We don’t exercise enough. I know I don't! You may look for excuses for your lack of exercise, but the truth is that U.S. adults are well aware that they fall behind when it comes to staying physically active. That’s probably why 25% of them decided that exercising more should be their top resolution for 2026. There are a lot of reasons why people don’t exercise enough. The most obvious and least often talked about is the difficult work/life balance. Long working hours, paired with long commutes, don't leave a lot of time to hit the gym. If you add the cost of a gym membership and the Continue reading...
Happy New Year & Healthy Moments
Happy New Year, everyone! Here's wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year! For the new year, I made the usual sort of resolutions—to eat better, exercise more, and get more sleep. But additionally, I plan to incorporate more healthy moments into my days and weeks, and plan to share them with you here on the blog! These moments don't have to be big—doing something for oneself daily, no matter how small, can make a big difference in one's health and well-being, even if it's just taking five minutes out of your day to reflect, relax, or do something you enjoy. Starting With a Healthy Continue reading...
Pooch Perks: 10 Benefits Of Getting A Dog
Becoming a dog owner can have many benefits. My family adopted a Shih Tzu about 8 years ago and love our little pup! If you’ve been considering whether to welcome a dog into your home, here are some of the perks that could convince you to consider dog adoption. Companionship The biggest benefit of owning a dog is companionship. Dogs are some of the most loyal friends you can have and can help people living by themselves to combat feelings of loneliness. My dog has become a buddy to all members of my family and we love including him whenever we get together. Emotional Support Dogs Continue reading...
April Monthly Goals
Happy Saturday, everyone! I can't believe we are into April already! My blogging friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, has a really fun monthly goals series that she launched this year. Every month she blogs about her goals for the month, and the next month, she revisits the previous month's goals to see how how much she accomplished! I like the idea of setting monthly goals for myself, so I decided to get in on the fun! I think regular goal setting is a good exercise for achieving goals! Here are my April Monthly Goals! 1 - Convert the coat closet in the family room into a pantry. Continue reading...
Losing Fat Through Chores
Have you ever seen the TLC series, My Big Fat Fabulous Life (#MyBigFatFabLife)? I just started watching My Big Fat Fabulous Life on TLC recently, and I just love it! Whitney Thore, the star of the show, is so lovable and fun to watch! My Big Fat Fabulous Life show documents the young 30-something's struggle with her weight and how she navigates through life while weighing about 300 pounds. I don't have the weight problem that Whitney has, but like Whitney, I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism, both of which may have contributed to the weight gain Continue reading...