Why Goals Matter A girl must have goals to stay in shape. Periodt! A good way to focus on achieving them is to use a special event. Maybe the motivation is the island getaway, upcoming wedding or graduation. Or, look amazing for your husband for your 20th wedding anniversary (yep...that's me!). Goals give discipline a destination. Without one, motivation disappears quickly. The Why, The Journey, and The Strategy I use a biometric scale that reads about 2% lower than a DEXA scan (Dual-Energy...

This year has been nothing short of INTERESTING, to say the least. Instead of simply going around in circles on a merry-go-round, I took the leap onto a full-fledged ROLLER COASTER of experiences and emotions! WTH!!!! The year kicked off with a sense of uncertainty, as if I was climbing up the first steep incline of the ride (GOING UP). However, the thrill quickly turned into a jarring reality when I was laid off from my job (DRAMATIC PLUNGE). I dove headfirst into the job search process,...

If you don’t know, I’m always down to try an effective detox! Unfortunately, I tend to have slow elimination, so this is always something I am regularly working on through diet, exercise, and detoxification practices. Random: The word diet comes from the Greek work DIATIA. This means "way of life" or "regimen" which encompassed food, drink, and exercise! My ancestors used to detox with caster oil, laxatives, and enemas. When they stopped the practice, other issues began to appear over time....