I have enjoyed many protein shakes over the years, green, yellow, blue and white. Added fun protein powders, fruits, veggies and lots of milks and juices. I recently tried a protein shake while walking State Street in Santa Barbara and fell in love with a peanut butter version. That day they asked if I wanted to add chocolate, but that …
Got Hip Pain?
What do you do if you have hip pain and you want to enjoy an active lifestyle? There are a few hip bands on the market that just velcro together. When I have anything that sits on my hips or cuts into my hips it hurts and then my hips hurt worse. I have tried wearing compression leggings and shorts …
I love Blue Zones
Have you read this book? I am so thankful for this book and it’s message. I whole heartedly believe in this lifestyle. I took the true vitality test. My results were good and I feel happy! I could live to a 100 with a little more red wine intake (I don’t drink much), get a little more social and eat …
Motivation to move in 2020
Let’s move in 2020! Movement can help us reduce stress and anxiety plus maintain health while quieting your mind. Exercise of any kind makes us happy and will keep your body in shape. Movement creates strong bones and muscles and boosts heart health. Why not start a healthy habit by moving daily in 2020. I personally find it my hips …
Easy Tips to stay healthy during the Holidays
Every Holiday I have a little eating anxiety. Meaning my body HATES anything that isn’t super clean and healthy for you. It’s a blessing most days but during the Holidays it can be a pain…. I have a few favorite holiday treats I love to enjoy See’s Candy. Its a holiday favorite at our house. Along with baked goods and …
Pinterest is my happy place
Many of my healthy happy recipes come from Pinterest. Lots of inspiration from so many wonderful foodies. I love to get an idea for a meal and then search for ideas on Pinterest. Then I tweak or add ingredients from multiple pins that I collect to create my own fun recipes. It can suck lots of my time if I …
Hip Health
I take hip health super seriously! In 2009 I was diagnosed with a torn labrum in both hips (its the coating around your hip bone that keeps them stable). I have to work hard to create a stable core all day long. Ive been to the hip doctor a few times over the years to make sure my hips do …
My favorite weekend waffle
I am gluten, dairy and egg free. It’s super hard to create a fun waffle that actually has great texture and has healthy ingredients. Plus doesn’t take too much time preparing! One of my favorite allergy friendly brands is Enjoy Life. They do one heck of a great job in creating fun foods for me and others with so many …
Be active with your grandkids
We have been grandparents for 9 years! It’s joyful, exhausting and rewarding! Each grandchild has their own fun unique personality and its just so much fun to enjoy them and then give them back to their parents. We are very active grandparents just like my grandparents were. I had great role models while growing up and enjoyed my grandparents for …
Dance class at 56
I will be turning 56 soon, and what better way to spend my 56th year but by dancing! I love to challenge myself each year with something outside my comfort zone. Last year it was learning how to sew! Our daughter is teaching again at the local dance studio where she spent so many years dancing. She is back after …