A Healthy You is a Happy You!

Welcome to the first posting of our new weekly topic dedicated to health and fitness for the mind, body and soul.....A Healthy You is a Happy You!

Sooooo .... have you ever heard of FitClick? If you haven't, you should definitely check it out today! I HIGHLY recommend it for those of you who desire a healthy lifestyle. This fantastic, free online service offers tons of great options and guides to help you with your goals...no matter what stage you're in with your diet and exercise. It really is a great source for free weight loss programs, diet plans, workout routines, recipes and more.

One of my favorite features is the calorie counter and food journal, where you can track everything you eat and it will add up your calories automatically without you having to do the math yourself.

Customize your profile and set your goals, so FitClick can calculate your targets and progress. They even have a feature where you can track your exercise and see how many calories you are burning.

The possibilities are endless on this site and you are sure to find something that will help you reach your weight loss goals. So what are you waiting for? Check it out now and get on the path to the new healthy and happy you!

Welcome to Animal Nation!

Lions and tigers and bears ... oh my! Pets and the wild and their rights ... oh my! We will now be writing a weekly posting dedicated to all things animals, called Animal Nation!

I would like to start this off on a cute and funny note about my dog Hannah (a.k.a. Hannah Banana .... also, the love of my life). There's no doubt that pets have a way of brightening your day. Nothing compares to that unconditional, never ending love they give .... and of course, who can forget all those entertaining and hilarious moments.

Hannah has acquired this quirky new habit lately of sleeping with her tongue sticking out of her mouth. The first time I noticed it, I laughed so hard and grabbed my camera right away to make sure I could document this kodak moment. So, here is my Hannah Banana caught with her tongue out ... hehehe!

ENJOY!


On this day, the tongue was slowly making it's way out ... lol

Revitalize Your Soul - Honesty Series 5

“Freedom is for honest people. No person who is not honest with themselves and with others can truly be free ... instead they become their own trap.”

Have you been building your own traps? Break the cycle, break the chains .... speak the truth, be the truth, live honestly with yourself and others .... and finally be FREE!

Revitalize Your Soul - Honesty Series 4

“To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; to be credible we must be truthful.”
~Edward R. Murrow

Honesty is a part of who you are and affects many areas of your life....it is the core of your character....it is the foundation that builds bonds and true friendships with others. Do the people in your life believe you, do they trust you?

Revitalize Your Soul - Honesty Series 3

“The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. That is when we live in denial of what we do, even what we think, because we are too afraid to face the truth.” ~Unknown

Are you being honest with yourself or are you living a life of denial? Free yourself ....

“The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” ~Socrates

Revitalize Your Soul - Honesty Series 2

“If it is not right don't do it; if it is not true don't say it.” ~Marcus Aurelius

Enough said ....

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms of this world! Hope you all enjoyed every moment of your special day and wishing you many blessings, laughter and love to warm your hearts always! BIG hugs!!!

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” ~Washington Irving

“A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” ~Tenneva Jordan

“My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.” ~Graycie Harmon

“Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” ~Author Unknown

“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” ~Marion C.

“I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” ~Abraham Lincoln

Revitalize Your Soul - Honesty Series 1

Someone inspired me today to begin this Honesty series. I've unfortunately experienced a lot of dishonestly from people very close to me lately and it breaks my heart. So I found this very appropriate to remind myself, and hopefully others, the importance, meaning and impact that honesty has on ourselves, the ones we love and the rest of the world.

So here the first one. Someone special to me posted this on their facebook yesterday:

"No one can lie, no one can hide anything, when he looks directly into someone's eyes"
~Paulo Coelho

Revitalize Your Soul - Gratitude Series (repost)

Happy Mother's Day mom!!!

Today, I am thankful for my wonderful mother. She is an absolutely amazing woman, beautiful inside and out. An incredible mom, full of unconditional love, never ending support, the warmest heart, sweet compassion, full of wisdom and healing hands...she means everything to me, she is my best friend, my rock, my “go to” person. She has taught me so much in my life, molded me into a caring, loving and nurturing person. She will baby me when I need it and will give me tough love when it’s necessary. She knows my strengths and my weaknesses...without judgment, without disappointment, she listens to me no matter what state of mind I am in. I am so thankful for the unbreakable bond we share that continues to grow each day. I love you and adore you ma! I am sooo lucky to have you!

What are you thankful for today?

Me and my mommy! :)