This time of year, New Year’s resolutions are on our minds. I like to think of them as goals or intentions I’d like to set for the coming year. In the past, I’ve made the mistake of setting one too…
Benefits of Waking Up Earlier
I am always envious of people who begin their day between 5:00am and 6:00am. The times that I have done so are peaceful especially because most of the world is asleep. There have been numerous studies that illustrate the benefits…
Confessions of a Sugarholic
Guys, the struggle is real. I have tried so many times to eliminate sugar from my diet and man, it is so hard for me to completely abstain (see posts here, here and here). My name is Fortune Dushey and…
Jump For Joy
Not sure when or how I caught the jump roping bug but I am obsessed with this form of exercise and feel pretty good about my current skills – the perfect motivator. Jumping rope brings back memories of childhood, is…
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Break ups are never easy, especially after a long term relationship. I recently decided to take some time away from my Soehnle bathroom scale. Me and my scale have been together since my late teens. While we’ve definitely had our…
Warm Weather Workouts
Come summer and I move my workout outdoors. I love the fresh air, the cool morning breeze and being surrounded by greenery. About 3 years ago, I was introduced to my trainer, Carolyn Kaschak who I absolutely adore. I strength…
Treats with Benefits
As I write this post, I think about Yom Kippur where one is required to atone for their sins because, ladies and gents…I have sinned. It didn’t start out this way. I had this grand plan of staying off sugar…
Motivational May
I kid you not when I tell you that over Passover break which we spent in Cabo, Mexico, I ate food from the garbage. How does a grown mature woman with the means to buy herself a meal dig deep…
