In a world that praises success and achievement, it can feel counter-intuitive to engage in an activity purely for the joy of it. But having a hobby that brings you joy and enriches your life is the ultimate sanity-saver! After the year that was 2020, I think we can all see the benefit of pursing
Remember last year’s Peloton Ad where the husband gifted his wife a new bike? The backlash that followed after that 30 second commercial was released to the public- well, it may have you rethinking the idea of gifting fitness gear to the people in your life… EVER again! But rest assured because home exercise equipment
In my previous gift guide, I touched on gifts that help transform your home into a cozy space that you actually enjoy spending time in. For some of us though, we’re using this extra time spent at home during quarantine to further our career ambitions. That’s why I think it’s especially fitting this year to
Exactly one year ago I moved into a new place. Despite the fact that I was moving into a bigger house, I didn’t want it to feel cluttered… So I made it my mission to donate & get rid of as much junk as I could before the big moving day. What amazes me most
After a slow start to this year, it seems unreal that the holidays are ALMOST here! With Christmas just a short month away, now seems as good as time as any to get started with my gift shopping list. I’ve always been a last minute shopper, but with so much uncertainty around shipping times, I’m
I’ll be the first to admit that with most things, I’m a bit of a skeptic… Which is why I’m usually the last person to try out a new trend. So when air fryers started becoming a thing, my first instinct wasn’t to immediately go out and buy one. I truly expected that air fryers
It’s Week 7 of quarantine here in Michigan and while I am eagerly awaiting the day when this “Stay At Home” order is lifted, I can’t help but feel grateful for this slower-paced season that has been forced upon us. With all of the schools currently shut-down due to the pandemic, we’ve had more help
Do you want to know the REAL reason why you’re not sticking to your commitment of living a healthy lifestyle? Or the reason why you give up on your health and fitness goals BEFORE you actually see results? It comes down to one thing: Convenience! Here’s the thing: we all know that when it comes
There’s this common misconception (especially among women) that you can’t have a busy schedule and still live a healthy lifestyle. Somewhere along the line, we’ve gotten it stuck in our heads that we have to choose one or the other. But here’s what I’ve realized after years of living a fast-paced life: >>> Sacrificing your
Earlier this week, I shared a very personal post about how my experience as a farmer is helping me deal with the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic that is happening right now. It’s the first time in a LONG TIME that I have posted something to the ‘farm’ section of this blog. And
Up until now, it’s been business as usual on the msfitfarmer blog. I’ve hesitated to write about the COVID-19 pandemic that is crippling our world, because, in truth, I’ve wanted this blog to remain a bright spot in my reader’s day rather than serve as yet another reminder of the hardship that we are all
Ask any personal trainer “what’s the secret to achieving success with your fitness journey?”… And the likely response is something like this: Set a goal. Break it down into manageable steps. And then consistently take action until you get where you want to go. It sounds simple enough. BUT there’s one big problem with this
6 Reasons Why You’re NOT Losing Weight!
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