I’ve spent the last two days with family I rarely get to see – most of them live in California, the other all the way across the state. This week, we convened at my grandmother’s house. You guys…my stomach hurts. Not from indigestion. Not from nerves. No. From laughing my face off. If there is […]
Can I just say that yesterday, I most definitely needed and used many of these yoga poses for relaxation…especially the deep breathing. I spent way too much time at the doctor/imaging center with my five year old who twisted his ankle a few days ago. Since then, he’s refused to put weight on it and […]
It’s Tuesday, and I’m here to toot my horn! I haven’t tooted in so very long and a big self pat on the back is long overdue. This last month, I’ve made a big commitment to myself and to my body. I’ve been eating clean and detoxing…no grains, no dairy, no sugar, no […]
A few times a week I escape my crazy life (and I do mean crazy) and take a quick, healthy and relaxing trip to the tropics. If you think I’m talking about Fiji, you’re mistaken. And I wish. I’m talking about my local hot yoga studio. It is my release and my refuge. I look […]
I was tooling away on Pinterest a while back and ran across the coolest product and I just knew I had to check it out. ViewSPORT athletic apparel. Do you remember Hypercolor from back in the 80′s? Well, ViewSPORT is like Hypercolor, but much, much cooler. ViewSPORT apparel uses sweat activated technology so when […]
When I run, I’m super finicky. All equipment must be secured properly….there can’t be any loose iPod wires. No loose running pants that I have to constantly yank back up. And there must absolutely, positively be no untied shoelaces! Which usually means I have to spend a great deal of time before my run […]
Talents. We all have them. Big and small. Normal and totally bizarre. I have a talent that I’m pretty sure is a univeral mom talent. A malent? Er. Like many of you, I do not have a dumbwaiter or a escalator or a husband or a manservant that is always around to bring my groceries […]
Who’s one? Well, it’s actually a WHAT. It’s our sister site, Shrinking Kitchen’s, first birthday today! Over at Shrinking Kitchen, we’re celebrating our ‘cookiversary’ with some fun giveaways – one for each week of February. If you’ve never visited Shrinking Kitchen before, you’re in for a treat – we’ve got over 250 healthy recipes and […]
It’s so refreshing to be writing up a Toot Your Horn post and actually feel I have something to toot about! I’m actually rather proud of myself. It’s January 8 and I have been religiously watching my food intake and exercising since January 1. Yes, I know that most New Year’s resolutions go by the […]
Bread. Not the first thing I usually reach for when I’m eating healthy. Don’t get me wrong. I love bread. I adore it. But for as long as I can remember it’s been a diet no-no. When did bread become the devil, anyway? Honestly, bread can and should be part of a balanced diet. But the […]
Whole grains. We all know they are good for you. But do you know exactly what whole grains are, how to prepare them, and how many different varieties there are? No? Well, never fear. I’m here to give you the lowdown. First of all, what exactly makes a grain whole? To be considered a whole […]
Ack! Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Heather and I’m a disorganized mess today. That’s why this post is so late. No excuses, except I’m just a whirlwind of forgetfulness! Moving on… How did you do this week? Are you maintaining? Losing, even? Are the holidays getting to you or are you keeping your cool? […]
The Holidays are here and so are the parties. Work parties, soirees with friends, family gatherings. Chances are, you’ll be navigating not only obscene amounts of appetizers, cookies, candy, but you’ll also be enjoying some alcoholic beverages. Booze adds up, guys. Quickly. A few drinks and you can totally blow your calorie intake for the […]
Thanksgiving is over – know what that means? We’re in full on holiday mode. Meaning lots of food, lots of stress and super crazy schedules. Or is that just me? Sigh. Holiday stress + ample amounts of delicious treats = me eating my feelings. Not a good equation, y’all. Not good at all. What I’ve […]
Why hello there! How are you this fine Tuesday morning? It’s that day where we become our own cheerleader…shout our victories from the rooftops…it’s Toot Your Horn Tuesday! Now, you may be a little down in the dumps and saying ‘But Heather, I have NOTHING to toot about.’ To that I say…poppycock! Yes, I said […]