According to popular statistics, only 8% of New Year’s Resolutions are successfully kept. This means that 92% of us that are brave enough to set out for self-improvement will fail. Those aren’t very good odds. Thankfully there is science that explains this curious “Snap-Back Effect” and offers us tools to make the effect work in our favor.
Now … Efforts Divided On August 28th, 18 Texas counties received a federal disaster declaration including Nueces where resides my own home in Corpus Christi. John and I received manageable damage and we are counting our blessings as we help family in nearby Rockport. Money and manpower are currently needed the most and on top […]
During my years in Al-Anon I have done a lot of thinking about powerlessness. This past year, I’ve had a lot of feelings about powerlessness as well. The feeling work can mostly be described for me in one word, grief. On my latest silent retreat, I “harvested” my 2016 journals, recalling a year ago today […]
I wanted to give a client shout out to one of our clients, Claire Arredondo-Lemons who recently participated in a Little Black Dress 6 week project we held just after the first of the year. Claire received amazing results with us by losing over 15 pounds of body fat, gaining muscle and losing inches all […]
Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day. These Ham and Chive Egg Muffins are the perfect blend of protein, fiber and flavor to start your day off right. Make a big batch on the weekend to provide days of on-the-go breakfasts for your busy workweek. Enjoy!
You realize that you want to lose the weight and to get into phenomenal shape. Starting out with great intentions and high expectations, the first few days go well. Tomorrow brings unexpected turns, pushing your healthy lifestyle just out of reach.
This Breakfast Salad with Poached Egg is the opposite of a sugar-filled breakfast. It is loaded with fresh fiber, greens, and wholesome protein to set you up for steady energy to power your day. And while eating greens first thing in the morning may not sound great, give it a try and you may find that salad for breakfast becomes your new favorite way to start your day!
During cold winter months, soup is quite possibly the perfect dinner. It’s comforting, simple, and easily modified to fit your taste and the contents of your fridge. Making soup from scratch is simple and easy, once you know how to do it.
When I get overwhelmed it’s hard to fit in my workouts and eat right. ... and, if you are like me, I especially need more exercise during the winter months, better food, meditation and rest! So, here’s why the holidays are actually the best time to start a new routine.
When most people think of assets going into retirement they think of real estate, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. But did you know BY FAR your most precious asset is your health? Let me explain.....
