Family
A collection of various family events, some geared towards healthy, others just for fun. As you probably already know, our 3 golden retrievers and horse are a huge part of our lives so of course I have to include them!
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Friday Faves
Second week back from vacation and I finally feel as I am back in the swing of things. After being out of commission last week due to the worst migraine I've ever had, I have needed to play catch up the last few days. It was perfect timing to get our first order from...
Friday Faves in Pictures
Happy Good Friday! This Friday Faves is full of pictures this week and comes to you with the excitement of packing for our cruise that Andrew and I leave for tomorrow! Absolute Favorite Friday Fave this week is from my daughter's 3 month old son, Rhett, with a little...
Healthy Travel Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss Especially for Women Over 40
Healthy travel tips for women over 40 while on vacation are important to weight loss. Vacation eating habits can be detrimental to the healthy habits you've worked so diligently to create. It's possible to have both a great vacation and stay true to healthy goals! I...
Crucial Tips and Tricks to Avoid Weight Gain While Traveling
It is possible to avoid weight gain while traveling. I recently spent 10 days visiting adult kids and various family members in 3 different states, 6 cities consisting of long hours on planes and driving, including 5 days in a hotel. I didn't want to resort to the...
How to Easily Get the Bad Smell Out of Workout Clothes Once and For All
I am embarrassed to say we have lived with smelly workout clothes for well over a year now. Andrew would often comment about how he just needs to throw some of his shirts away because they smelled so bad...but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He is frugal by...
Dinner in Vegas: Not My Everyday Dining Experience
While in Vegas recently Andrew and I had dinner with some friends. We decided to try one of the finest Greek restaurants in North America, Estiatorio Milos. Andrew and I love a good ribeye every now and then and after previewing the menu online prior to arriving had...
8 Foolproof Tips to Prevent Weight Gain While on Vacation
Weight gain while on vacation is almost as bad as a rainy vacation. Vacation eating habits can be detrimental to the healthy habits you've worked so diligently to create. I am frequently disappointed at the limited number of healthy items on menus when dining out....
May Staycation in Pictures
Our first break of the summer was a nice relaxing staycation. Madison came from NC to visit, kids were out of school and Andrew took a week off from work! Madison's birthday! She wanted to go to Anasazi's for her birthday dinner, where they bring...
My Personal Experience with Torn Bulging Discs
Bulging discs can be very common for women over 40, especially active women over 40. I have several friends who are suffering with L4-L5 and L5-S1 bulging discs or who know other people with this issue. The answer is not to live with the pain. I...
Friday Faves + Big Announcement
Happy, happy Friday Friends! Another weekend is coming our way in a few hours! An update on the forever ongoing back issue...I had my MRI on Tuesday, saw the doctor for the results on Wednesday. Not a great back, (thanks for the genes, Dad)...some arthritis and 2...
Friday Faves on Earth Day
Hello my friends! Aren't you so happy it's Friday?! The week has been a bit slow here...no riding...no workouts...on the other hand...I tried to get a few things done I otherwise have a hard time fitting into my day. Update on my back...can I tell you how grateful I...
Weekend Gardening + Why You Should Enjoy Your Workout Program
Happy Monday! I look forward to Mondays because it's another week of the awesome workout program I am doing right now. The workout program I am doing right now is so much fun I never dread doing it. It is perfect for me because, most of the workouts...
Best Kept Secret in Las Vegas + First Lululemon Experience
Andrew and I recently celebrated our anniversary by spending a few days in Las Vegas. I arrived a little earlier than Andrew since he was flying in from a business trip and took the opportunity to visit a Lululemon store to see firsthand what all...
The Pot of Gold at the End of 10,000 Steps for Women Over 40
Hello friends and Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend with great weather to get out and enjoy it with friends and/or family! We had a beautiful Saturday in St George this past weekend. We took care of our errands early so we could drag...