...]
I'm so glad you're here - thanks for stopping by! I'm a married mom of 4 kids previously diagnosed with clinical depression who found an outlet and "cure" in working out. I hope you see something here that lights a spark that gets you started on a fitness journey of your own - or to continue the one you've already started. To learn more about me, please click here.
Enjoy the journey,
Mindi
