Below, in no particular order, are some exercises you can perform at home to get that summer exercise plan going. Along with exercise descriptions and information are some great videos (just try to ignore the lame shirtless guys and focus on the movements themselves). The best part is that all of these are compound exercises, meaning that they work multiple muscle groups at once. So, not only will you be … [Read more...] about The Summer Exercise Plan That You’ll Actually Stick To
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11 Reasons Why Moving West Changes You For the Better
There is something about the Western part of the U.S. that is magical and very different from other parts of the country. I've been lucky enough to live in the West for the past five years. I lived in Colorado for just over four years and then moved to California earlier this year. Below are the top reasons why moving west changed my life for the better. 1. The hiking and skiing out west is better than … [Read more...] about 11 Reasons Why Moving West Changes You For the Better
Utah National Parks Road Trip (with a dog)!
Moving out west has rekindled my relationship with the outdoors. I had forgotten how good it feels to hike through a forest or to take in your surroundings atop a mountain. Social activities in my early twenties seemed to revolve around eating and drinking and then making plans for the next time I would eat or drink. It has made me so much healthier and happier to live these last few years in a place that promotes … [Read more...] about Utah National Parks Road Trip (with a dog)!
5 Steps To Improving My Life This Year
I've had two weeks to put pen to paper on my annual goals and I've finally finished. I'm now ready and more determined than ever to achieve these goals!! This year is going to be a big year! Do you read about things but never actually do them? I find myself spending hours reading about the things I want to do but then at the end of the day, I DON'T DO THEM! For example, I've been reading the blog … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Improving My Life This Year
Working Out to Relieve Stress From Work
In the past few years, I've quadrupled my income, been promoted multiple times, and now have leadership responsibility at my job. That all hasn't come without stress. Unfortunately, the more successful I've been at work, the less successful I've been at my taking care of myself. In my first job out of college, I made time to work out everyday. I had very little responsibility, a non-existent commute, and … [Read more...] about Working Out to Relieve Stress From Work