Fitness and Nutrition Accountability

goal setting

I think that sometimes people are night owls, and they think they should work out before work. If […]

How to Become a Morning Exerciser

So happy to let you all know that we are getting ready for summer a healthy way. Get tank top arm ready in just 6 weeks. — In just 9 short weeks, summer will officially be here! I, for one, love summer. The long, sunny […]

New 6 Week Challenge

If you sit around waiting for motivation to hit you, you will wait forever. You need to make the choices and take the steps as if you are already there, then you will get there. — I have been doing some unofficial research, looking for the motivation question answer. We are not all wired […]

Where is your motivation?

More than a Math Game Becka's Boot Camp Are you working on becoming your best? It isn't easy. It is a lifestyle, a marathon, a change in mindset. You will find a new outlook on life, a new joy for living, and a zest for fun. Sounds great, doesn't it? So why doesn't everyone want to live healthy? It calls for planning, prepping, and maybe missing out on things you used to think were required for fun. Friends and friendships change. — You need to eat less, move more. Sound familiar? Unfortunately that would only be true if we lived […]

More than a Math Game

Healthy Weight Loss and Maintenance Each individuals journey is personal and specific to them. What worked for me, or is working for me, may not suit your needs. I can only offer my take on what has worked. You can try it or tweak it and see if you are as successful. Know thyself, if you want to improve oneself! — If you have ever lost a significant amount of weight, commonly, you will be asked, “How did you […]

Healthy Weight Loss and Maintenance

Keeping busy keeps me on track. I am a self motivator, so all I need to do is find the right activity that keeps my interest. This spring my activities will be a dance show, the Avon breast cancer walk, and the Ragnar Relay from Madison to Chicago. I had my first injury set back in January. And had my first motivation set back once I healed. I am hoping for an uneventful rest of my training, but only time will tell. — I had auditions last month, for Fear No Art 2016, and I was placed in 2 pieces. I […]

Back in the Swing of Training

You don't begin living healthy when you reach a certain size or weight. You begin living healthy when you make healthy choices. — As you know, I have a million reasons why you should work out. Weight loss isn’t a main […]

Healthy Living

It seems to be a fad these days, people going gluten free. Expecting miracle cures. When you live with chronic pain, or you have member in your family with too much energy, severe social problems, or can't settle the thoughts in their head, you would love a cure. While gluten free won't be that cure, it can drastically improve the situations, and I am more than willing to roll the dice and see if we can get lucky. — Our family has decided to go gluten free. It is scary and exciting, and eating outside of the […]

Gluten Free Family

Forget balance, Seeking Harmony Becka's Boot Camp Some people struggle with finding the balance within their day to day life. I believe the problem is in their search for balance. I think harmony will yield better results. Why does each child need the same number of presents worth the same exact amount of money? Why should we find ourselves feeling guilty that we are spending too much time focused on one area of our life. Or worried when we are engaged with family we should be doing something else completely?Stop seeking the impossible and realize just how great your life already is! — So often people talk about how hard balance can be. Balancing work and family, a clean house and […]

Forget Balance, Seeking Harmony