Today I'm sharing a bodyweight workout I created for fun to do on my birthday. Today is one of the most special days of the year for me. Not just because it's my birthday, but because I had my youngest son on my golden birthday on this day in 2008. Today he turns 11 and I'm turning 36. Do I feel 36? Only if I'm getting myself up off the floor, haha! I remember thinking to be in your 30's was ... Read More about Badass Bodyweight Workout to do on Your Birthday
How to Journal for Therapy + Effective Strategies You Can Start Right Now
A small portion of today's content may be triggering for some audiences. I encourage you to read through but please do so at your own risk. Feel free to browse the menu bar above for lighter content. :) To journal for therapy is a little different than other types of journaling you can do. Journaling for therapy was something I stumbled upon almost by accident. I didn't know it existed until I ... Read More about How to Journal for Therapy + Effective Strategies You Can Start Right Now
How to Start Weight Training for Females – at Home
Wanna know a little secret? How to start weight training for females is pretty much identical to how men start too. But I'm gonna tailor this a little bit for the ladies. Lifting weights is one of the best things I ever started doing for myself. It makes me feel strong and powerful and that's one of the reasons I've never quit. I've taken several long "breaks"... but it's something I always, ... Read More about How to Start Weight Training for Females – at Home
20-Minute Treadmill Arms Workout
Treadmill runs usually aren't the most exciting workouts in the world. Knowing that cardio is a necessary evil I created a treadmill arms workout to make it a little more exciting for me. Running outside is a little more exciting but I'm in Minnesota and our sidewalks have been pure ice for almost two months now and I don't have spikes on the bottom of my shoes. My favorite way to spice up ... Read More about 20-Minute Treadmill Arms Workout
Gymnastics Conditioning-Inspired Booty + Leg Workout
I've loved watching gymnastics ever since I can remember. I've always admired the athletes' strength and dedication to their sport. Now my daughter is in gymnastics and I love watching her! During one of her nights of "camp" they had a conditioning class in the gym alongside her class. I started paying attention because those girls were in awesome shape. Their session was TWO HOURS long and ... Read More about Gymnastics Conditioning-Inspired Booty + Leg Workout
Lexapro + Wellbutrin XL Update: 6 Months
I have taken a pretty long break from blogging to focus on my mental health, my family and myself overall. Everything is going well, I just needed a break I guess. I've been getting some fun projects done around the house and I can't wait to share them here with you! Back in February, I started taking medication again. I started 10mg of Lexapro for like the 4th or 5th time in my life. My libido ... Read More about Lexapro + Wellbutrin XL Update: 6 Months