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The Year of No Nonsense

Shonda Rimes (producer of shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal) has a great book called The Year of Yes,  where she, as a former ‘no to everything’ type gal started to say yes–to events, to invitations and more. She basically started showing up to her own life, and everything changed for her. I know that feeling. I took some big steps on December 12,

Mind Field with Michael Stevens

On Episode 51 of “The Same 24 Hours Podcast,” I interviewed Michael Stevens, the host of the YouTube Red series, Mind Field. Summary: Science is for EVERYONE. And it’s INCREDIBLE what the mind can do. Mind Field is a partial binge with four episodes available (starting 12/6), and then one will roll out every week after that for a total of

A Freaking Long December

Today’s email went out, and I figured I would share here on the blog too, because it received such a huge response in my inbox. By the way, if you’d like to receive the below type of email to your inbox from me from time to time, don’t forget to subscribe (form is at the bottom). And you can also

3 Ways to Let Go of the Number on the Scale

I posted this post on Instagram this morning, and it flooded me with emails and comments. Summary:  Today I tried on jeans from 2005.  In 2005, I was 17 pounds lighter than I am now.  These “magical skinny jeans”–come on, we all have a pair–well, they fit today because I am fitter, more muscular, healthier and not living an existence

Why MODERATION is a Lie

Last year, I listened Rich Roll’s episode with Andrew Taylor. This Andrew guy is interesting because he’s known as the “Potato Man.” Basically, Taylor was 300 pounds and decided that he’d had enough… So he committed to eating NOTHING BUT POTATOES for a year. “Okay, so that’s a little weird.” (Or is it revolutionary??) I listened with fascination to the podcast.

Optimal Thrive Nutrition: Open for Registration

As I round the corner to ONE YEAR of working with Dina Griffin on my nutrition, I am filled with a sense of immense gratitude. I am grateful that this way of nutrition has stuck, has unstuck me, has transformed my life, and my health. I have been in all equations with my health and nutrition—gains and losses, happy and

Why I Chose to Quit My Addiction During the Holidays

Almost two years ago, I quit drinking… for good. I know many in recovery take it “one day at a time,” and I do too.  But I don’t allow the possibility of ever drinking again enter my thoughts. So I always say, “I quit drinking. Forever.” Being sober is now foregone conclusion for me, like someone with a severe allergy

19+ Gifts for the Triathlete in Your Life (Both Naughty and Nice)

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When I Am Suffocating, I Do Two Things

Last night before the kids went to bed, the Expert made a bargain with our daughter–age almost-nine. She had a math assignment to complete–which by the way, she totally fibbed about completing–and he bargained that she could do it in the morning. As the Expert left the house this morning (after making lunches–I will give credit where credit is due),

Bling for the Better Cause: Race Medals

When you cross a finish line, most times these days a shiny medal is hung around your neck to recognize your achievement. Maybe you PR’d the distance. Maybe you were dead last. And maybe you got on the podium. There are a hundred scenarios for that race day was like, but oftentimes, we leave with a medal. But what do