After getting a waffle iron for Christmas, I've tried a number of different waffle recipes at home. I'm obsessed with creating new, healthy versions of my childhood favorite. I'm also fairly obsessed with making treats that are filled with protein. So the idea of protein waffles are right up my ally. They're a great option …
Last week I was exhausted. No matter what I did, I was ready for a nap by mid-afternoon, and ready for bed by 8. I've been tracking my sleep with my FitBit for about a year, and have realized I am a restless sleeper, which means I need more hours in bed to get the …
Earlier this week I posted my “Then” and “Now” picture on Instagram as part of #TransformationTuesday. My main point in posting it is that I’ve been working hard for 23 weeks to lose 15 pounds. That seems like a lot, and a little if you think about how long that is, but it is 10% …
With constant sources of inspiration being thrown around through social media, on TV, books, movies, blogs, we are never want for something to inspire us to work harder, be better, and set bigger goals. But when it comes time to deliver on those goals, even with classes, running groups, accountability groups, social media friends, it's …
Sometimes you just need comfort food, and for me, if it's in a bowl, its more comforting. After the longest, coldest week in Chicago yet, all I wanted was something quick, that was healthy, but comforting. One of my favorite comfort foods is oatmeal, and over the last couple of years, I've started using oats …
I've lived in cold places before. I grew up in Maine, spent 4 years in Connecticut, 2 years in Pittsburgh, and a year in Philly. Chicago is giving me a whole new challenge with winter. But who wants to give up on training or workouts for months while it's cold out? Certainly not me! Staying …
Experienced athletes know the importance of rest or recovery days. Their coaches plan their rest time to ensure they get the most benefit from it, both physically and mentally. The rest of us, we know rest days are important, but who hasn't had the urge to just keep pushing? We have big goals on top …
My Happy, Healthy New Year group kicks off today, and one of my favorite discussions to have with my groups is about non-scale victories. It's the first Monday of the New Year, and a lot of people waited until today to really kick off their health and fitness goals for the year. If 40% of …
In my career in 2014, I moved from Strategist (you know, within the function: Strategery) to an Operational role. I'm still responsible for my market strategy, but if I don't execute on action plans, we'll never reach the goals and vision set out in the strategy. And, I will probably be looking for a new …
I'm a planner. I always have been. As I get older, I'm getting more comfortable with leaving things open when I'm on vacation, or not having the next 5 years of my life planned down to the month. In some circumstances, however, I know planning isn't an option, it's necessary to keep moving forward, no …
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