OMGeeze! There are so many good podcast shows and episodes out there. It’s hard to just pick a few. But it’s that time to share again, so I tried to go through my list and pull out a collection of different topics to challenge and inspire you. Some of these are older episodes, but still worth the listen. Enjoy!
Read MoreDo less.
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear those words?
I purchased this book with the grand intention of reading it, sharing my thoughts, and doing less. But instead, I put it on my bookshelf, and didn’t open it for, several months. And then, only after I had made myself the sickest I’ve been for a very long time by trying to do too much… all while five months pregnant.
I finally read the book. And I’m sharing my thoughts so you can decide if it’s worth the read for you!
Read MoreThere are podcasts that entertain and there are podcasts that teach.
These three do both, and at the same time they will inspire you to get off the couch and do something. Whether it's big or small, these episodes show you can impact the world at the same time as you impact your own health.
Read MoreGirl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing have both been New York Times Bestsellers. But should you read them?
Check out my assessment as a fitness professional and health coach's assessment before you pick up these books to help you make up your mind if they’re worth the read!
Read MoreI have a confession to read. There’s a tiny hoarder in me… that hoards books.
Maybe you’re like me and have stacks of books in your house yet to read. Or maybe you haven’t read anything since the last time you were assigned a book in class.
Either way, these are some of recent health, wellness, and lifestyle books that I’ve picked up… and have yet to read.
Read MoreAre you looking for a new podcast? Or perhaps you’re looking to learn something on your commute, or while washing dishes, or while doing the laundry. If you’re into health, fitness, or wellness in general (you know, living The FRICKin Good Life), I’ve got 5 more episodes that you’re going to love. And bonus recommendations for my favorite health, life, and business related shows.
Read Moref there is one thing that I truly believe, it’s that we are all works in progress. Every day we have the opportunity to get better. Since the moment I committed to Rob in front of our friends and family our marriage has been something I continuously want to make better.
Which leads me to this book.
I borrowed it on audio from Hoopla (but I have a physical copy in my library!) and we listened to it together on our mini-road trip. To be fair, I borrowed a couple books so I could let him choose which one we would “read,” but he let me choose, and I went with this one since I knew we could complete it during our trip.
Read MoreExperienced traveler. Your GO-TO place for motivation, accountability, balanced life tips, and, well... the FRICKin Good Life with Erin Frick: Fit Life Coach; recovering perfectionist, people pleaser and clearance rack shopper.
Last month, I made a life changing decision.
I bought a second laundry basket.
“Really Erin? Life changing?”
Yes.
“Tell me more…”
Does the idea of “starting over” make you want to quit before you even begin? I get it. I’ve been there. I am there.
I’ve definitely had my shares of physical (and fitness) ups and downs. In fact, for the first almost 30 years of my life I was on a health roller-coaster. I would make progress over and over again only to backslide every time, often to a worse situation than I was in before I “started” (again).
My Mom is obsessed with ALDI.
My sister’s finance is obsessed with ALDI.
I have clients that are obsessed with ALDI.
In fact… a LOT of people are obsessed with ALDI. I find that the middle ground is murky when it comes to ALDI. People either love it, or they (think) think they hate it.
So what do I buy at ALDI? Let’s get into it…
Hangry toddlers are the worst.
Okay, so are hangry husbands… and sisters, and… well, I’m sure teens and tweens aren’t much better. But as of this point in my life, most of my day to day experience is dealing with the toddler and husband situation.
Which is why it’s not just nice but critical to have quick, easy, healthy, filling, and satisfying meals and snacks on hand. And these banana almond butter muffins deliver in all of those areas.
Halloween candy. Ugh.
Truth is, I don’t even like it. Maybe it’s because I have re-trained my taste buds to enjoy better quality food or maybe it’s because I know what’s in the candy and how it impacts my body (headaches & breakouts anyone?).
But there it sat, staring at me.
I knew it wasn't worth it. Sure, I love peanut butter and chocolate together. So Reese’s are a temptation. But truth is, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Trader Joe’s and Justin‘s peanut butter cups are better than Reese’s.
I said what I said.