As single moms, we know all about stress. We live with it every day. But what we want to know is how to reduce stress. How can we practice stress management, and by doing so, keep ourselves healthier? I have always struggled with getting a good night’s sleep. When I was a child, I hated Read More
Category: Health
Heart Disease – Healthy Changes To Lower Your Risk
Heart disease and diabetes run in my family. I have a genetic predisposition to either or both. It’s a little scary to type those words; it makes me feel vulnerable. No hiding from it. There it is, right out in the open. But expressing it here isn’t nearly as scary as the thought of leaving Read More
How To Sleep Better – 5 Surprising Tips
(This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one and buy something I may receive a small amount of money. This doesn’t affect your price at all; just helps to maintain the blog.) Sleep is important; very important. We try to find out how to sleep better because most of us don’t sleep well Read More
7 Tips to Beat Seasonal Depression
This time of year, it’s easy to feel what’s known as seasonal depression. Just look out the window! The weather outside, for the most part, is blah and gray. Kinda mirrors your spirits, right? Makes you feel a little gray on the inside, too? No energy? Harder to get out of bed in the morning? Read More
Working Moms – 5 Keys To Staying Healthy As A Single Mom
Let’s talk about working moms. And how to stay healthy as a single working mom. Because I hit all those categories. I am a solo mom, who works full-time, and who wants to be healthy. Nah, HAS to be healthy. There’s too much to do each day. I can’t afford to be sick. Know the Read More
Slow Cooker Dinners from myfitnesspal
I love the ease of slow cooker dinners! One of my favorite apps on my phone is the myfitnesspal app, which was recommended to me by a trainer at the Anytime Fitness club where my daughter and I work out. During the one-hour personal trainer session that you receive when you sign up as a Read More
“Back To Her Roots” – New Friend Shout Out
*** UPDATE *** Since I wrote this post, I found the original blog has changed to Wholefully. The blog has expanded a great deal since I found it, and has even more great recipes and tips. The posts I reference are still there, and I have updated the links to the recipes and her site Read More
Health Journey Update – 10/30
Well, it’s been quite awhile since I have checked in and updated my “health journey,” so I thought it was about time. Things have been crazy, and not necessarily in a good way. Being unemployed sucks, and it has played hell with my motivation to get healthier. Plus, the weather here has taken a turn Read More
Health Journey Update – Week 4
Again, a little late in posting my health results for last week – but better late than never! My schedule last week had me working over the weekend, and that looks like a trend until the end of the year. Oh well – that’s life. So again, a week of ups and downs – not Read More
Health Update – Week 3
Here’s a quick health update, a little bit late though. I had to work over the weekend, and didn’t get a chance to post about my results for the week. So here it is … My weight is down another pound, and there is another 1/2 inch gone, this time from my thighs! I was able Read More
Health Update – Two Weeks
Time for another health update to my journey, and with surprising results for this week. See, I didn’t feel as if I were successful this week. I was only able to hike for 3 days out of the 5 that were my goal, and I only drank my goal amount of water for about half Read More
Health Journey – One Week Weight Loss Update
Hey there. Well, it ‘s been a week since I started my “health and weight loss journey” with my Labor Day Resolutions, and it’s time to see if I have any weight loss results over the past week. (You can read about my resolutions here.) So here are the results: My weight is down 1.5 Read More
Happy Labor Day! Here are my resolutions …
Yes, I am setting resolutions for this Labor Day. I know, everyone else sets goals and makes resolutions for New Years. But I am a little different, and Labor Day seems like a great time to make resolutions to me. Here’s why: Another school year starts tomorrow, and so with a new school year comes Read More
Products I Love – Arbonne Essentials Energy Fizz Sticks
Moms need energy. Period. They do, honest. Every mom will stand up and say “Amen” to that statement. And let’s just get this straight, right here and now: EVERY MOM IS A WORKING MOM, whether she works at home or outside the home. OK, we all need energy. Whatever line of work you are in, Read More
Motivation Monday – Baby Steps, And It’s Working.
Motivation Monday – Another Monday, another weigh in, another measurement session … and another success! This week there was another 1/2 inch gone from my waist, another 1/2 inch gone from my thighs, and another 1/2 pound gone on the scales. Do we see a pattern developing here? 😉 It’s been so good to see Read More