Broccoli Cupcake

Welcome back! We’re all learning together so please ask a question, leave a comment or share a tip. You can also subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I recently received an email from Katie Kowalski, the local owner of KID-FIT Tennessee, introducing me to a new preschool program designed to enhance fitness skills and [...]

I have a five year old and a three year old so I can quote episodes of Phineas & Ferb, I know all the words to the theme song for Jake and the Neverland Pirates and I have  even found myself watching the Disney channel long after the kids have moved on to another activity.  So [...]

I’ve seen so many commercials for the the NFL Play 60 and First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaigns that it has me wondering, “how many minutes of active play do we get a day?”  The number of commercials I’ve seen for these campaigns may be an indication that it’s time to turn the tv [...]

Have you tried burst workouts?  Several of my friends are doing these right now and they seem like a great option for those of us who are short on time.  After researching the method, I’m encouraged by the fact that is based on years of actual research.  I’ve also heard several first-hand testimonials from people I trust, [...]

Being busy is one of the most popular excuses for making poor choices when it comes to diet and exercise. With two boys under 5, my job, blog and upcoming women’s wellness conference I understand how busy can get in the way. I’ve used it as an excuse on more than one occasion. But over [...]