Paula is deflecting and doesn’t want to truly admit that this fat-filled cooking and eating, being overweight, inactive and over 50 has contributed to her diagnosis. She’s not taking responsibility.

The gym it can be extremely intimidating and for some folks a deterrent to actually working out. Have no fear (no, really, get rid of that ‘F’ word), I’m here to help guide you to making the gym your friend.

Powerful things happen when you make up your mind to do something. And once you’ve decided to finally scratch “run a marathon” off your bucket list, here’s what you need to do.

I was invited down to the University of Illinois in Champaign (I’m an alumni!)for a wonderful natural hair conference called “SuperNatural Tender, Love and Hair” to present a workshop about health and wellness.

People’s intentions for working out are usually good, but their methods can be tweaked a bit. So… how can you step up your workout and make it more effective?

Never, ever hire a trainer because you heard your cousin/friend/sister/brother in-law did and they said it worked. Narrow down your fitness and health goals specifically, and then consider if a trainer can help you reach those goals.

I’m a sugar junkie. I admit it. And I’m not just your regular “I have a sweet tooth” kind of girl. If I could eat candy or cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner, I probably would.

One of the things I love about Chicago is that there’s always something fun, exciting, and most times free to do in the city. Especially in the summer. This summer is no different… Beginning  June 4th Millennium Park will be bringing back it’s FREE Saturday morning workouts, complete with yoga, pilates and ZUMBA! The free workout series runs every Saturday [...]

I’ve been scared my whole life. Most of us can relate to missing opportunities, not going to events, not making that phone call, not speaking those words, not taking care of our feelings, or not even feeling at all because we’re held by fear. I don’t know how many times I’ve looked back on things are cringed because I let this horrible handicap of fear take me away from who I am.

One of the most important things to do to build endurance is to go faster, harder or longer each time you exercise.