I found this on Pinterest last night and I KNEW it was screaming at me. I have been slacking in my workouts. BIG TIME!  Just finding 5 minutes has been difficult. I saw this picture and I knew I could do this!   Its quick and simple and get the blood flowing. The thing I [...]

Today is National Healthy Weight Day. I have a fantastic guest post today from Alysa Bajenaru. Alysa is a Registered Dietitian and she blogs at Inspired RD.     Fast food. Hurry hurry hurry. Convenience. Processed. Dyed. Stripped. Sweetened. Instant. Diabetes. Obesity. Heart Disease. Stroke. Cancer. We were not made to eat this way. Here’s the thing. [...]

I ran across this fantastic picture on Pinterest the other day and was immediately drawn to it. We do not eat TERRIBLE but we do have the occasional junk.  This challenge to me is something that can really make a person push themselves to try and do something they have never done before and it is very [...]

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You guys have heard me talk about the Vi-Shake before. I want you guys to know though that I stand by the shakes so much that I have no become a distributor! That is right. You can now buy the shakes from me! Let me show you why there is really no comparison on why [...]

  It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. Due to circumstances beyond my control I will NOT be running the Rock and Roll Half Marathon in San Antonio November 13th. I do not wish to go into details on why I made this decision but do know it was a very [...]

  Every now and then we all get off track. We all lose our way. It doesn’t mean we are a quitter by any means. It just means we felt the need for a little detour along the way. I decided a couple weeks ago to go on a little detour. I literally took a [...]

** This is a Guest Post** Hi folks! I’m Cyn from over at the Daily Cynema and I’m here to share my experiences and insights about training for (and racing in) your first half marathon. To give you a bit of back story, my journey towards becoming a distance runner was kind of accidental.  It [...]

Well the first seven days of this challenge was “ok”. I could of done better at the beginning of the week that is for sure. I was very stressed and busy planning for my trip to San Diego that fitness was the last thing on my mind. I stuck with the challenge though and here [...]

  My friend Cyndy over at Daily Cynema started a 30 day challenge on her blog. Each month she will have a new challenge for us. This month is Fitness/Exercise. She is challenging us to get up and get active for the whole entire month of August! I love this idea and I am thrilled [...]

I have been talking about running my first half marathon this November for a couple months now. Well I finally bit the bullet. I registered! I am officially registered to run the San Antonio Rock n Roll Half Marathon on November 13th!  I also reserved our hotel room for the whole weekend. No turning back [...]

That is right people! I am running another virtual marathon! The last one I did, I did not do very well. I was sick a lot and to be honest very unmotivated! This time though I am ready to kick this virtual marathon in the teeth! This virtual marathon is actually just a virtual half [...]

Are you green? Do you Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle? We do a bit around here. I freecycle unwanted items instead of throwing them into the landfills. We use refillable water bottles. We recycle (paper mostly since our neighborhood does not have pick up service). You do not have to be a expert to help keep [...]

Did you know….nutrition experts recommend that the average American, including adolescents, consume 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber every day. Most of us only get half of that amount! It can be hard to fit in all the foods that are high in dietary fiber into our meals though. A few good food that [...]

Trying to eat healthy on the go can be challenging. All those giant fast food markets are out there, screaming at you and your children with their fried foods and toys with the purchase of a meal. It can even be overwhelming for a mom to try to avoid eating out completely just to make [...]

Does your family cook together? Families who cook together eat healthier. Does your family eat at the table together? Eating together at the table is very important. Not only will it strengthen your bond as a family, it is a great teaching moment for your children. This is the time you can sit and talk [...]

What is Fit-cation you say? Why it is Fitness and Vacation put together of course! Mamavation has planned a awesome combination of fitness and girly vacation time this weekend! We are decending down on Austin Texas this weekend and I could not be more excited! I have never been to Austin. Yes, sad….I know. We [...]

  Today is National Running Day! The first Wednesday in the month of June is always dubbed National Running Day! I have recently taken up running as a form of exercise. I am training for my first half marathon in November. Running has become something I really enjoy. I enjoy the peace I get being [...]

This was yummy!! The leftovers will be used on our salad for lunch today. I really enjoyed the flavors on this chicken. We cooked it on the George Foreman grill of course. It cooked in record time!   Grilled Honey-Soy Chicken ingredients 1/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 [...]