The holidays are just around the corner, and you’re officially out of ideas. If you’re anything like me, you love giving gifts, but hate choosing the gifts to buy. Slippers for grandpa, pajamas for the kids, and an apron for Aunt Sally might cut it, but what about...
4-Week Shape Up Program!
As we are creating a healthy lifestyle that makes us feel our best every day, so many of us (me too!) need a jumpstart. A bit of guidance and focus for 4 weeks can get YOU feeling amazing ... and the meal planning and workout habits you create in 4 weeks can last a...
Join us in The Lyons’ Den!
It has been just over a month since I opened the doors of The Lyons' Den, and the participants are absolutely loving the group health coaching program! Not only have people created (and stuck to!) their meal plans, they have lost weight, felt more energized,...
Maintaining Weight Loss: Is It Impossible? (Response to Biggest Loser controversy)
If you've talked to me about The Biggest Loser, you'll know that I have always felt conflicted about liking it. On the one hand, I adore seeing the dramatic life changes the contestants achieve through the 10 week series. I love that they leave feeling empowered,...
The Yoga Collective Review (and FREE 1 year membership giveaway!)
Happy Workout Wednesday! I'm constantly working on incorporating more yoga into my regular routine. Not only is it wonderful cross-training for my running, but it helps prevent injuries, stretches my muscles, and provides such wonderful mental and relaxation...
How I Am Healing my Plantar Fasciitis
Last Workout Wednesday, when I talked about my new running shoes, I alluded to the fact that I’ve been dealing with a minor injury since about January or February. It started with very tight calves, that would occasionally cramp up so badly I could hardly take a step!...
Why I Switched to Neutral Running Shoes
It's Workout Wednesday!! What are YOU doing for your workout today? *Note: Before I even say anything, I want to caveat that I highly recommend getting fitted for running shoes. Although I will talk about what works for me here, it's silly to assume that shoes that...
Running at Work … with Balloons and a Runtastic Orbit
How's that for a title? Well, it's Workout Wednesday, and today's post is a bit of a mishmash of workout tips ... I'll encourage you to participate in RRCA's Run@Work Day, tell you about a fun half marathon this weekend in Dallas, and do a quick review on a new...
Confession: I Put Myself in Danger
I debated whether or not to tell you this story for quite some time. I wasn't sure I wanted to share these personal details, or open myself up to potential criticism. However, the point of this blog is to share valuable information that might help you all with your...
Blog Changes + Just Be + MyYogaWorks Review
Happy Motivation Monday! Did you think I had fallen off the face of the planet? I haven't been around here for a full week, which wasn't exactly planned ... but wasn't exactly unplanned either. As I mentioned in my monthly newsletter (you can subscribe here!), I'm...