January 3, 2016
Happy January 3rd. A mere two days ago we all wrote resolutions for ourselves. What have you done in those past two days? A lot of times we ponder on...
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January 1, 2016
Every day of our life we get to write a page in a book called, My Story. The first 18 chapters are strongly influenced by other characters: parents, teachers, friends. But...
December 30, 2015
For those of you who have been following me for a while, you know that 2015 was a pivotal year filled with turmoil, sadness and overcoming obstacles I never thought...
December 28, 2015November 5, 2018
This is a question asked by Melissa on my Facebook page: “I love your book! I am able to workout and enjoy the time spent in the gym. I struggle...
December 26, 2015
Have you ever been in a rut? I was three years ago. My marriage was on the rocks, business was failing and my doctor told me I was borderline obese. ...
December 24, 2015
This Christmas is different. This is the first Christmas without any parents. My mother died in May and my father died long ago. I’m lucky; I have my husband and...
December 22, 2015
Hellooooo!!!! It’s been like six weeks since I’ve blogged and I’ve missed you guys!!! So Happy Halloween, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry soon-to-be-Christmas and let’s talk New Year’s Resolutions. Thanks to everyone...
November 12, 2015December 22, 2015
Happy post-Halloweeen-I-have-to-buy-an-organic-turkey-it’s-how-many-days-till-Christmas-what’s-my-New-Year’s-Resolution?!? On a good week, I like to try to get one to three blog posts out. Now that it’s holiday season and I’ve got to handle closing out...
November 9, 2015December 15, 2015
Transformation pictures are great, aren’t they? You see the “before” and the “after” and get all inspired. And then you start envisioning your own “before” and “after” pictures hung up...
November 3, 2015
November is one of those months when I begin to reflect on my past year. What were the highs and lows, the lessons that I learned and the fears that...
November 1, 2015November 5, 2018
We recently held a Monster Bash Obstacle Course race at my kids’ school to raise money for academics and get kids excited about fitness. Several of you have asked me...
October 20, 2015
In September I placed 2nd at a bodybuilding competition. 2nd Place is good, but I really wanted to win. There was one last competition, Texas State Naturals, I could do before...
October 18, 2015
I’ve been waiting three years to write this post. You know, my first bodybuilding competition was a lot like losing my virginity; it was slightly awkward and not award winning,...
October 16, 2015
Tomorrow is my last bodybuilding competition of the year, the Texas State Naturals, or as I like to call it, 24 hours until I can drink a glass of wine...
October 14, 2015
A lot of people reading my blog send me messages asking questions about nutrition and fitness. Today I’m going to answer five of the most common questions I get. 4...
October 12, 2015
If you’re a guy it’s quite plausible that your wardrobe can remain the same from your 20’s until your 40’s when you start to get love handles. If you’re a...
