I firmly believe in the power of taking a holistic approach to living a happier life. I think if one area of your life is way out of balance, it inevitably impacts the other areas of your life in ways you wouldn’t even imagine. That said, your health is probably the area of your life that impacts everything else the most. From your ability to be successful in business, to … [Read more...]
Wedding Weight Gain? The Struggle is Real But Here’s a Straightforward Solution
Wedding season is just about over. Thousands of brides jumped the broom this past spring and summer and are presumably settling into the routine of life with their new hubbies. Well, that same thing happened to me three and half years ago. And my waistline has never recovered. I didn’t notice it until two of my co-workers asked me “So, Simone, are you still running?” I … [Read more...]
I Cannot Lose Weight For Him or Them – Followup
I Cannot Lose Weight for Weight for Him or Them - Followup When I wrote the first article on this subject a few months back the response was both overwhelming and encouraging. Losing weight challenges many, many women. It’s something some face every morning and every night. Or perhaps you act like the weight issue doesn’t exist – Been there, done that. If you are … [Read more...]
10 Ways You Can Help Your Spouse Lose Weight
If you have never struggled with your weight, I am here to tell you that it’s a blessing. Trying to lose weight is challenging. I know because I have lost 45 pounds before. I had to make several lifestyle changes, and I was determined to get in shape. I reached my goal and life was good. Now, 14 years, a husband, and two kids later, I can tell you that losing weight is … [Read more...]
Couple Works Together to Lose 500 Pounds
For Angela and Willie Gillis loving one another is the easy part. They’ve been doing it for years first as best friends and now as husband and wife. According to an article by CNN, “their individual strengths balance the other’s weakness.” They have what most couples strive to have in the sense that they balance each other. The balance that they share is something that hasn't … [Read more...]
50 Million Pound Challenge Week 6
We're back for our weekly update on the State Farm 50 Million Pound Challenge. It's not too late to join our team that we have going on their site. Here is an update on how we're doing so far: HER VIEW: Mother's Day was great! My husband pampered me from morning to night. He prepared all of my meals and took care of the girls. It was lovely to just sit on the couch and do … [Read more...]