Posts Tagged ‘health’
Breaking Up With the Couch Playlist
Look, this has been going on for long enough, and it’s time for us to part. I’ll admit that you caught my eye the first time we met, and you really swept me off my feet. You were super supportive, and you made me feel so comfortable in your embrace. But after a while, I…
Read MoreAre You an Early Bird or a Night Owl?
When I was in college, I’d regularly complain about 8:00 am classes. “It’s so early!” I’d whine while trudging through the snow across the quad. Thank goodness for cinnamon hot chocolate to get my butt out of bed or else I’m sure I would have failed all my classes…or at least the ones during the…
Read MoreYou’re Getting Warmer: Are Your Choices Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?
Everyone knows that you can’t reach your goals overnight. Unless you win the lottery, in which case—cool! Send me a postcard from your private island paradise. We make billions of choices in our lives, and it’s these choices (sometimes seemingly insignificant choices) that determine when, how, and if ever we achieve our goals. Here’s an…
Read MoreNo Pain, No Gain: Why Being Uncomfortable is a Good Thing
You might imagine some burly Hans and Franz type bodybuilder to subscribe to the motto “no pain, no gain.” Did I just date myself with that SNL reference? But “no pain, no gain” isn’t some mindless fitness jargon. It’s a fundamental principle of the total body health equation. If you want the gain, you gotta…
Read MoreBook Review: The Everygirl’s Guide to Life
Have you ever read a book that changed your life? How about one that you refer back to over and over again? I have, and it’s The Everygirl’s Guide to Life by Maria Menounos! Check out this short video where I share my 3 favorite things about this book and why you are an everygirl…
Read MoreCheck Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
You did it. You knew it was a bad idea, but you did it anyway. As you look around the room, you see the evidence of your poor choices: empty candy wrappers, piles of dirty dishes, a lonely pizza box with just a tiny clump of cheese left inside. Maybe you don’t see anything at…
Read MoreAre You Pregnant? Dealing With Well-Meaning People
Some people just don’t know when to shut up. We’ve all experienced well-meaning people. They’re the ones who are trying to be nice, but they end up insulting us. Watch this short video to learn how to handle well-meaning people so you’ll keep your cool instead of punching them in the face. Click here to…
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