Exploring Finances, Fitness, Food, & Fun
Have you ever jumped into a goal or project only to become disengaged with it a few weeks or months later? Started a weight loss or exercise program, or perhaps a debt pay down strategy, and worked hard at it for a solid 30 days or so but forget it all when you went on vacation? Have you ever wondered…
Think Big but Work Small How do successful goal achievers create permanent transformation? They think big first and often while also knowing when to focus and work small. Big ideas without proactive action steps lead to empty promises or unfulfilled dreams. Random activities without a grand vision take you in circles and end up leading you nowhere. Creating lasting transformation in…
Have you ever asked yourself these or similar questions? Can I afford to buy that new and bigger House / Car / SMART TV? Can I afford to eat that luscious looking chocolate cake? Can we afford to not save for our retirement? Can I afford to skip class or that grueling workout my trainer assigned? Can I afford to spend time…
Jaguar, Aston-Martin, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Range Rover, Audi, Volvo, Cobra Mustang. No, that isn’t part of a car collector’s inventory list, but a list of some sexy vehicles I’ve been fortunate to enough own, lease, or at least drive at one time or another. Okay, so maybe I’ve only owned a few from that list, but the others I was…
Have you seen these headlines? Simplifying Your Life, Retire in Your 30’s, or Live Like a Minimalist? Only in the last few years have I truly learned what simplifying, minimizing, and the FIRE movement, are all about. I’m so glad I explored these topics as they have positively changed our lives considerably. Bringing less stress and more joy, less stuff and…
Did you set resolutions or goals this year – how’s your progress? By now most people have let resolutions fall by the wayside. Goals to get out of debt, lose weight, start an exercise program, fund an emergency savings account, etc. are stalled. If this is you, instead of sweeping those goals away or putting them on the shelf for…
It often happens at some point – the dreaded plateau! I know what it’s like experiencing a weight loss plateau; thinking “I’m never going to lose the rest of this weight!’ Frustration and discouragement settle in. Perhaps even a little anger or resentment emerge when we face a plateau. This is when we really need to take a step back and…
Exercise. Does the thought of being active with exercise conjure up feelings of anxiety, dread or excitement – or maybe something in between? No matter what your level of fitness is right now, you can find an easy solution that truly works for you. Hint: This does not mean you have to spend hours at the gym. Thank goodness, right?…
Right-Sizing Your Meals Portion control is a key factor in successful weight loss efforts. Learning how much is just enough without overdoing it may take some practice, but is well worth any effort. It is not about deprivation, restriction or elimination. It is about listening to your body and knowing when it’s satisfied with the amount of food you’ve eaten….
“One man’s food is another man’s poison” Most people are familiar with food allergies and more and more people are becoming aware of food sensitivities and food intolerance. While food allergies can cause potentially life-threatening reactions, food sensitivity symptoms can be a little less obvious for some, but can significantly impact the quality of life for others. “Food and chemical…