Discover Your Inner Beauty.

Discover Your Inner Beauty.

I just absolutely LIVE for good “hair” days. And good “eye makeup” days. And on the rare days that the stars align and my hair and eyes are both on fleek as my tween daughter says: Look out. By the way, so sorry about the “on fleek.” My kid was staring over my...
A Little Peace and Quiet

A Little Peace and Quiet

It’s long been understood both by doctors and professionals on a scientific level – and by dieters on an emotional level – that stress can be a powerful trigger for some of us to over-eat. And there’s no stress quite like holiday stress, am I right? Between year-end...
Just Keep Swimming.

Just Keep Swimming.

Back in 2003, Disney released an animated movie about a fish called Finding Nemo. It was a huge hit and has since become something of a modern classic – and quite a reliable electronic babysitter when you’re under deadline to write a blog post. You’ve likely seen it...
Nothing is Motivational

Nothing is Motivational

That one song you love: I probably hate it. That quote by Oprah that inspired me to drop a few pounds last year: you’ll find it patronizing. And don’t get me started on the Minion-emblazoned pictures all over Facebook these days. What’s that about? Nothing in this...
Mediplan November Challenge

Mediplan November Challenge

We all know how important drinking enough water is to our overall health.  This month, we’ve decided to have a Mediplan November challenge!  Our challenge this month is WATER! Water insures that digestion is happening properly, and that kidneys are functioning...
Power Up!

Power Up!

The desire to lose excess weight is easy to come by. A stray glance into your full-length mirror from that one special, horrible angle can inspire a burning desire to lose weight. A surprising number on the bathroom scale, your upcoming high school reunion, THOSE...