Fitbit Fanatic – Tracking (Almost) Everything!

One of the things that has helped me stay on track and stay focused to get in shape in a way that matches my lifestyle, work schedule, and kid schedule is to use a Fitbit. A fitbit is a little pedometer about the size of a pinkie finger. It tracks many things and keeps statistics…

Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting You?

I’ve worked really hard the last 10 months to lose 25 pounds. But more importantly, I’ve worked hard to do it in a sustainable way. I’ve lost the weight before – many times, and somehow it creeps back on and I find myself trying to figure out the next way to lose weight and keep…

My Love/Hate Relationship with Running

I hate running. I do it because it is a means to an end. I run because it is the quickest way to get in shape. I run because it is a way to get in a regular work out in the shortest amount of time. But I hate it. I hate the feeling of…

How Much Is Enough?

How much food do we really need to eat? How much food is enough? How much food is too much? I recently watched a video of what 2,000 calories looks like (mainly consisting of not so healthy foods like M&Ms and Big Macs, but there were a few healthy foods included like carrots and bananas…