As I prepare for my 22nd marathon this fall I am diligently helping a number of my running clients to run their first marathon. And I would like to share with you tips on how to survive and thrive in your very first marathon. And for those of you that have been putting in lots […]
All my life I have always found staying fit to be hard work. It has never been easy but I have always envisioned the finish line at the end of the workout. And achieving the body I have always wanted would be the driving force of my motivation. Today I finally feel I have achieved […]
Every parent wants to brighten up their child’s day on Valentine’s Day and make them feel special but how can they do this in a healthy way? When the store aisles are filled with sugar laden treats how can a parent find a healthy alternative to this? As a certified personal trainer, mother of three […]
Everyday when we wake up, brush our teeth, take a shower and get ready for our day we make a choice. This choice will determine how our day will flow and how we will feel. Who do you want to be today? As we lie awake in the wees hours of the morning we are […]
Often obese children have parents that lead busy and stressful lives finding little time to focus on healthy meal planning. These parents find healthy eating a challenge and they often turn to eating out and drive through dinners. Unfortunately these obese children often grow up to be obese as adults. Aside from health issues these […]
With the New Year just around the corner you may be starting to write out your New Year’s Resolution goals. Research shows that every year weight loss is on 85% of people’s lists. Did this make your list for 2013? Unfortunately less than 15% of those people actually attain their weight loss resolution goals. Does […]
Having run hundreds of races ranging in distance from the mile to the marathon I have grown to love some distances more than others. Although quite different from my other affinity, the marathon, the 5k has become one of my favorite distances for various reasons. In the 5k, I have a chance to meet runners […]
Okay, so life isn’t always easy as a parent. Everyday is a challenge whether you have a 8 month old, 20 year old or somewhere in between. As a mom of a 7 year old (Ava), 5 year old (Ella) and 8 month old (Brent) I find that days seem to just fly by and […]
