Life is busy as we try to fill many roles, employee, student, mother, sister, the list goes on. Sometimes it seems next to impossible to make time for a workout. So, how do we do it? How do some individuals find time to exercise every day and others can’t even find time to exercise once a week? What is their secret? The fact of the matter is that there is no secret. I have to be brutally honest and inform…
Having oily skin has been a battle for me since I was a thirteen-year-old teenage girl. Now, at age forty, I still struggle with having oily skin. As a result, it can be very difficult to find skin care that does not clog my pores. As I read reviews on items, I see that I am not alone and that many individuals struggle with similar issues. Having battled oily skin for so long, I have had the opportunity to try…
Fiber is very important in our diet, yet it is one of those nutrients that is not consumed in adequate amounts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that the daily Adequate Intake for fiber is set at 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men (USDA, 2017). However, according to the USDA’s national “What We Eat in America” survey data, fiber intake among U.S. consumers averages only 16 grams per day (USDA, 2017). Most of the time the lack…
I have had some great dresses over the years that did not hold up for long. I have also had some other clothing pieces that deteriorated much faster than anticipated. For instance, my bras would start looking old just after a few wears and my leggings and tops would have material pilling all over. I found myself constantly needing to replace clothes, which was not good for my budget. Over the years I have found some great tactics that have…
I often receive questions regarding the best and most comfortable workout attire, so I decided to do I post on this topic to help you move and feel great. The reason that your workout clothes matter is because you want to be able to move freely while also feeling comfortable. Ladies seem to have more issues with picking the most functional workout attire, however, the gentlemen have also voiced interest in this matter. When it comes to working out, us…
It is no secret that nausea can be a part of pregnancy. This is especially evident during the first trimester of the pregnancy. I recall my nausea setting in during my second month of pregnancy and being very difficult to get used to at first. Usually, women experience nausea in the form of morning sickness during their pregnancy, however it is not uncommon for the nausea to come at different times of the day. In my case, I have had…
Pregnancy is exciting and it is filled with new memories and experiences. However, pregnancy can also be a difficult time, especially when you look in your closet and you cannot find anything to wear because you have put on some weight as a result of the pregnancy. Then, you go to the local department store and the maternity clothes you see do not look flattering. As a last resort you go online, and you struggle to find something that will…
Visiting New England in the fall has always been my dream. In this dream I would be enjoying the fall leaves while taking a relaxing walk and sipping on a pumpkin latte Finally, that dream came true when my husband and I got to visit a few spots in New England, which included New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Keene, New Hampshire We started our journey in Keene, New Hampshire. We stayed in the downtown Marriott hotel so that we would…
We hear the word mindfulness very frequently and oftentimes in different contexts. Sometimes we are told to eat mindfully, to travel mindfully, to speak mindfully and to be mindful in general. But what is mindfulness? Mindfulness means being present in the moment with your thoughts and only focusing on the task at hand. For instance, let us say you are eating your meal and your mind is obsessing about your next day at work. Well, that would not be mindfulness….
You have made the decision to move but you do not know where to start? Should you pack your living room first? Should you declutter the kitchen or pantry? There are so many tasks, associated with moving that it can become difficult to move efficiently. This issue persists whether you are moving out of an apartment or out of a home that you have put up for sale. Not only do you have to pack all your belongings and get…