Last year, I started Grace & Strength, finished it and then became a coach! Since then, I've started running and have a pretty consistent exercise routine. I totally love my life but never saw how a trip to Disney World would put such a perspective on my "new" way of life. Early February, my hubby and I decided to treat ourselves and our 2 kids to a family vacation to Disney World.

My journey on the Grace & Strength plan started in mid-September of 2012. It has been one of the most life-changing, educational experiences of my life. Let me start by saying that I was a HUGE skeptic. I watched a friend have tremendous success on the program and still had many doubts. My poor coach put up with so many questions and doubts and arguments from me! As we say in the south, Bless Her Heart!

While on the Grace and Strength program, one of the most important lessons I learned was realizing how important drinking water is. The recommended water amount is half your body weight in ounces each day. I remember thinking that was crazy! I always thought I drank enough water. I found out that, in reality, I wasn't. Here are some ways drinking water will help your body...

One of the challenges I hear from Phase 2 clients often is related to cooking--that cooking within the diet guidelines as well as for the entire family isn't easy.  It can be when you choose recipes like the one below!  Just multiply the ingredients to fit your need! This is a dish that my entire family loves!

Back in August I started my first G&S group, to say that I was excited to walk through this new journey with some of my friends was an understatement. I couldn't wait to see the transformation begin to happen in their lives. After a few weeks some of my girls started talking about running in the ever popular Color Run. Several of the girls were from Florida, so they decided to sign up for the race and run it together.