Mother + Personal Trainer + Environmentalist
So you’ve walked before on the beautiful paved trail through the Japanese garden, but have you ever hiked the secret trail? At the back of the park behind a pavilion, you will find a dirt path into the trees and it’s definitely worth the adventure! Trail Conditions Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020, Time: 3:00pm, Weather:… Continue reading Red Wing Park Family Hike
We headed to Portsmouth for today’s family adventure and it was well worth it! Trail Conditions Location: 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 Time: Noon Weather: 75° and Partly Sunny The trail was very well groomed and mostly dirt. Even though it had rained, it wasn’t muddy at all.… Continue reading Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Family Hike
Happy Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than getting outside?? Here is our review of our most recent family hike at Pleasure House Point Natural Area. If you're in Virginia Beach and enjoy the water views, this is your hike! Trail Conditions Location: We entered the trail at 3957 Marlin Bay Drive. Parking was… Continue reading Pleasure House Point Natural Area Family Hike
The coolest, closest, local hike. I had no idea this hidden gem was right down the road from us! Trail Conditions Location: 2249 N. Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Beware...Apple maps took us to the wrong location. The trail entrance is close to the intersection of Princess Anne Road at N. Landing Road right… Continue reading West Neck Creek Natural Area Family Hike
Quarantine will make me go crazy if I can't get outside! The kids need some sort of physical outlet and I crave the fresh air. We have been checking out lots of local hiking opportunities not just for our fitness, but also as a living outdoor classroom. Yesterday we visited the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge… Continue reading Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Family Hike
Did you know vitamins supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? That's a scary thought considering most of us take a multivitamin every single day. Check out this video from PBS's Frontline show to learn A LOT about this up and coming industry: https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-supplements-and-safety/ The vitamins and supplements I took during… Continue reading Vitamins and Supplements: Good or Bad?
When your 2.5 hour labor forces you to give birth in the car, it can be easy to assume that medical intervention was not an option. While this was entirely true (read my whole birth story here), there was actually a lot of work that went to preparing myself for a natural, med-free birth. I… Continue reading How I Achieved a Natural Birth (and You Can Too!)
You may have heard the saying "don't drink your calories," but do you know why? I will inform you of the importance of what you drink, and how it affects more than just your calorie intake but also how your body functions. After reading, you will be able to choose better options for your lifestyle.… Continue reading What You Drink Matters
Do you hear the word "diet" and cringe? Ya, me too. Nothing sounds worse than eliminating delicious foods and starving for days on end. I decided to adhere to a diet plan for Lent, and here's why this one is different. For me, the Whole30 diet has taught me to read labels, find hidden sugars,… Continue reading The Diet Even Personal Trainers Utilize
There are a lot of choices when it comes to options in the grocery store. But how do you know which ones are actually better for you and which ones big companies promote as better for you? That might not be the same for every family, especially considering budgets. Below I break down some common… Continue reading This or That: Debating Popular Food Choices
Amber Launstein 