Most of us are good starters when it comes to fitness goals. We are lousy finishers. It feels great to get started. It's exciting! We are movitated. Continue Reading
Three Girls and a Dog
by Christine Drews I recently ran a 3K. A 3K is only 1.86 miles, and I didn’t really run. I slogged. Slogging is something between running and Continue Reading
Four Steps to Tell Your Support Peeps What You Need
"Does this dress make me look fat?" All of us have navigated tricky emotional waters when it comes to conversations with support people in our lives Continue Reading
My Family Hates Exercise
There. I said it. My family hates exercise. It's embarrassing and politically incorrect to type that sentence, especially for me as someone who Continue Reading
How my Son’s Life-Threatening Condition Gave Me Freedom
Five years ago, I thought I was an expert about diets. A life-long calorie counter, Weight Watchers attendee, and portion controller, I figured I knew Continue Reading
Why Am I So Critical of My Husband and Children?
Good Morning Intentions I start the day with good intentions. The alarm goes off. I resist the urge to hit the snooze, roll out of bed and brush my Continue Reading
100 lb Weight Loss: Defining Moments and Identity Change
Losing weight is about so much more than physical change. It requires and demands a complete change in identity. If you aren't prepared, you might Continue Reading
A Conversation About Forgiveness
The conversation came up at 7:30am over bowls of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. (I know, it's expensive junk food. Judge me if you will.) My Continue Reading
How to Teach Our Boys About Romance
Sweet lessons from my sons about how to teach our boys about romance. As You Wish My teen daughters and I have taken on the challenge of teaching Continue Reading
Why Middle-Hard Days are the Toughest
The Types of Days Life has Good days and Great days. There are soft pudgy baby feet to love on and cookies fresh from the oven with chocolate melting Continue Reading
Answers: Should Kids Walk Home from School Alone?
Should kids in American today be allowed to walk home from school alone, or be allowed to play outside alone? If so, at what age is it considered Continue Reading
A Quick Fun Way to Show Some Love
Give Someone You Love a Heart Attack Today! A Quick, Fun Way to Show Some Love. The DIY HEART ATTACK is a GREAT way to show your husband or kids Continue Reading
