I want to share with you my Parenting Paradox, in case you experience this also. It goes something like this: Why is it that one minute life is good, kids do homework, chores get done (80% but fine by me), and we’re all eating, joking, and playing a board game. Life is good. Then the …
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Last summer just after I reached my 50 pounds weight loss goal, I had an injury which stopped me in my tracks. I had used too heavy of a weight and pulled the tendons in my right arm. I couldn’t even lift up my arm, the pain was so intense which caused me to panic. …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about choice, especially as individuals. What happens when two different people work hard and do good, but one person is “successful” and another not? Mitt Romney shared a fabulous view of this in a convocation speech in April 1999, where that very thing happened. He said that his cousin had …
With the arrival of sunshine, many of us are feeling the need, and finally the desire, to organize. But if you hate that very word, stop trying to be Martha Stewart, and instead try one of these quick tips to jumpstart change. 1. Accept some chaos. Understand that no matter how many great tips or …
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I was invited to be a part of Studio 5’s roll out on this month’s fabulous theme, “Live Without Pretending.” Check out this funny and poignant look at being more authentic from six Studio 5 contributors. Enjoy! Connie P.S. Check out short Blooper Reel from the film shoot!
Hi Ladies, For those working on your Fit & Fabulous goals, here are some tips on sneaking in a workout when it’s inconvenient, which is usually all the time. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom’s, work full-time, or have our church responsibilities, use one of these tips to burn a few hundred extra calories. 1. Wear …
Last week, the life area for our 8-week Challenge was “Joy in Womanhood” (JIW). Once again, I could not believe the small but powerful effect of simply choosing a life area to focus on, even before putting a goal on paper! I’d felt to pay attention to joy as a woman and mother, especially the …
Eating out can be a challenge for anyone trying to lose weight. With all those high calorie choices, you just want to run and hide. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can still enjoy going out with friends and family, just make better choices ahead of time. 1. Check the restaurants website …
Creating a consistent workout schedule is key to achieve any type of success with weight loss. But as women, we tend to spend our time on others first, which is a great thing, but makes it tougher to not feel guilty about working out. However, this isn’t about vanity. Mom needs to be healthy and …
