Confession: I am the worst at buying gifts. I love making other people happy, and I consider myself very generous, but it stresses me out tremendously to think about finding “the perfect gift,” getting things ready and wrapped on time, and ensuring that the recipient...
Nearly every day, I get asked, “What is the best workout?” or “what workout do I have to do to lose weight?” I won’t stay on my soapbox for the whole post, but let me have just three sentences. If you force yourself to do a workout just because someone says it is...
Now that you know I wake up at 4:20 and start my healthy morning routine around 4:30 on most mornings, are you curious about what I actually do? If you haven’t read my last post, which describes why and how to develop a healthy morning routine, you’ll want to head...
I used to be one of those people who snoozed multiple times, stayed in bed until the verrrry last minute, showered and rushed through the morning, flying into work 5 minutes late feeling frantic and dreading the day ahead. I had all the excuses in the world (I worked...
Because you’re reading this, I’m guessing that you’re already doing amazing things for your health. Maybe you work out 6 days per week, do meal planning consistently, and avoid almost all added sugar. All of those are fantastic, but if they’re adding up to make you...
I love the rush of endorphins, energy boost, feeling of accomplishment, and mental clarity that a good morning sweat session provides, so I make time for exercise almost every single day. And I firmly believe that you have time for what you prioritize, too. We all...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
