I have been out and about this weekend enjoying great food, sharing cocktails and laughs with my friends and exploring new places with my love. I have made a few observations of those close to me and to the human interactions around me. Some people can not take the time to relax and enjoy, anything! Certain people always seemed distracted and disengaged thinking of when they were going to fit in a trip to the gym or if they eat/drink something how that will effect them later that evening when they have to go out. They can't even find joy in going for an ice cream on a hot day...which leads me to this little blog post.

Do not get so caught up in trying to live the “healthiest" and "fittest" life possible that you forget to LIVE.

Staying in good health isn’t an end in and of itself. 

The PURPOSE of living in a healthier body is the ability to DO more with it. 

Love more. 

Play more. 

Use it for good (or mischief, you little buggers). 

Getting a fitter body is about more than just HAVING one. 

You gotta put it to good use.

It’s super easy to fall in love with healthy living: it’s addictive, it’s fun and the benefits are wicked. 

But if you’re spending more time in the gym than with the people you love or have become so restrictive with your eating that there is no room for spontaneity or JOY, you may want to re-prioritize.

Healthy Living = Healthier Bodies. 

Healthier Bodies = the Ability to DO More for Longer. 

Doing More, for Longer = The MAIN Purpose of Healthy Living. 

Don’t Forget It.

Have a Happy & Healthy Day, Cheers :)

How To Be Happy

Being born rich, beautiful, and talented doesn’t mean you will be happy, right? Studies actually show that those who are less fortunate, less attractive, and without special talents are just as likely to be happy than their counterparts.

So what qualities do people possess who are happy?
1) Gratitude for what they have
2) Living in the moment
3) Sense of Purpose
4) Optimistic outlook
5) Devoted time for family and friends

People who are happy build their lives around these five pillars. They seem to intuitively understand that their happiness is a result of their choices in life rather than their life circumstance.

Forget the lottery. Your ticket is in finding your appreciation for the people and events around you. Every situation holds an opportunity to grow and learn. We have a choice in how we react to our circumstances. Will you choose Contentment or Misery? Gratitude or Drama?

When you are hit with bad news, try to start your next statement with, “At least …” and see what happens. Or how about, “I guess it all happens for a reason.” This is not to say you are not supposed to acknowledge the bummer or sadness you feel. For goodness sake, you have the right to feel your feelings! But keeping it in perspective and moving past it are where you colors will show, you will grow as a person, and others will be inspired by you.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Other Tips for Happiness:
• Before you go to bed at night make a gratitude list (A-Z).
• Create a goal or a mission and steps to accomplish.
• Volunteer with your family for a cause that inspires you.
• Be flexible with your plans.
• Remove expectations from your relationships as best you can – especially with family.
• Surround yourself with other happy people.
• Instead of postponing your joy, love it today!


Have a Happy & Healthy Day, Cheers :)