May 31, 2022 | Wellness
Blessings come in various forms, shapes, and sizes. This is a story of how a blessing named Chelsie affected my life and how I was able to return a blessing to her. When my daughter, Taylor, was in high school, her childhood best friend needed a place to ...
May 27, 2022 | Wellness
When it comes to skincare routines, many men are content with using a bar of soap. But why does the thought of washing one’s face with the same bar of soap used to scrub the body make skin experts cringe? Traditional soap is high in alkalinity, whic...
May 23, 2022 | Wellness
If you find your energy lagging during the day, or maybe you are just not bouncing back like you used to, try my three tips to help you recharge! Integrate these strategies into your routines by piggybacking them onto your already established habits. 1. Up your...
May 17, 2022 | Wellness
Leisure is defined as “use of free time for enjoyment.” Personally, I like to add to this definition that it is not for the purpose of being productive. Strictly enjoyment! This is a difficult concept for many hard-working individuals to grasp...
April 26, 2022 | Wellness
When we think about the word health, we generally think “absence of disease” versus health being a lifestyle where we are focused on nourishing our minds and fueling our bodies. The human body is so sophisticated that given the right environment, it...
March 17, 2022 | Wellness
When it comes to the big picture of a happy and healthy lifestyle, nature is always the backdrop. While the integration of plants and natural spaces into our lives is not a new concept, it is certainly one that merits revisiting. On average as Americans, ...
March 16, 2022 | Wellness
Is it realistic to forgive and forget? I don’t believe so. In fact, I don’t even think it’s healthy. I know that sounds harsh, but stay with me… As you read this, I want you to be mindful these concepts can apply to forgiving and forget...
March 2, 2022 | Wellness
Spring has sprung and that means a sense of renewal is in the air. It’s also about the time when those new goals and intentions we set back in January begin to subside or completely disappear — maybe because we are busy with spring break plans, kid&...
February 16, 2022 | Wellness
‘Tis the season for focusing on improving your energy, sleep, and nutrition. Below are five ways I empower Elevated Nutrition members to reset their health and get back on track. Eat simple Whole food-focused meals like smoothies, stir-fries, salads...
February 1, 2022 | Wellness
There are no certainties when it comes to life. We all face adverse events, illness, and disaster at some point. Even death. Oct. 6, 2021 was a normal day at the office, but I was especially excited about that afternoon because my son asked me to take my grandd...
January 21, 2022 | Wellness
Every January, my phone starts ringing with clients who want to eat healthier, lose weight, be consistent with their workouts and stop procrastinating. What often gets overlooked, though, is the mental health aspect of what’s truly holding them back from ...
January 17, 2022 | Wellness
Healthy competition is good. Why? You will push harder and go to great lengths in order to beat your rivals. My own mother, known as Mama Dee, is a perfect example. She takes great pride in kicking my butt each month in our Club Performax intra-club exercise ef...
