This week marks the beginning of a new year – 2015! For many of us, the start of a new year brings up the expectation of resolutions. I will admit that I have never liked the idea of New Year’s resolutions, for several reasons, mainly due to the disappointment that comes with failed resolutions. Setting a goal… [Read More]
Archives for December 2014
Loving Our Bodies: Tips from a 2-Year-Old.
This article first appeared on elephant journal and is republished here with permission. My daughter Emma has a beautiful, round tummy. She loves to lift up her shirt and point to it, while happily announcing, “belly!” She pushes the baby flesh in while laughing. “Look at that awesome tummy,” I say, and chuckle with… [Read More]
How to find motiviation to exercise in the dead of winter
I am one of those people who prefers to hibernate in the winter. It is just so COLD here from December to March and I find it difficult to motivate to do anything, including exercise. Last winter was my first one as a stay at home mom, and I spent many days snowbound with my… [Read More]
Guest Post: Have a Happy, HEALTHY Holiday Season!
Today’s guest blog post is from my friend and fellow IIN graduate Michelle Obermeier. Read on about her tips on how to have a healthy holiday season. It is official! The holiday season is upon us once again! It is time for family, celebration, presents and festivities! It is also time for cookies, chocolates and… [Read More]
On writing
“I wish I had more time to write.” I say this to myself multiple times a day. Since I was a little girl, I have always loved words. I used to fill notebooks with lengthy stories that reflected my wild imagination. During my angst-ridden teenage years, I turned to poetry as a form of self-expression…. [Read More]