BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I was always a “big girl,” but I vividly remember the day I KNEW I had to make a change. It was the day of my college freshman formal, and my friend had a hard time zipping up the formal gown I had rented four months ago. Granted, this dress was the […]
By Jocelyn Gavin-Lane It’s a new year full of new goals, plans and affirmations. But how do you nail down and, most importantly, work your plan? There are several steps to creating an optimal vision for the new year. Vision boards are a wonderful tool, but do you actually know what they are? If you […]
By Denise Keyser Let’s face it; we live in a toxic environment. We breathe, eat, bathe and walk in various forms of toxins. A study by the Pesticide Action Network found that in 9,282 Americans, an average of 13 pesticides were present in each person. Toxins can be found in the brain and nervous system, […]
There are as many opinions about budgeting as there are about politics or religion. However, opinions are just that — opinions. Until you put your opinion to the test, you won’t know if it simply is a personal preference or something based on truth and facts. The same is true for a budget. Most adults […]
By Rebeca Gonzalez Barker With the new year comes a fresh opportunity to become the best you possible. You have to make it work for you — and here’s where to start: SETTING GOALS Start by choosing your “WHY.” Why do you want to lose weight, get fit or get healthy? Set realistic and attainable […]
By Shelia Rivers With the new year upon us, our attention often turns to making improvements in our lives. If you find your most significant relationships are fraught with dysfunction, miscommunication and turmoil, now is the time to act. To develop healthier relationships in 2019, keep the following in mind: DETERMINE WHAT YOU WANT IN […]
