Let’s just say it out loud: sometimes we fall off the workout wagon. We start strong. We’re motivated. We buy the cute leggings. We prep the meals. We promise ourselves, “This is it. This is my era.” And then life happens. Work gets busy. Stress creeps in. The weather changes. Our routine shifts. We missContinue reading “It’s Okay If You Fell Off the Fitness Wagon”
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Making It Through the First Few Weeks of the Year
The first few weeks of the year can feel… heavy.As we talked about previously here – https://youmeandbenny.com/2026/01/15/the-new-year-is-hard-and-thats-okay/ There’s so much pressure wrapped up in January. New goals. New habits. New expectations. Everywhere you look, someone seems to be thriving, transforming, or already “winning” the year. And if you’re feeling tired, unmotivated, or unsure, it canContinue reading “Making It Through the First Few Weeks of the Year”
Mondays Feel Hard… But We Can Get Through Them
Let’s be honest: Mondays have a reputation. They sneak up on us, interrupt our cozy weekends, and hit us with early alarms, responsibilities, and that “back to reality” feeling none of us are eager for. But here’s the thing I’ve learned, Mondays don’t have to feel like the enemy. In fact, they can be aContinue reading “Mondays Feel Hard… But We Can Get Through Them”
How to Eat Healthy Over the Holidays (Without Missing Out on the Fun!)
The holidays are here! Twinkling lights, festive parties, and tables filled with every delicious dish you’ve waited all year to enjoy. But along with the joy and laughter often comes a little anxiety about staying “on track” with your health goals. Here’s the good news: you can enjoy your favorite foods, spend time with friends,Continue reading “How to Eat Healthy Over the Holidays (Without Missing Out on the Fun!)”
Falling Into Better Habits This Season
There’s something about fall that always feels like a fresh start to me. Maybe it’s the cooler weather or the way the leaves remind us that change can be beautiful, but this time of year always makes me reflect on how far I’ve come and where I want to go next. If you’ve been followingContinue reading “Falling Into Better Habits This Season”
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
If you love pasta and buffalo chicken – you are going to want to check this out! I am on a journey to eat better and MORE protein because the amount of protein I get is definitely NOT enough.Thankfully I found protein pasta and now I can eat that.Whew. So I decided to see ifContinue reading “Buffalo Chicken Pasta”
Weight Loss Update
Well, it’s the beginning of February, and it’s been a WHILE since I updated you about weight loss, so I thought it was time.Let’s go. I posted this to my Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/afdogmom ) yesterday, showing my face progression since 2023. It’s amazing to see how far you have come when you look at yourselfContinue reading “Weight Loss Update”
Pawprints and Perspectives
Goooood morning and happy Monday (or whatever day you are reading this!)Surprise, Surprise!Pawprints and Perspectives is here – and it’s a new podcast by yours truly! It’s on so many platforms and you can find them all here – https://pawprintsandperspectives.buzzsprout.com/2409914 I am so excited about it and I was waiting to publish a blog untilContinue reading “Pawprints and Perspectives”
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
I love trying new things – and of course, I love me some chicken – so trying to make chicken in our new air fryer was the first thing I had to do. We got a new air fryer on black Friday at Walmart and it has RACKS! I was so excited I couldn’t standContinue reading “Air Fryer Chicken Tenders”
Spooky Family Photos and Weight Loss Update
You can count on me to go “it has been a while” and then come back with a blog post for the ages.So here I am – how’ve ya been? We take pics in October 1 because it’s gorgeous outside and 2 because it’s our anniversary month.Thankfully we found a fantastic photographer who always isContinue reading “Spooky Family Photos and Weight Loss Update”