One of the biggest hurdles I hear from moms trying to better their health is the struggle with time. "I just don't have time." You know what? You're probably right! Between house, kids, laundry, jobs, laundry, school or church responsibilities, laundry, and husbands, we don't have time. But I've come to the conclusion that we … Continue reading 5 Effective Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes
People often think that to eat healthier, you have to spend more money. And while certain foods, like grass-fed beef, can jack up your grocery bill, some of the most nutritious foods happen to be some of the cheapest. I've talked about eating healthy on a budget, but if you are really strapped for cash, … Continue reading 10 Most “Bang for Your Buck” Foods
I was tired. Physically tired. The first reaction of course is, "Well, you have a newborn, Cate, of course you're tired." But the baby was sleeping incredibly well - eight or so hours a night - so I was getting sleep. I couldn't figure out why simple task like walking or holding the baby seemed … Continue reading How to Heal from Postnatal Depletion
I've mentioned these in the past and have now gotten around to typing up the recipe. These bad boys are packed with nutrition and are perfect for pregnant moms, postpartum moms, and female runners of all stages of life. Runners often have low iron, and most female runners are depleted in iron due to a … Continue reading Monster Meatballs
The past couple of days, my middle child and I have been battling a pretty nasty cold: coughing, congestion, headaches, ear aches, and just overall feeling like garbage. Colds are never fun, but they become especially problematic when you're pregnant and can't really take much for it. (Plus, sleep is already difficult and adding a … Continue reading Why You Need to Make Bone Broth
I'm the woman at the grocery store who is intently staring at the screen as the cashier scans my food items, watching the total and silently doing math in my head. Will the total I came up with match what the screen says? Did I do my math correctly? With a growing family of soon-to-be … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Did you miss me? Maybe don't answer that. Chances are you didn't even register that I've been silent for several months. That's ok. You're a busy person; I get it. I've been absent for a while because, basically, life happened. It does that, doesn't it? Life interrupts the best laid plans of us all, and … Continue reading It’s Been a While
Ah, summer. The wonderful time of trips and vacations and fun. It's the time when people leave their normal life behind and go someplace exotic for a break from their regular lives. But if you're anything like me, you may worry about the break from your regular workout/training routine but don't want to be bound … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Active on Vacation
The other day I sat in the doctor's office, listening to his advice and guidance. It had been about a week since I last ran. I've been struggling with a heel injury for the past couple of weeks and I finally went to the doctor. He strongly encouraged me to start adding cross-training to my … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Start Cross-training
The other day, I was having a standoff with my oldest child. He was supposed to eat one blueberry and one raspberry before he could get up from the table. Two berries total. He sat there for an hour and a half before he finally did. No amount of cajoling or encouraging was working. It … Continue reading 10 Ways to Raise Healthy Eaters
