“Pig Pen” Energy

Think about what you are attracting into your life these days. Do you feel like you have a black cloud hanging over your head? Or, do you not know where all of these good things that are happening to you are coming from? I know where they are coming from–YOU. Remember Pig Pen from the Peanuts Gang? He was always walking around with a sphere of dirt kicking up all around him. He carried on oblivious… Read More



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My New Club

Last Friday I truly realized that I was in a new club–the official “It-Hurts-More-Because-You’re-a-Mom” club. I was at work waiting for a personal training client who was running late. She had been sitting in her car listening to the early reports of what happened in Newtown, Connecticut, she, too, a mother. She came in upset explaining what happened. My initial feeling was sadness for the people involved and for the lives lost “up there.” And,… Read More

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What Would Your Life Be Like Without Facebook?

I have only tried not being on Facebook for a few days. Debbie LaChusa, however, is taking it further! Read her blogpost and then ask yourself, could I do this?   Read More

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The Weight Loss is Yours to Own

And, when the weight comes off you have EVERY right to own your new figure, the confidence it brings, and all of the opportunities and people you attract! I felt compelled to put this little video together. I invite you to share your comments below.     Read More

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If You Are Going to Do Something, Make It Matter!

I’m not in the market for a computer but the other day I was watching television and an hp computers commercial grabbed my attention. The last line of the commercial stated: If you are going to do something, make it matter. I thought to myself, now that’s a powerful tagline! How refreshing to have a company that sells machines tell us that people, not just technology, should do things that matter. I’m not used to hearing… Read More

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Forget the Outcome

The other day I was talking to a friend who was feeling overwhelmed with several things happening in her life. One of them was about work. She had some big decisions to make that would greatly affect her company and their employees who are like family.  She had been planning all of the consequences of her actions and she was very much “in her head” playing out all of the possible scenarios. Feeling overwhelmed, she… Read More

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6 Tips to Lose Weight Before Your Wedding (or Any Other Event!)

Your wedding day should be one of the best days of your life, right? After all, you have chosen the perfect partner and now it’s time to express that to the world with one big party! So much goes into planning this affair but let’s be real for a moment. This day is about YOU! And fitting into your wedding dress beautifully is a priority. You don’t just want to look good. You want to… Read More

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“Life Around Home” Premiere

For Philly area fans, LAH will premiere on Comcast 248 and Verizon FIOS 640 at 430 pm this Thursday, 4/19. For my long distance friends you can get the ENTIRE episode on the Life Around Home YouTube channel as well. We are a huge Facebook community and I would love your questions and comments on fitness, well-being, motivation, and mindset. I am here to ignite YOUR power! Read More

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Don’t Go to Yoga…

That’s right. You heard me. Don’t go to yoga. Instead, bring yoga to you! What am I talking about? Last week I put myself through a tough workout at the gym. When it was over I felt amazing! However, since my little 8-month-old rugrat has approached 20 lbs., my back has been constantly nagging at me. If you’re a mom you know what I’m talking about. I am a first-time mother so I’m just learning… Read More

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