Author Archives: Stephanie O'Farrell

Eat. More. Often. This was the best take-away for me during the 24-day Advocare Challenge. I love working out but I also love food. I will never be interested in trying some fad diet of cabbage or liq...

Did last weekend’s gorgeous weather get you motivated to get outside and to inventory your summer gear like beach towels and shorts? Did that list include things like sunscreen, sun hats and swi...

The other night as my husband and I were tucking our 4-year old son into bed (or what seemed to be hour two of the bedtime marathon routine), my husband asked, “what do you think mommy should ge...

I wanted to make a change. I wanted to increase my endurance, my strength and my confidence. I wanted to stop making excuses. Do you ever struggle with these thoughts but don’t know ...

Drop off kids, Work all day, Pick up kids, Feed kids, Drive kids around/Play, Put kids to bed Repeat. Ever feel like this cycle leaves zero “you” time? That’s b...

Before last week, the highest incline I ever walked or ran on a treadmill at was a 5. Typically, I left it at a zero. Something came over me and I decided to push myself and see how high of an incline...

My husband and I went to Chelan last September for a week with our one and four year old kids. I was excited about the trip months in advance. I recall in June thinking how confident I was going to fe...

My daughter is nearing two and seems to become pickier each day when it comes to eating healthy food. “Cracker, cracker?” she will often shout at me as I try to serve her a colorful variet...

We all love Easter fun. Here are a few things I've learned that might save you a lot of stress. Give them a try. 1) Avoid Easter Egg Fights (or my 4 yr old trampling my 1 yr old) �...

Kale is full of nutrients but some are turned off because they say it’s too bitter or rough. Massage the dressing into the kale leaves and you are likely to become a fan of kale, I promise! You ...