To the girls called fat, Hello Beautiful. Yes, you. The one they called fat in grade school. And the one they call fat now. And the one who calls herself fat though most people around her would beg to differ. YOU are whom I am talking to today. You, the beautiful one. Did you know […]
One Shocking Letter that Explains What Depression Feels Like
Have you thought about what depression feels like when you see it in others? Have you ever tried to express your own depression to other people? Both things are so hard! Depression is a condition millions of Americans suffer through each day. You probably don’t know who they are. They don’t always stick out. They […]
Is a Detox Diet for you? Avoid these 3 mistakes and find out
With the holiday season upon us, you may be asking if a detox diet is for you. I participated in a detox program recently sponsored by my friends at Life Time Fitness. It was an experience and I definitely lost weight. When you do it right, an occasional detox clears your body of toxins and it […]
You Are Loved.
You are loved. Yes, you. All of you. Of us. I read those words today in a children’s book and they stopped me in my tracks. I needed to hear them at that moment. I didn’t know it until then but I needed to be reminded of the love that surrounds me. In case you […]
Get Your Kids Ready for Summer with Babiators + Giveaway
Are your kids ready for summer? I’m sure you have the sun screen and the bug spray and the SPF+, reflective, nonflammable clothing and all that, but have you thought out how to protect their eyes? Did you know children receive 3 times more sun exposure each year than adults, but their eyes are actually more […]
The Life Time Fitness Review Moms Will Want to Read
I was recently treated to a complimentary ‘Moms Day Away’ at Life Time Fitness in Alpharetta, Georgia. It. Was. Heaven. I now want to tell all my mom friends about this fitness center chain! For those looking for a high-end place to work out where families and mom-earned bodies are welcome, this is the place to go! […]
This Heart Screening May Have Saved My Life
Remember at the beginning of the month, when I told you about the heart screening at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta? I wanted to give all my ATL readers information on the well-woman screening during Heart Health Month (February). It only cost $100 and since 90% of women are at risk for heart disease I thought […]
Don’t Let Heart Disease in Women Win #PiedmontGoesRed #GoRedForWomen
Heart disease in women is an epidemic. One in three women are killed each year because of heart disease and stroke. That’s one woman…one girlfriend…one sister…one daughter…one mother…every 80 seconds. But with education and preventative care we can change that! About 80% of cardiac and stroke events can be prevented! Will you prevent yours? On […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Families of Small Children
Holiday safety tips are not something parents with small children may want to think about. They are not fun or sexy, but they are essential to keep your family safe. There will be time for decorating, entertaining, and food (lots and lots of food), but don’t get too caught up in the frenzy of the season to engage […]
What is Restylane and do you need it? #whatshersecret #ad
I recently attended an event sponsored by Gladerma to help educate those of us gathered on the uses of Restylane® Silk and Restylane® Lyft. Don’t know what those things are? I didn’t either! To help give you some more information about this process and what it can do for you, check out my […]