Finally, I am coming to the conclusion that my highest ambition is to become who I already am" Thomas Merton

Ever hear a quote and have it hit you directly in the heart?

Vacations can wreak havoc on our health and Fitness goals.  We’re out of our routines, our days can be filled with situations (and food) out of our control and WHY is everything deep fried??

Last night I had the opportunity to interview Joel Freeman.  First - like WHAT?! How is this my life.  Second I thought - OMG I have to shower and put on makeup.

As I write this I am currently on a plane back to Boston and although I should be sleeping or maybe peeing alone one last time because in T-minus one hour I’ll be back in the happy chaos that is my life, BUT I simply can’t. 

If we’re being honest, up until this point I have ALWAYS been the person that tries to please everyone.  

“Being rich is having money; being wealthy is having time.” – Margaret Bonnano

And ya know what happens when the opportunity for both at the same time happens - a unicorn #sidehustle

You guys, we KNOW #MrParker slays in the kitchen, BUT I think this new meal plan has ignited his creative GENIUS (now too bad he doesn't read my blog to read this compliment! #truth)

Want to know what it is about this new meal plan that makes me SO excited…

It’s less structured in regards to eat this not that AND it addresses the elephant in the room - our relationship with food.  

Yesterday was my debut event and I SWEAR I am still riding the high…

Even a case of the stomach bug for Em and a few loads of laundry couldn’t bring me back to reality.  Or wait - could it?

I’m an emotional Eater that has tried EVERY diet in the world

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I thought “what a perfect time to write a follow up to my first post where I took my Anxiety public”

Today is my birthday - HELLOOOOOOOO 37!  This also means that it’s my Coach-aversary and it has me ALL sorts of emotional.

So as awesome as it would be if our kids could actually survive off cereal bars, frozen waffles and hot dogs  - that ain't happening SO we have found a few favorite meals and different ways to sneak in some healthy goods!

I was listening to my new favorite book - Girl Wash Your Face, on my way to pick Em up from school today and I swear I pulled over, grabbed my notebook and listened to Chapter 14 TWICE.

“Plenty of people will think you're crazy, no matter what you do. Don't let that stop you from finding the people who think you're incredible—the ones who need to hear your voice, because it reminds them of their own. Your tribe. They're out there. Don’t let your critics interfere with your search for them.” ― Vironika Tugaleva

"Set the expectation that you are a woman who makes time for her needs. No one else will do this for you." Melissa McCreery

So I got your attention with my hilariousness #ImMyOwnNumerOneFan BUT now that you’re here I want to share some info about my best friend; Shakeology.

"Me and my family, we don't do diets, and we like to eat real food."

I hear this legit - EVERY single day.  

Ok I’m going to say it.

I didn’t make any resolutions.

Want to know why…

because I’m not making 2018 the year of losing X amount of lbs, getting back in a size 2, or anything like that.  

When it comes down to it, and if you've been following me for any time at all you may have realized, I am FAR from perfect.  I do not count my macros, I do not have a 6 pack (#mommytummysunite) and I do not have the the traditional Fitness Expert look and that's A-OK with me because this is the zone I thrive in.  I call it FITISH... ya know - I LOVE FITNESS, EATING CLEAN and all that jazz but I ALSO love burritos and wine.  Again, FITISH.  Now THAT is perfect.