“A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting” – Terri Guillemets We’ve all been there- feeling exhausted and dragging because we couldn’t sleep well. Did you know, the...
It’s the weekend and I’m trying to step away from work on Saturdays and Sundays as much as I can, to recharge and relax. My husband has told me for years I need to practice a better work...
This write up by Paula Davis made me think about my own kids. They are teenagers now, but her story rings true for me in so many ways. If you’re a parent, see how it makes you reflect on your...
Who says women over 40 are old? Personally speaking, I feel younger, healthier, and more positive now more than ever. My days are spent bonding with family and friends, designing jewelry...
A “memory” status came up on my Facebook feed of my teen boys 5 years ago. Wow, did they look different! I tried to think back to the moment the picture was taken, to think back to even...
Many years ago for Christmas, my husband bought me white towels. I remember opening them and being speechless. Speechless because I couldn’t believe of all the things in the world, how he...
Best. Quote. Imagine the freedom if you lived by it?
It looks like masks will be part of our daily lives for a while. No matter how we feel about them, we need them if we want to go out in public. Masks protect us from spreading Covid. But, they have...
I am not closely monitoring my diet on My Fitness Pal like I used to as now I’m in the maintenance mode phase. I’ve gained back a lb or 2, but for the most part, I’ve been able to...
You’re hyper-alert about COVID, but how about your heart? Have you had a heart-health screening in the last few years, or ever? If not, it is time to make an appointment.
Hi guys! How are you holding up in this crazy world? I hope you’ve found your groove. Life must go on, even if the way we are living it looks different now. I’ve been focusing on health...
So, it seems this pandemic will be lasting longer than we thought.
Who needs a diet and lifestyle reset coming out of quarantine? And how’s life been going for you lately?
I’m not gonna lie. This week has been harder for me than previous quarantine weeks. I’ve been keeping myself on a schedule to keep things moving, but the last few days, I’m just...
Guys, I don’t talk about my husband much on my blog, but he’s a surgeon. A weight loss surgeon who has done over 3000 weight loss surgeries over his career so far and is top in his field...
By Andrea Krohn When Jen asked me to write a blog for her Ounce of Salt Website, I thought what? No, I can’t. I detest writing. I’m terrible at it.