Sometimes…if you are paying attention…the Universe prods you in the direction you should go. Or in my case, the topic I should write about. It started with a YouTube video. My husband and I were watching the question-and-answer portion of Dale and Amy Ernhardt’s podcast, Bless Your Hardt. One of the viewers asked, “If you…
Most of us have accepted that for optimal health, our body requires exercise of some kind…and in order to stay motivated to actually do it consistently, that exercise should be something we enjoy. But what about our mental health? It turns out that our brains need to be exercised regularly as well. So why not…
You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way. ~Walter Hagen Here we are halfway through spring (in the Northern Hemisphere at least). It seems like a good time to stop and smell the flowers…both literally and figuratively. Thus, I am using this…
With so many different recommendations about what you should be eating for optimal health, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and throw in the towel…eating whatever you want when you want. And hey, that may not be a bad way to go, but if you are looking for some basic guidelines that allow flexibility in choices,…
“I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.” ~Max Lerner As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together describe my intention for the year. One way of putting that intention into action…and sharing what’s been on my calendar (#WBOYC)…is my Spring…
Stories about the search for a mystical fountain of youth have been passed down for generations. The beauty and diet industries have made billions touting anti-aging products. But it appears there may be a more simple solution to slowing down the clock: reducing inflammation. “Inflammation continues to be identified as a potential cause for more…
“Every new day begins with possibilities.” ~Ronald Reagan As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together describe my intention for the year. One way of putting that intention into action…and sharing what’s been on my calendar (#WBOYC)…are my Possibilities Lists. With that in…
It’s been a while since I last shared a few of my favorite things, so I thought it was time. I’m pretty excited about my most recent fabulous finds, so queue the Julie Andrews song, and let’s get right to it. Overnight oats My youngest daughter introduced me to the delights of overnight oats last…
One of the items on my Winter Possibilities list was to complete the Orangetheory Fitness Transformation Challenge. I can proudly say “mission accomplished!” This is my seventh year completing this particular challenge. Each time I learn a little something more. What is the Transformation Challenge In short, the eight-week challenge begins with an InBody scan…
UPDATE 08/18/26: If you happen to live in Southern Utah and you decide to sign up between now and September 16, I’d be ever so grateful if you would use my referral code: sl-stf8q or simply use this link. Recently I won a drawing at my gym (Orangetheory Fitness) for a 25-minute introductory session at…
