Keep plugging along!

How are those resolutions going thus far? Are you sticking with your goals for this year? Let me know via 'comments' or email what successes you are having! It is always inspiring to hear from those who are plugging right along! Take some time to brag a little bit... what have you learned about yourself, what steps have you taken towards a healthier life? We don't give ourselves enough credit for the daily choices we make, so take some time to share what you've learned! We all need an 'atta girl!'

Beating the winter blues

Days like today (those with an average of 15 degrees) make us yearn for sunshine and warm weather. Although summer days are still months away, here are a few suggestions to bring a little sunshine and warmth indoors!

1. Make a summer dinner complete with turkey burgers, low-fat coleslaw, fresh fruit salad, and corn on the cob. Top it off with a cold juice spritzer (mix 1/4 cup juice and zero calorie flavored water) and Jell-o jigglers (a true sign of summer!).

2. Browse through your summer clothes you stashed away months ago and try a few on! Dream about how great it will feel to wear shorts and sandals and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin.

3. Clean out a drawer or closet... it's amazing what a little 'spring' cleaning will do for the soul!

4. Check out a few of the sunless tanners at your local store to bring a little sunshine to your skin.

5. Spread out a blanket on the floor for you and your loved ones then grab a few crossword puzzles, a few magazines, a bottle of water, and some favorite tunes. Relax and enjoy!

Happy dreaming about sunshine and warmth...

We're home!

Our vacation was just wonderful and we are thankful to be back into our routine again. Although it is MUCH colder then we had hoped it would be!! :)

It was wonderful to 're-charge' and get geared up for a new year, one full of adventures and surprises I am sure! It always energizes me to think of what new things lie ahead. Life brings challenges (some welcomed and some not so welcomed) which help reveal our inner character. It is our decision how we respond and act. So I encourage today to check your reactions to challenges and adversity to see what it reveals about you. Step up to the plate, embrace the change and discover your inner strength.

Florida pictures!

(First picture:) Geoff and I in front of the huge Christmas tree in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort (you can't see the tree but it's there!)
(Second picture:) Grady's first meeting of Mickey and Minnie... he was a BIG fan!

More pictures to come from our cruise (we leave in a few hours!!). Check back in a few days!

Happy New Year!

I hope 2009 has brought you good fortune thus far! Do you set New Year's resolutions? Do you have any goals for the new year? Especially in January, I find myself inundated with emails that promise to give me the "body I want!", but they leave me asking... will they give me the LIFE I want?

Our society focuses on the outward appearance... the size of your jeans, the flatness of your stomach, the tone of your arms, but we seldom talk about really living a full life. A life filled with self-appreciation and service to others. Although I consider health and wellness paramount in living a full life, it's not the only component. It's only one piece to the 3-part puzzle. So as you reflect on 2008 and dream for 2009, let me encourage to set one goal for your body, one for your mind, and one for your soul. The three pieces together make up the whole picture of a full life.