Friends are Healthy for the Soul

Friends are Healthy for the Soul

Yesterday I threw a shower for my best friend Benita.We have been basically inseparable for the past 10 years. My family considers her a part of the Smith clan. We know each other inside and out. She is one of the best people I know, 

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot

Recipes that come together in minutes are the best kinds of recipes. Recipes that come together in minutes, AND have the ability to move mountains because they are so magically delicious are even better. This is one of THOSE recipes. Fun fact. It won first 

There is a HEALTHY app for that

There is a HEALTHY app for that

So, I have expressed my love for my Christmas present a few times…I know.  I’ve become even more obsessed with it because of temple run all of the helpful apps. I think that technology can be a MAJOR time waster, but I also think it 

The W.I.R. and Consistency

The W.I.R. and Consistency

My friend and I used to sit in church every Sunday and come up with a W.I.R. which is short for our “Week in review.” It was a collaboration of all of our favorite funny moments of the week that always made us laugh. Because 

Can Fat Be Fit?

Can Fat Be Fit?

Today when I was getting my oil changed I picked up a Health Magazine to thumb through. As I was reading I came across this article. The title was, “The burning question. Can you be fat and fit?” My interest was immediately peaked because this 

Get it out and get it in

Get it out and get it in

I was talking with my sister Nichole yesterday on the phone about our goals for the new year and the places we want to make progress. We started talking about food, sugar intake, snacking, and making positive food choices in general. She and I both 

It’s 5:00 in the Morning…

It’s 5:00 in the Morning…

Last night having this as the last thing I saw before I went to bed wasn’t exactly my favorite. It happened today. Real life. I knew it was coming, but i secretly hoped it wouldn’t. My alarm is the Wiz Khalifa/Lily Allen song that starts 

12 Days of Healthy Holiday Tips – Day 11

12 Days of Healthy Holiday Tips – Day 11

I have heard so many people talking about the great things they are doing to help serve others this holiday season, and I love it. It makes me so happy. There are so many people who are struggling, and taking the time out of our 

12 Days of Holiday Health Tips – Day 9

12 Days of Holiday Health Tips – Day 9

Food. Food. Food. I know I’ve already brought up the fact that food seems to be within six inches of your reach at all moments during the month of December. I’m sure you can relate to the feeling of ending your evening feeling like a 

12 Days of Holiday Health Tips – Day 5

12 Days of Holiday Health Tips – Day 5

I have learned over the years that I have so much more fun working out when I have a workout partner. I loved being at home these past couple weeks in Arizona where I was able to go running with Nichole and work out with