It’s taken me the better part of the school year, but I have finally started making a habit of going to the gym right after I drop off my kids for school in the morning. Apart from the health benefits one gets from working out each day, which are well documented elsewhere, I have discovered […]
Fitness
What Moms Do While the Kids Are In School
I used to be the mom who enviously asked other moms what they did while their kids were at school all day. As a homeschooling mom, the idea of that kind of freedom to pursue dreams, accomplish goals, think uninterrupted thoughts, and keep a clean house for seven straight hours sounded like heaven! This year, […]
Resolving to Rest in the New Year
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 After the hustle and bustle of December, we are expected to charge into January, guns blazing, our lists of resolutions tucked firmly under our arms. We make grand plans for personal growth and wellness: exercise more, eat […]
10 lbs Won’t Keep Me from Enjoying Summer
Summer weather has finally graced the northern tundra! A couple of weeks ago, I eagerly pulled out my small bin of summer clothes, ready to pull on a pair of shorts for the first time this season. I have a relatively limited wardrobe, so I was thankful to have inherited a few, timeless golf skorts […]
McMuffin or StudMuffin: The Choice is Yours
Today, McDonald’s unfolds a new initiative: the All Day Breakfast Menu. Now, by popular demand, their 27 million daily U.S. customers can enjoy many of their trans fat laden, high sodium and syrup infused breakfast delights any time of the day. I will not be one of them. THE LINE Each morning when I leave […]
Workouts and Worship- A Winning Pair
Yesterday, I began a series entitled Life’s Essential Ingredients, where I listed ten things I’d like to accomplish each day. Today, we will look at working out and worship. I have found a way to link my gym and devotional time that may open up some options for you, as well. Working Out: Get to […]