This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Health Warrior campaign. The opinions expressed here, as always, are my own. Dare I say it? I think the weather is finally, FINALLY, turning around and warming up. School is winding down and the prospect of having an entire summer season ahead makes me [Read More]
Health Update: Are You Even Methylating?
I was back in for my follow-up appointment with the endocrinologist last week. After completing another round of blood and urine tests, here’s what he had to say. 1. My thyroid levels are right where we want them. Booya! The thyroid med I’ve been on is helping my body convert T4 to T3 and everybody’s [Read More]
5 Ways to Change Up Your Routine for Spring + Giveaway
Oh spring, I love you. Except you’re not really here, even though technically it’s been spring for almost a month already. One day it’s wintery the next day it’s summer. It’s confusing to say the least. Even though it may not feel spring-like, there are certain things in our daily routine that can be changed [Read More]
How to Get Your Health Goals Back on Track
The first quarter of the year is rapidly slipping away. Do you remember what your New Year’s resolutions and goals were? Are you making progress toward them? Are they long forgotten? If you need some help getting the motivation train back rolling on the tracks, I’ve got some tips for you. Basic changes you can [Read More]
Cracking the Code on the A’Hole Thyroid
It was a pretty good week. Thing 2 had a 3-day school week, parent-teacher conferences are done for the year (whaaat?), I survived and enjoyed a fancy schmancy party related to the Caveman’s work, and most importantly, I finally got in to see the super special endocrinology wizard. If you’re just joining us, I’ve been [Read More]
Kick Middle Age in the Behind with these Health & Lifestyle Hacks
Sooo here we are 6 or so weeks into the new year, it’s time for a little progress report on those New Year goals. Did you set some? Was losing weight one of them? It was for me. I have to admit, weightloss is a different animal as I age. Not too long ago, I [Read More]
5 Ways to Give Your Body Some Love
Valentine’s Day may be all about hearts and flowers but it’s not easy to give love and kindness to others if you’re coming up short in that department yourself. Your body may be telling you it wants a bottomless box of chocolates (mine is) but how about some healthier ways to show yourself some love? [Read More]
Noom Review: What Can a Health Coach Do For You?
With the year just about over, many of us are thinking about 2017, setting goals and mapping out plans to achieve them. I’m speaking for myself here, but at the top of my list are health goals. I’m working toward being the best version of me in mind, body and spirit. I suspect I’m not [Read More]
Shed Light on Health with EverlyWell
This post is sponsored by EverlyWell in partnership with Fit Approach. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own. As a health-conscious individual I’m good (mostly) about eating well, getting plenty of exercise and making it in to see my doctor for regular wellness checkups. I expressed my frustrations here before about the long [Read More]
5 Reasons to Love Sparkling Mineral Water
With that 4-letter “F” word (fall) just around the corner, now’s a great time to be more mindful about how you care for your body. With marathon training rapidly reaching its peak, I want to do everything I can to keep mine healthy, well fueled and energized. That’s why I’m taking part in the Gerolsteiner [Read More]
