
New Author Interview!
This interview actually took place back in December but due to various conflicts, I'm just now posting it. Special thanks to Kris Wampler...

Common Deficiencies in Children
I haven't done a whole lot of focus on children and the common health issues that they deal with, here in the United States. Because this...

Is Restricting Calories The Best Choice?
I'm bringing back an old post that I believe is perfect for what is going on in my life right now. I've been giving advice to various...

Building Immunity
You have all heard it from me before. I've posted quite a bit, mostly during the winter months when cold and flu season is running...

Monday Motivation – Great Stretches for Tight Hip Flexors
One of my fitness goals for 2020 is to increase my flexibility. I set this goal for myself last year but because I kept that goal pretty...

Protecting Your Dancing Feet
I haven't done a full-blown dance-related post in a very long time. Today, I feel that it's time for me to return to my roots and share a...

Upcoming Events & Book Signing
I wanted to take a quick break from my regular Monday posts to share with you some exciting news. My first novel, The First Gift of...

Monday Munchies – Foods That Promote Restful Sleep
As you already know, sleep is extremely important for overall health. It keeps stress levels down, unwanted weight off, and lowers risk...

Monday Motivation – Shopping Seasonally
Happy first day of Autumn! I honestly can't believe that Summer is over. Nonetheless, with a new season comes new tasty foods. Autumn...

Monday Motivation – Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eating healthy can be quite expensive. This is one of the main reasons why a lot of people forgo eating organically. Never fear! I'm here...

Worst Weight-Loss Programs (personal opinion) – Part 2
Okay guys, here is part two of my current weight-loss series. As a personal trainer, I have decided that I want to focus my efforts...

Worst Weight-Loss Programs (personal opinion)
If you've been following me for a long time, you have probably seen the many posts I've done about weight-loss. I have talked about the...

Monday Motivation - Common Misconceptions About Weight-Loss
I've done a lot of posts about weight-loss in the past, however, I feel that there are still some misconceptions out there about...

Increasing Your Cardiovascular Endurance – A Dancer’s Diary Sneak Peek
On Monday, we talked about running and how it doesn't have to be a grueling process. However, I wanted to talk a little bit more about...

Excellent Stretches for Tight Neck & Shoulders
I've been dealing with tight upper back and shoulders lately. Did you know that tight muscles can cause impinged nerves? When your...

Stress Fractures in Dancers
In dance, there are many common injuries that can put a dancer out of class for weeks, even months in order to recover. We discussed a...

Monday Motivation - Why is Sleep so Important?
Ah, sleep! I've been slightly lacking in sleep the past couple of days. Sleep is so extremely important for your overall health. Proper...

Best Exercises for Turnout
Going along with my pointe series, I wanted to talk a little bit about turnout. I have a student who struggles with hip mobility and...

Strengthening Toes and Ankles for Pointe
When preparing for pointe, dancers need to have strong ankles and toes. Without the required strength, the stress of being en pointe can...


























