Spinning, (group indoor cycling if you are unfamiliar with the term), is somewhat of a complex sport for a newbie. You have to get "set up" on your bike, learn the hand positions, and try to get a grasp on the other safety metrics and movements so that you can get the...
Christian Living
Four Things to Do When You Want to Quit
Today I decided to eat potato chips and chocolate chips (it's a great combination if you've never tried it) and sit in front of the television watching the Great British Baking Show on Netflix. Sounds productive, right? But, honestly, I feel like there's probably...
I’m Tired of Waiting: What to do while you are waiting on God!
I read her Facebook post and couldn't stop my lips from settling into a giant smile. It read: When will I look older? Ahhh . . . I remember feeling that way; visiting a college campus and hoping that people would think I looked eighteen instead of sixteen. Now that...
Best Songs to Beat Insecurity
Updated 8/19: Have you noticed a common theme in some of the most popular songs on Christian radio right now? I sure have. There seems to be a trend of songs to encourage women (and men) about their true value and worth! Here's my list of the best songs to beat...
Core Strength: The Gospel and Body Image
Have a c-section or back surgery and you'll find out-- really fast-- how important your abdominal muscles are. That's why you hear, over and over again in the fitness world, that you must strengthen your core. "You have to focus on strengthening those abs . . .your...
My Night With a Con Man
Part of me didn't really believe there were liars like him in this world. I'd seen them on TV and such, but the bad guy was so easy to spot in those stories. People who fell into the sticky web of news-making con-artists exuded obvious naivety. I'd never do that. I...
Is a Five Minute Workout Long Enough?
If I told you in just five minutes a day (that's right, five minutes) you could transform your body, would you believe me? Probably not. Right? Anyone who knows a little something about exercise knows that it takes more than 5 minutes to see real results. God reminded...
The Urge to Overexplain
I suffer from a chronic condition. A condition called "overexplaining." I didn't realize I experienced this type of disease until the birth of my third child. The child who didn't latch right for nursing, the child diagnosed with lip and tongue tie, the child who I...
Why I Don’t Own a Beautiful Mess Shirt
It's trendy to be messy. We lead the rebellion against perfection (at least with our words--how many shots did it take you to get that last selfie?). We embrace all that is flawed. Being a mess is cool. Put together is over rated. Posting images of our imperfections...
Dear Fear: We’re Done
Dear Fear, It's quite interesting that you rhyme with dear although you are definitely not something dear to me, or something I want near to me. I've written several letters to you; several letters to the names you have manifested yourself as: eating disorder,...