Lately it seems like everyone I talk to is feeling like they are losing the battle when it comes to health and fitness. Let’s face it, the cards are stacked against us this time of year: the days are darker, the weather is inviting us to stay inside, comfort foods abound and there is no better excuse for get togethers with family and friends than the holidays. There is no denying it, sometimes laying down on the couch to catch a breather seems a lot more enticing than a sweaty workout. I get it! They key to making it through the most tempting time of year is all about mastering your mindset, staying accountable and keeping yourself in check. How do you do that? Here are 5 tips: Buddy Up. Pic
Between wrapping, decorating, gift-making and holiday shopping, it’s starting to feel a lot like Santa’s Workshop in my basement. For the last month I have been buying things and throwing them in their hiding place under my basement stairs (shhhh…). Inevitably, despite my attempts at being on my game each Christmas, I pull it all out as the clock runs out and find I have a few holes to fill. I then frantically run around and spend more than I should on stuff that is 1. probably not needed and 2. not much thought was put into. Some of my most favorite holiday gifts over the years have been things that people took time to make for me. I still have a pair of mittens my mother made for me back i
