One of my favorite days of the month is the bonus point day where participants share their personal goals. It is inspiring to hear all of the incredible things our group is working on all over the country, and even all over the world. As I was looking at changes that needed to be made…
Daily Affirmations
In our quest to live a happier and healthier life, I think we often start in the wrong place. As much as we want it to, signing up at a new gym, buying healthier food, or even joining a Feel Great in 8 Challenge won’t lead to lasting change. Longterm change really needs to start…
Winners Spotlight {Nadia}
I am so excited to share a new series of posts with you that will spotlight Feel Great in 8 Winners! I hope they will be inspiring and motivating for you and I know they’ll have great advice to share.The very first post in the series spotlights the gorgeous Nadia. Congrats again on your success Nadia! 🙂…
The Best Sources of Protein
Protein is an awesome part of a healthy diet because high-protein foods take more work to digest, metabolize, and use, which means you burn more calories processing them. They also take longer to leave your stomach, so you feel full sooner and for a longer amount of time. Here are some examples of high-protein foods….
Anatomy of a Perfect Score
Photo Credit: keepyourprince.com I’ve mentioned here before, specifically in my post on {integrity}, that I am a worrier. I worry about each one of you. I worry about the Feel Great in 8 Challenge being overwhelming and about you feeling like you have to be perfect. I worry about those of you that are working…
Healthy Holidays
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and, for many of us who are tying to eat healthy any holiday can be pretty scary. Chocolates on Valentine’s, 4th of July BBQs, Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts, & Christmas cookies. When you add Birthdays, Anniversaries, family vacations, etc…your healthy diet goals are challenged at least once a…
8 Simple Healthy Changes to Make Today!
Because sometimes you just need an easy place to start… 1. Natural Peanut Butter – Peanut butter is a great source of protein and it is just as delicious without all that added sugar. 2. Real Butter instead of Margarine – It may have a few more calories, but it well worth it to avoid…
Show Your Body Love
Did you guys see the awesome Studio 5 segment the other day where Brooke Walker talked about the new Body Love movement? If not, go check it out really quick right {here}. I LOVE this idea! I know we are all working on a healthier lifestyle and a healthier body, and I think that is…
Tropical Spinach Smoothie
This is an old recipe that I am reposting with a new semi-decent photo. Plus, it really is that good and is still a staple at our house 4 years later! 🙂 If you haven’t tried this one yet, you must! I know…sounds disgusting…but it really is surprisingly good! Even my picky husband and kids…
Wild Rice & Chicken Salad
This awesome recipe is one I got from my friend Cara, who got it from her friend, who got it from her friend, possibly someone named Sherry? Anyway, my point is that I can’t really give credit for the original creator of this one. She/he deserves credit too, cause it is delicious. Better than even…