I hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Christmas Gift Giveaway! Please express your appreciation to the gift-givers by visiting their websites and showing them some love. Day 1: Casey Sollock’s website Day 2: Kimberly Rae’s website … Continue reading
DAY 3 – The Gift “Tips for a Healthier Life” includes tips to improve your life in the areas of prayer, Bible study, exercise, and healthy eating. The Gift-Giver Steph Beth Nickel, author, freelance editor and writer, doula, and … Continue reading
Excuse Me While I Whine by Steph Beth Nickel Forgive the pun, but I have a killer immune system. So, when I do get sick, I have been known to be very miserable. I am thankful that as the years … Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of the Bathroom Scale by Stephanie Nickel Recently I stepped on the scales and found I was four to five pounds lighter than expected, a definite “pro.” However, the bathroom scales can be our friend or … Continue reading
12 Ways to Beat the February Blues by Stephanie Nickel February is upon us. For some, it is an especially long month – though, technically, it’s the shortest of the year. If there are several overcast days, some people suffer … Continue reading
Setting Yourself Up for Success by Stephanie Nickel Call them what you will – goals, plans, resolutions – it’s about this time every year we envision how things will be different in the fitness department during the coming twelve months. … Continue reading
Get to Know Your Exercise Persona Many of us have the same fitness goals – lose weight, eat better, drink more water, etc. – but we will likely take different paths to get there. Knowing yourself is a good … Continue reading
18 Little Victories Worth Celebrating by Stephanie Nickel It’s great to have long term fitness goals, but it’s important to celebrate the small victories as well. Here are some things worth celebrating . . . but not with a big … Continue reading
13 Reasons Not to Exercise by Stephanie Nickel Sadly, I have not gotten a lot of exercise lately. That got me thinking about the reasons you and I might not want to be too physically active. 1. We don’t enjoy … Continue reading
Thirty-Day Challenge Final Check-In by Stephanie Nickel The end is in sight . . . or is it the beginning? Truth be told . . . I walked more than usual over the past month – but not as … Continue reading