Above: a video I posted on Instagram. Please connect with me there at @MRhealthyliving. Soooo....I’m doing a thing. A hair thing! I have dyed my hair dark for decades, most of the time it was darker than my natural color ever was. And because my hair grows really fast I’ve had to color my roots every two weeks! Still, I wasn’t about to go gray so I kept doing it. But then I started thinking Continue Reading
What to do when you feel like you’re FAILING at exercise and healthier choices
It’s not easy to get in shape, eat differently or lose weight when you’ve fought that battle most of your life. It doesn’t help matters either when we’re constantly bombarded with ads, magazine covers and social media influencers promising quick and easy results. So we try the latest diet or exercise craze — and then feel defeated when we can’t stick with it. If that resonates with you, take Continue Reading
[Free printable] 30 days of positive affirmations for self-love and care
Most of us are aware of the importance of regular exercise and good nutrition on our health. But there's another aspect of wellness that we don't always give the same time, attention and priority to: How we feel and think about ourselves. I've battled low self-esteem and negative self-talk my whole life. No doubt, this was tied into my struggles with emotional eating, weight and exercise all Continue Reading
What I wish I’d known starting out on my fitness journey
On October 26, I celebrate my 12th “Fitiversary.” It’s what I call the anniversary of starting to exercise and what led to a transformation to a healthier me, physically and emotionally. That day I first stepped on the treadmill for 15 minutes, I had no idea it was a monumental moment. I had no expectations. After all, I had a long history of starting and stopping exercise and of yo-yo Continue Reading
She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself
Losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! It’s incredibly inspirational to meet someone who also struggled with that but then succeeded. What finally worked for them? In my “How they did it” series, I interview people who overcame challenges and found a healthy lifestyle, especially those who did it later in life. It’s never too late to become your Continue Reading
Working with ABC11 to spread a positive message of health and fitness
I'm honored to be collaborating with ABC11 as the health and fitness contributor to abc11.com, as part of their new community influencers initiative called ABC11 Together. I'll be contributing articles and video content to their site. Here are my first two: 5 keys to help you keep your New Year's Resolutions How to stay fit and healthy on your holiday trip Last week, I did a Continue Reading