My two-year-old daughter loves to run. She bolts ahead of me in the worst places, like grocery stores and parking lots. “Run, run, run!” she calls to her little legs, willing them to go faster. When I take her out in the running stroller she always cheers me on. “Go Mommy run,” she yells to… [Read More]
Healthy living for the whole family
This article first appeared on Run Stroller Run and is republished here with permission. As a mom, I strive to model healthy living to my toddler daughter Emma through my food choices and regular exercise. Since I work as a Holistic Health Coach and a fitness instructor, my daughter has been exposed to healthy living from… [Read More]
New year, same you: How to set lasting goals
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]
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]
Celebrate National Stroller Running Day!
November 8th is the first National Stroller Running Day! This day is for parents to celebrate sharing their active lifestyles with their families. I was thrilled when Run Stroller Run asked me to write a blog about National Stroller Running Day. Personally, this day celebrates so much that matters to me: fitness, my awesome running stroller and… [Read More]
Why sometimes, all you need to do is show up
My mom called me the other night to tell me about her first SoulCycle class. My mom walks regularly and does yoga occasionally, but this was her first strenuous exercise class in many years. She excitedly recounted every single detail about the class, from having the bike set up to the special shoes to how the room looked…. [Read More]