I made the commitment to workout, mainly run, at least 3 times a week this year. I haven't been perfect these first couple of weeks but I have made it happen at least twice each week. That's a huge improvement from last year. Granted, we are only a few weeks into the year but I am determined this time. I have made it a part of my self-care routine and I know that it helps me ... Read More
Making Self-Care A Priority
Self-care is a necessity for anyone but when you have anxiety or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) it takes on greater importance. While it's extremely important for me to make self-care a priority, I struggle to do just that. I struggle to find the time to take care of myself because I am a military wife and mom to two daughters 5 years old and younger. For the past two ... Read More
Running For A Cause – Overcoming Anorexia and Moving Forward
I am not one of those people who enjoys working out. I don't look forward to getting that run in or torturing my body with that high intensity workout. Seriously, I wake up and dread each and every workout. Even when I was in the Army I would drag myself to physical training like it was going to kill me. It just was not my thing. All of those feelings about running or working ... Read More
Fit In Mind, Body & Soul
I’ve been a little absent lately. I’m sorry for that but it came down to taking care of myself and my family first. I was having really hard days filled with anxiety and a touch of depression. I even discussed medication with my therapist because I was feeling so down. It was something that I never wanted to get to but I felt like I was getting there. Instead of writing the ... Read More