Planning tools that will help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals
Guest post by Kristina Sisco from Krissysisco.com: Happy New Year 2017! With the new year comes a welcome feeling of a fresh starts and second chances. I love that week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve because it’s a time of reflection and planning. I think it’s important to take a moment to appreciate your accomplishments from the previous year. It’s so easy for us to dwell on what we didn’t do, but I have found that focusing on my accomplishments inspires me to set bigger goals for the coming year. Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight and get organized. I find that if I have my house, particularly my kitchen and pantry in order, I am much more successful with my nutrition and fitness goals. Today I want to talk to you about planning for success and some essential tools I use to reach my fitness and nutrition goals. Attacking the Kitchen and Pantry First Giving your kitchen a thorough cleaning as well as organizing your food and kitchen tools makes it much easier to begin your journey to a healthier you. Starting a nutrition and fitness plan with leftover Christmas cookies stashed away in the pantry just sets you up for failure. Even if you … [Read more...]
How to Find Balance – 10 steps toward a more balanced lifestyle
Guest post by Kristina Sisco from Krissysisco.com In this crazy busy world we live in today, it’s easy to forget who we are deep down. We get so involved in our work that we wake up one day and wonder what happened to the last year (or 5 years) of our life. Life is moving so quickly. The older I get the faster the years go by. Our days are filled with 24/7 technology, to do lists, social media, news, deadlines, caffeine, fast food, lack of sleep, and just plain exhaustion! And we wonder why anxiety and depression is on the rise?! While we should appreciate the advancements of technology, I really don’t think this is the kind of life any of us want to be living. We have to find balance between it all and start enjoying life again. I am a self-proclaimed anxiety-ridden workaholic. But you know what they say, admitting the problem is the first step to recovery. And that is exactly what I’m trying to do every day. Every day I am a work in progress. I am a recovering workaholic. I often fall off the wagon and find myself having the occasional anxiety attack due to working too many hours and not taking care of myself or, more importantly, my soul. Today I’m going to share with you … [Read more...]
Melissa and Doug Nesting Barns with Barnyard Animals
This is a great toy that is modeled after a barnyard with a horse stable. I bought it for my son when he was 2 years old and loved it. He is 3 now and still plays with it to this day. I highly recommend this toy because of the quality, and affordable price. If you would like to read the reviews follow this link to Melissa & Doug Nesting Nesting Barns on Amazon.com! … [Read more...]
Stretch Mark Tummy Rub Comparison
Description Protect your tummy (and boobs, hips and thighs) against pregnancy stretch marks with our super-elasticising Omega-packed blend of organic oils in an organic Shea Butter base. Mio Skincare’s mantra is that your skin should be as fit and healthy as the rest of your body. This range is perfect for women of all ages, and is formulated to give you skin that glows with energy. Benefits: Maximum protection against stretch marks and itchy tummies. Safe during pregnancy and nursing. Awards: Harpers Bazaar Best of the Best 2014 "I got this product from a friend and I'll tell you how it ranks with the 2 other stretch mark products that I use. One is the very expensive Clarins Stretch Mark Control lotion (which was not worth the price at all), and my favorite the Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil. Let me first describe what you'll experience when applying the Bella B product: imagine slathering Vaseline all over your belly, except the Vaseline feels like it has something weird and gritty/grainy in it. And it does not absorb well, even after hours later it still feels like you slathered Vaseline all over your belly. The plus side is if you get super dry in the winter, you can alternate … [Read more...]