"What you do every day matters more than what you do once in awhile." ~ Gretchen Rubin, author Today, I'm sharing some musings from a dear, wise, and humorous friend, Kris Beal. Kris has a newsletter, too, and in her last one, this is what she sent: "I've renewed - yet again - my commitment for more [...]
True life is lived when tiny changes occur. ~ Leo Tolstoy New Year, New You...right? A lot of people begin the New Year by making resolutions. We’ve all been there. We take a vow to lose weight, exercise more or spend more time with our family. We start the year with great intentions, but then we [...]
Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Relaxation and Exercise Summer is often a time for serious play, time off and deep relaxation. Many of us use [...]
Getting my weight under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way. -Oprah Winfrey You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America’s hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions [...]
It's been snowing here in Denver, but not that long ago I was in sunny, breezy Costa Rica. . . January 4th to the 10th, and the 11th to the 17th, I, along with fellow yoginis and functional fitness gurus, lead two back to back week-long yoga and adventure retreats in Nosara, Costa Rica. We [...]
Health and nutrition is about so much more than just eating well. Below you will find simple lifestyle suggestions designed to help you live a ridiculously happy, healthy, and successful life. ;-) This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but something to get you started or remind you of what you already know. [...]
Since most diets mandate a list of foods to avoid eating, many people are turned off by them. A more effective method for making a shift toward healthier eating is crowding out which means adding in nourishing foods and beverages which leaves less room for - or crowds out - unhealthy food and drink. Think [...]
