When was the last time you responded to the question, “How are you” with something other than, “Busy”? Why is it that we’ve over-glamorized being busy, and is there anything we can do get out of this endless cycle? I believe there is, but just like every other part of your wellness journey it starts with small baby steps. Maybe only 15 minutes at first. But it’s possible.
Read MoreIt’s August. Seriously, though. How the heck is it August?
It’s over halfway through the year, and I’ll be honest, I have not done a great job of keeping track of my goals this year. Ugh!
Isn’t that how it works, though? The New Year arrives all shiny, and white (or bright, depending on what part of the world you’re in) and you have all these fabulous intentions. Then February arrives, and the snow has turned into gray mush, and along with it… several of our well-intentioned goals.
Okay, I may be being a bit overdramatic (Me? Never.), but you know the routine.
I’m generally pretty good with goals. I enjoy tracking them, and checking things off lists. This year, however, things got a bit out of hand. My April check-in went pretty well. I’d kept up with most of my Happiness Project, and I was making my way through my 19 for 2019 pretty steadily.
Then May happened. And all the changes that came along with May.
Read MoreSchool is starting. Where the heck did summer go?
How the heck is it already the middle of August? Seriously. There’s no way it’s later than the beginning of July at the latest. More like mid-June, right?
Where has this year gone?
What is it about being an adult that causes time to slip through our finger-tips? Maybe it’s because we’ve lived longer so our concept of time is different than it was when we were younger. Or maybe it’s because we’ve put “being busy” on a pedestal and we are living in a state of overwork, overwhelm, and over-busy.
Read MoreI’ve spent a lot of time on the road. Between family road trips and the several years I spent touring across the United States as an actor, I’ve definitely put in some miles. And if there’s one thing I know about hitting the open road, it’s that what you’ve got in your ears and have available to eat can totally make or break the long hauls.
I imagine it must have had something to do with not wanting to hear, “are we there yet” a zillion times, but the way I remember things, my parents always wanted to get where we were going as quickly as possible. What that meant to me as a kid was that we had short bathroom breaks, and ideally when we had to get gas. Because of this, snacks were essential.
Read MoreWhen I got my first smartphone I promised myself that I would not become anti-social or addicted.
I remember when BlackBerrys (CrackBerrys) first came out. I was not a fan. I didn’t love how everyone I knew that had one was always on their phone. The lack of interaction irritated me, and I was totally anti-smart phone.
I know, right?
Believe it or not, but my family literally got together one Christmas and bought me my first iPhone. They had all jumped on the bandwagon, and I was the only one left behind. Guys, this was Christmas 2012 and I got a 4s. It made sense because my family lived all over the world, lieterally (at the time the five of us were spread between US, Belgium, and Nicaragua) and with the iPhone we could easily message and FaceTime.
Read MoreI’m sickened. Seriously. I’m ill about this. It’s been on my mind constantly for the last two months, and now this?
First, while my 1-year wedding anniversary had me reflecting on all the great parts of the wedding and marriage planning process, I couldn’t help but remember how horrible my dress shopping experience was. So I posted about it. I wrote about how I wanted to reach back a year and a half ago and remind myself that you can’t see “health” with a look up and down. Health consists more than the number on the scale or the size of your pants.
Read MoreWhen I actually stop and think about it, I am beyond overwhelmed. My breath hitches, a lump forms in my throat, and my eyes start to do that watering thing (I’m not crying, you’re crying).
You. Are. Amazing.
Thank you. Thank you, thank you for being so amazing and patient as The FRICKin Good Life transitions, changes, and grows. It is always my goal to be as transparent and honest with you through the process, which is why I’ve shared my struggles as well as my excitement about all the changes that are taking place.
I am so glad that you have decided to come along on the journey. I’m humbled at the same time that you are willing to go through the rocky parts with me. Your support and encouragement has given me the reassurance that these changes are good and healthy and I’m reenergized and inspired all over again to continue the work I’ve been doing. I know that as we change our lives to become better, healthier, and happier, it can’t help but rub off on people we interact with.
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.