Disclaimer: I want to preface this post with I am LDS. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and this is my personal interpretation of the Word of Wisdom. As a practicing 50 year old Mormon, I grew up learning about the commandments in the Word of Wisdom. Originally given …
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Saying Goodbye to Super Healthy Kids
After 11 years, I’m saying goodbye to Super Healthy Kids, and the amazing team that helped grow it to where it is today. I started blogging at Super Healthy Kids when my kids were young and I was excited to connect and share the journey with other parents who wanted to raise healthy kids. I love …
Appetite and The Temptations of Christ While Fasting
We can follow the example of Jesus Christ to overcome the temptation to eat food we shouldn’t and control our appetite. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash While Jesus was fasting 40 days in Matthew 4: 1-11, he was tempted by Satan in three ways. A temptation of appetite A temptation of pride or vanity. A temptation for …
The Haunted Half in Provo Utah
I have just run the St. George Marathon, and I’m signed up for the Thankful 13 in just one month. So, I was not planning to run any races between the two. However, the day before this run in Provo, Utah (Utah county), friend who I worked with many years ago started texting me to …
St. George Marathon Recap 2018
My best marathon ever!! The last time I ran St. George was 2001. My time was about 4:51. 10 years later, I ran a marathon in South Jordan (SoJo). It felt like the worst day of my life. I think my time was around 5:20, but worse than that, I didn’t enjoy it at all. …
Race recaps 2018
RECAP OF SUMMER RACING AF CANYON HALF MARATHON UTAH SUPER SPARTAN BRECKENRIDGE SPARTAN BEAST BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON HALF MARATHON
Cairns Australia Vacation Part 2
(Read Part 1 Australia here) Unfortunately, after all the diving, I got a full blown sinus infection. I thought it was an ear infection as my ears felt completely clogged. We happened to be staying right across the street from an instant care so I went the morning after we got back on land and …
Cairns, Australia Family Vacation Part 1
We decided to use our flight miles to take our kids to Cairns, Australia for a family vacation! (Minus our oldest, Nate, who is still on his mission!). Of course, getting the flight for free, didn’t mean it wasn’t expensive, but it was totally worth it! It started the first Monday of Spring break. We …
Spartan Sprint Las Vegas 2018
My husband Wade, and 15 year old TJ ran a Spartan sprint race last weekend. They have plans to run three races this year so they can earn the Trifecta award. The Spartan Sprint consisted of covering 4 miles and 20-23 obstacles. For each obstacle you do not complete, you are required to perform 30 …
Snacking and Mindful Eating Can’t Co-exist
For me at least, snacking is the same as mindless eating! I love to walk around with a snack, drive with a snack. Take something on the way out the door. Socialize with friends while my hand goes in and out of the trail mix bowl. Eating popcorn while playing card games. When there are …