Serendipity

Serendipity

Earlier this week, a good friend of mine was talking about how great it is when something wonderful happens unexpectedly. It reminded me of one of my all-time favorite words, serendipity. According to Wikipedia: “Serendipity is when someone finds something that...
Giving Back

Giving Back

I really wanted to start “giving back” this year, and during my research, I came upon Back on My Feet (BoMF). I wanted to have more human interaction than stuffing envelopes or other logistical duties, but I wasn’t looking for a counseling-type position either. BoMF...

Summer Holiday Weekend Strategies

My vacation diet strategies are all based on enjoyment, balance, and feeling satisfied. Who wants to spend their weekend feeling deprived (angry), cheating (guilty), or cheated (regret)? My thought process goes a little something like this… Which foods, drinks, and...
Holiday Weekend Workouts

Holiday Weekend Workouts

Do you worry about maintaining your fitness and nutrition during holiday weekends? With all the tempting BBQ fare, tasty beverages, and pool or beach time, a little anxiety can set in. I have been competing for over 4 years now, and every year I add new techniques to...
Eating Clean on the Road

Eating Clean on the Road

Eating clean is always a challenge and eating clean while on the road is extra challenging. This week I welcomed that challenge. I was scheduled to travel for work this week and with the Arnold just 10 days away, I really needed to be on top of my nutrition, so this...
Creative Cardio

Creative Cardio

Spending the weekend at the beach didn’t stop me from getting my workouts in. Many people look forward to vacations so they can take a break from everything, including their fitness routine, but vacations are my favorite times to workout. I love waking up...