Finding ways to fit it all in each day . . .being fit, being healthy, enjoying BEING each day !
I used to pooh pooh the whole concept of self-care and "taking time for myself". If you are in a really busy stage of your life, perhaps with young children running around, a demanding job, or find yourself in the sandwich portion of your life where you are still acting as a parent to your own … Read more about Do Something for You This Weekend
I have shared in this space before that I have Meniere's Disease. This is an autoimmune disease that affects the ear and can cause ringing or tinitus in the ear or ears, vertigo, and hearing loss. You can read more of my experience with these things here, here and here. About a year ago I … Read more about Make Yourself a Job . . . an audio update
Week 4 - the FINAL week of the Beat Busyness Challenge is here. I'm wondering if you did any editing over the past week, or thought about editing. Remember, this wasn't a one week shot. I hope you'll think of this weekly and continue to strike off a couple of things from your list … Read more about BEAT BUSYNESS CHALLENGE – WEEK 4
Nourishment is a great word isn't it? Sometimes I get stuck on words and they just float around in my head and this is one of those words. It just sounds like comfort, and well-being and like someone has wrapped you in a warm blanket and fed you a wonderful meal. I know this sounds … Read more about Nourishing Your Body without Food
Week 3 here on the Beat Busyness Challenge. I hope it is going well for you and you are getting some inspiration from doing the activities and thinking about your time. I am posting this week's challenge a day early and as you read you will see why. As I said last … Read more about Beat Busyness Challenge – Week 3
WELCOME to the 4 Week Beat Busyness Challenge! I am so happy you are here. If you are here is must mean you want something different. You want off the hamster wheel you may have found yourself on. I am looking forward to seeing how far we can go in the next four weeks to recapture our time, our … Read more about LEAVE THE DUSTBUNNIES . . . GATHER CONNECTIONS THIS WEEK
I have a wonderful salad for you today - perfect for the Spring days. If only those Spring days would get here . . . right? I know that kale isn't quite as "trendy" as it has been but it's still a great green for all it's health benefits and for a different taste and texture in a salad. I love … Read more about Kale & Brussel Sprouts Salad with Tahini Dressing
I have a few confessions to make and have decided to just put them out there starting today. I've talked about getting out of my comfort zone - well, here it is. You probably guess it from the title: I am an emotional eater. Food is one of the largest components of our health journey. … Read more about Confession #1: I am an Emotional Eater
Two of my three sons are or have been highschool wrestlers. Having three sons who were and are all into all sports I have been exposed to it all. They have played and competed in football, baseball, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, golf and, of course, wrestling. I have been the cook and nutrition … Read more about Take the Stairs
When I sat down to write I was initially going to write about getting over a plateau in your fitness and health journey. That typically happens about this time in February. However, I had read an article that set me to thinking. (yeah, that can be a dangerous thing my family says) So, the whole … Read more about At Least I’m Not Throwing Up
I've talked about the Diet Dilemma recently. Today I'm sharing about something that seems to be on the minds of most folks that are at least my age, nearing my age or past my age. I'm not sure why this topic has been swirling in my head lately. Perhaps it is because it is a birthday month and … Read more about The Age Dilemma
It's here! I have been thinking of a renovation for MarlaDeenFit for quite some time. I am SO SO excited to finally be able to say it is now LIVE! You are here! I said I feel like Chip and Joanna Gaines sliding back the enormous photo of the old home to reveal a new and updated site! I already … Read more about WELCOME TO MY NEW HOME!