I Knew I Was Morbidly Obese

We take good care of our bodies and pay close attention to what goes into them by eating healthy foods and supplements. But, have you ever considered the effect that toxic chemical cleaners can have on your health? Typically store bought cleaners are full of toxic chemicals, and their labels even tell you so! Labels like "Caution", "Corrosive", "Irritant", "Poison", "Corrosive" or "Warning" should send up a big red flag!

You know it’s not hard to exercise with your kids. However, when the demands of time start to work on you, life sometimes arrives at a point where it’s 11:30 pm, you’re trying to fall asleep, and you suddenly realize that yet another day slipped by when you did not get to go for that walk with your daughter or play tennis with your son. And you think, “How can I actually stick to this?”

It’s that time of year again—when sneezing and sniffling sound all too familiar. When you just causally walk past someone and they cough in your general direction. And you secretly freak out because you can’t miss another day of work! Don’t fall victim to a horrible virus this year; follow these tips to create a true safe haven in your home:

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important but it’s just as important to eat a wide variety of them. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, white; all colors of the rainbow are important. Never cooked vegetables before? Let's discuss this further.

My three kids are all involved in at least three after-school activities, and none of them can drive yet, so I have a second job that I call Mom’s Taxi Service. Luckily, I have had this job for 15 years, during which I have learned to make the most of waiting times.

That’s right—you read that correctly. The Bacon Shake is the newest outrageous creation to greet consumers in the fast food world. To the dismay of some, it doesn’t actually contain any real bacon, but it does offer copious amounts of ice cream, bacon-flavored syrup, and whipped topping with a cherry on top.

February may be all about candy hearts for some folks, but this month is also about a much more important heart—the one in your chest. It’s American Heart Month, and all month long you’ll see health conscious organizations, like Anytime Fitness, focus on ways to bring awareness to heart disease, which is still the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S.

Chocolates, a romantic dinner, sweets for your sweet – these are all the typical thoughts that come to mind when planning an ideal Valentine’s Day. While these options may be high on romance, they won’t do any favors for your waistline or health. This year, why not plan a fit and fun outing with your significant other?

Homemade gifts are gifts from the heart. And there really isn’t anything more special than receiving a handmade card made out of construction paper or a homemade valentine gift from your loved one.

When you walk out of a thrift store knowing that you just saved (at least) $100, that is when you will understand why thrifting is super dee duper. I have found some unbelievable deals at the local Goodwill in the past year, especially on days (Sun., Mon., Tues.) when the sticker color is discounted. Not a fan of Goodwill, you say? Let’s talk.