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I was recently asked by an outdoor fitness equipment company to document my personal fitness story. Well, as is often the case, “I got it from my mamma.” I’ve worn so many hats in fitness that I call myself the Blossom of the industry. It all started as an aerobics instructor in 1999. I went […]

The San Luis Resort and Spa is a 32-acre Landry’s, Inc. property perched high on a hill on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, TX. It is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award since 1999. Guests can expect lavish accommodations, breathtaking Gulf views, unmatched service and the finest award-winning dining. Read more of my San

It’s 2022. Mom doesn’t want you to take her to an understaffed restaurant with the kids. She also doesn’t want to feed all the mouths in the house and do the dishes. Follow these instructions to make her a delicious brunch at home. Step 1: While Mom waits for brunch, brew her a cup of

Prior to having children, I would take an annual girls’ trip. Now that most all of us have little ones, we seek out destinations with family-friendly activities. On the lower banks of the Colorado River, about an hour east of Austin, TX, is an upscale ranch-style resort that checks everything on the family fun list:

My husband and I got involved in rucking after reading “The Comfort Crisis” by Michael Easter. On April 9, 2022, we participated in a GORUCK Tough event in Austin, TX. We believed we were in for walking with a weighted backpack (20-pounds on me, 30-pounds on him), 7am-7pm. It ended up being 12-hours of walking

Highly sensitive people (,HSP) experience life with all five senses on overdrive. I have researched ,this over the past few years, and find it fascinating. Highly sensitive people wear their hearts on their sleeve Until I was in my late 30s, I knew something was different about me, but couldn’t really figure out what it

Happy Galentine’s Day. To every woman reading this, you are strong, smart, capable, resilient, and beautiful beyond the size of your britches. This one’s for the girls Happy Valentine’s, Galentine’s! Every Wednesday, we spotlight a woman doing amazing things in the world. Today, that woman is you. You have overcome every obstacle life has ever

Rachelle Jensen is an athlete in Austin, TX. Rachelle has a trophy-case full of accomplishments as a swimmer and triathlete- and at 63-years young, she’s not done yet. Jensen describes herself as “forever on the run,” because military relocation has plopped her every point on the map. I’d describe her as that for other reasons:

As a mother, I delight in my children. But being perpetually at their beckoned call is a lot for anyone. It’s not unreasonable to need some time off. As a fitness professional, I preach that you cannot live in fight-or-flight at all times; the sympathetic nervous system needs to turn off and the parasympathetic nervous

A mini band can pack a mighty punch to the booty. Enjoy this 6 move Mini Band circuit. Spend 0:40 on each exercise. One circuit through will get you through 4-minutes. Take a quick swig of water and repeat for a second set. You’ll benefit from the muscular and cardiovascular endurance in this brief workout.