Leading A Virtuous Life

This blog originally started so that I had a fun and simple way to share my life and my adventures with my family and friends…especially if they don’t have Facebook! But it has quickly grown to be a creative outlet for me since I really enjoy writing, as well as a way to reflect on and share various thoughts and topics without being too invasive. I’m sure there aren’t too many followers but simply being able to put my thoughts on paper, look back on how my life has evolved, and hoping maybe I touched a few lives in the process is good enough for me.

Lately I've found myself reflecting on what’s truly important in life and wondering how people define and find happiness in theirs. Maybe it’s because I’m feeling “deep” and “mooshy” today or maybe because I really want to know and to help myself and others achieve that healthy, happy, balanced lifestyle…but I'm excited to say that I've come up with something new to share with you all! A study of virtues!

My goal is to use my life and my surroundings to connect to and contemplate one virtue per week. It will be a challenge not only for me but a call to action for anyone else looking to embody goodness and happiness in their everyday life. Look out for more on Monday!

Do Like the Cavemen Did

Paleo has become a PASSION of mine! And I want to share it with YOU! Eating paleo made me a believer of the impact of food on your body. Never before had I truly understood and appreciated how GREAT you can look and feel if you fuel your body correctly. When I first started eating paleo, I lost 5 POUNDS IN 10 DAYS!! I wasn’t starving, in fact, I was completely satisfied! And I felt great about building a new and better nutrition habit.

After a two week European vacation, it’s been a bit difficult to get back on track. SO…I will be holding a FREE 7 Day Paleo Challenge to get myself back on track AND to bring you with me! For those of you who are curious about how you can benefit from eating Paleo, I urge you to give this a try. You WON’T be sorry!!!  Please comment below or message me directly if you want to join!! Grocery list and meal plan is provided so it’s super easy to follow!!

Want to Win a FREE 3-Day Refresh?!?

Want a chance to win a FREE 3-Day Refresh Kit (a $70 value!!)?!?? Comment below with "I wanna win!" and I'll send you the details!!

I just finished MY 3-Day Refresh yesterday and am THRILLED with the results!! I lost 3 pounds and 1.5 inches in JUST 3 DAYS!! What a great way to rid myself of those extra vacation pounds. ;)

This program is a great way to quickly detox and jump start your nutrition while helping you curb cravings, flatten your belly and feel lighter! You can do ANYTHING for 3 days, right?!

Time to Detox!!

After a two week vacation full of schnitzel, beer, pasta, wine and gelato, and a wedding-filled weekend, it is time for me to get back on track!! 

Looking forward to ridding my body of all these toxins and getting back to my beloved #paleo. 


#3dayrefresh #cleanitup

Vacation pics and videos coming soon!!!

I Want YOU!!!

Most of you may not know that I became a Beachbody coach last month. It has been amazing to learn about and practice good health and fitness, better myself and help others do the same. Not to mention, working with some awesome people and making money along the way!

I want everyone to know about the opportunity to embark on this life changing opportunity and am hoping to find some more people who might be interested in joining me! A fellow coach and teammate Kelly will be hosting a 3 day Coaching 101 group starting July 21st, where you can learn the details and get all of your questions answered. Please comment below or send me a personal message if you are interested!!

Join My FREE 7 Day Clean Eating Challenge

Are you looking for a way to kick-start a more healthy and active lifestyle?? If so, join me in a FREE 7-Day Clean Eating Challenge!!

This is similar to the challenge that opened my eyes to the physical and mental benefits of healthy living several months ago! I have made the decision to stay focused on my personal health, fitness and well-being and I love it! At the same time, I want to share everything that I'm learning on this journey with YOU.

In this Facebook group, you'll get a grocery shopping list, complete meal plan and lots of tips completely FREE! Oh and endless support and motivation from others like myself working to eat clean just like you! Challenge begins on June 23rd. Comment below or send me a private message if you want in!

Fruit & Veggie Friday - Kale!

Let's just call this #FruitandVeggieFriday. I've been trying to incorporate kale into my diet as much as possible but just a few months ago, I had no idea what it was! 

Kale has soooo many benefits and can be prepared in a ton of different ways. I put it in my NutriBullet for a green drink, bake it to make "chips", add it to my eggs, and add it to my salads. Any other suggestions on how to cook with kale??

A New Adventure

No posts in May?! Apparently I've been busy! So today I thought I'd fill you in on a recent development in my life and let you know how you can get involved in a super duper way!! 

Since my ankle surgery in September, I have gotten increasingly out of shape. And for someone who has been a competitive athlete her entire life, that has been a hard pill to swallow. I'm not as young as I used to be. My body works a bit differently (and more slowly) than it used to. I don't have mandatory practices and conditioning sessions to attend anymore. Accountability and motivation have been a challenge. Sound familiar to anyone?!?

Given that summer is right around the corner and we will be vacationing in Europe, I decided I needed a little jump-start into a new and improved version of myself. Over the last month I have lost 6 pounds with just a few simple diet and exercise tweaks and the help of a really great support and accountability system found through a network of other people like myself trying to get into shape! Because I've enjoyed my experience so much, I have decided to join as a health and fitness coach which essentially means I can bring others along on my health and wellness journey to help them accomplish their goals at the same time as I pursue mine. Sounds cool, right?! 

Now it’s time for me to take my workout routine the next level…I’ll be starting the INSANITY workout program this week!

Ok - here's where you come in. Positive support and accountability is so important to achieving any kind of goal...especially when it comes to fitness. I am looking for people who want to join me in this insane journey! I'm not gonna lie...the title Insanity is a little intimidating to me. BUT if I have others doing it with me, it can't be that bad, right?? What do you think?? Are you ready to take the challenge??

Now there are other ways you can get involved. If Insanity sounds like too much, there are TONS of workout programs out there. Literally something for everyone! And I am here to help YOU! If you like the idea of a home based workout program, there is a seriously ridiculous summer sale going on RIGHT NOW. 

I’m talking 30, 40, 50% off workout programs such as P90X, Insanity, Hip Hop Abs, Slim in Six… Summer is coming! Start getting ready now!! This sale is through Monday and only while supplies last. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about any of these workouts!!

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