Hello Manic Monday!

I had just finished writing the first draft of an essay when the Gunnar Challenge landed in my inbox. I had been writing about giving up my need to lose the "last five pounds," about accepting my body the way it was, about loving that little pooch in my mid-range.

This is article is a sponsored post for Nestlé Pure Life.

Spring is here - and it's the perfect time of year to make a positive change in your life. Do something good for yourself and your family by joining the Hydration Movement!

What is the Hydration Movement?

I don’t know about you, but I am so happy that spring is finally here! This winter hasn’t been too bad, we didn’t have much snow or really cold days, but there is something about the spring air that gets everyone outside, and I love it!

Growing up with a mom who ran, participated in local team sports, and taught aerobics, I was exposed to living a healthy lifestyle and learned the importance of exercise from a very young age.

Today is the first show of Season 14 on Dancing With The Stars; our 2-hour live premiere is always the most exciting show for me and most unpredictable for everyone else.

As a mom, I can tell you without hesitation there are four specific things I can pinpoint that can drain my energy in a flash. My friends and my clients who have kids all seem to agree about this as well.

The following is a guest post from Amanda Freeman, CEO of SLT

Two of the biggest reasons moms give for not exercising are, "I don't have time" or "I don't have money to join a gym or buy a fitness program."

But those "reasons" for not exercising are bogus and you know it!