Health & Fitness
The Invisible Battle: POTS Awareness Month
October is POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Awareness Month. This is a time dedicate...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to Prepare for your Mammogram
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 wom...
The Old Man and the UFC...Thanks and Apologies to Hemingway
We’ve all seen the ads on Instagram. Sign up for a free class at your local UFC Gym. I finally click...
Grab Your Shoes: It’s Time For a Nature Walk!
When was the last time you went for a walk and really focused on the sights, sounds and smells aroun...
OIKOS® Protein Shakes - Fueling America’s Strength
Summer is officially here, which means beach days, gym days, road trips, pool hangs, and pretending ...
How My Weight Loss Journey with Trinity Meds Is Going So Far
I wanted to share an honest update on how things have been going since starting my weight loss shots...
Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If there is anything I have learned over the last few years, i...
Get Centered and Aligned: The Joys of Yoga
Yoga – it’s not just a fad, it’s a lifestyle! This ancient practice is taking the world by storm, an...
5 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress
Unfortunately, stress is something that we will never be able to get away from, but luckily, all str...
5 Personal Care Practices That Protect Men in a Confusing Modern World
Men’s mental health is in a quiet crisis. According to the CDC, male suicide rates are nearly four t...
Get Your Sweat On Without The Fees: Free Workouts at Home
Was your New Year’s resolution to work out more but not want to commit to or pay for the gym and not...
How to Be More Mindful and Less Stressed This Year
We are getting back into the swing of things after all of the holiday “stuff”, and that means the st...
Boost Your Vitamin D Levels this Winter!
The winter months can be long, cold and draining. During the spring and summer, you get plenty of ex...
Kickstart Your Resolutions with a New Set of Kicks!
New Year, New Plans! This year, I decided to put my best foot forward and grab a brand new pair of s...
The Benefit Every Military Family Should Actually Be Using
FSA open enrollment started November 10th, if I’m being honest, it used to be one of those emails I’...
From Service to Strength: How OIKOS Keeps Me Mission Ready
As an Active Duty Navy Sailor, each year Veterans Day serves as a reminder to stay mission-ready. Af...
Challenge Accepted – Let’s Show Some Gratitude!
What exactly is gratitude? Gratitude is the act of being thankful, showing appreciation and returnin...
Finish Strong: Q4 Goal Setting
As a mom, military spouse, and veteran, I’ve learned that the last stretch of the year can feel like...
Surviving Sniffle Season: Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy
Winter is coming…which means the parade of runny noses, coughs, and school nurse phone calls is abou...
Hold the Line: Suicide Prevention in Our Military Community
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and for those of us in the military community wheth...
Fit in 15: Power Wrap-Up
The final glow-up. All strength, all heart, all you. You’ve shown up for all of our Fit in 15 sessio...
Hot Mess to High Alert: Operation Self-Care Starts Now
The backpacks are zipped, the kids are dropped off, and for the first time in what feels like years,...
Murphy’s Law, Military Life & the One Thing Keeping Me on Track: OIKOS Protein Shakes
Have you ever had one of those mornings where everything that can go wrong… does? Welcome to Monday....
Fit in 15: Arms & Shoulders
For this installment of Fit in 15, we’re focusing on the confidence muscles – your arms and shoulder...
Fit in 15: Stretch + Recovery
Light a candle, grab a claw clip, and throw on some soft music. You’ve crushed the several sessions ...
Challenge Accepted- Let’s Focus on Mental Health – Time to Start the 30 Day Plan!
Welcome to next part of the Mental Health Challenge! You’ll need a notebook to document your progres...
Fit in 15: Legs & Booty Burn
Let’s be real…there’s something powerful about a good lower body workout. The burn hits different. Y...
Fit in 15: Low Impact, High Burn
This one’s for those who want to feel the fire…without all the jumping, jolting, or chaos…especially...
Challenge Accepted – Let’s Focus on Mental Health – Get Ready!
Military life can be tough, and I’m talking about all aspects of it. As a service member, there is a...
Fit in 15: Total Body Tabata
In this segment, we’re turning up the heat with Tabata, a high-intensity training style that’s effic...
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8 VA Special Claims and Benefits Veterans May Qualify For Beyond Disability Pay
Most veterans with a service-connected disability focus on getting their rating right. That makes sense because your rating plays a major role in determining your monthly disability compensation.But your rating doesn't necessarily cover every expense or limitation caused by your condition.Certain service-connected disabilities may also qualify you for additional monthly compensation, vehicle assis...
My Dog Mom Non-Negotiables
If you have dogs, you already know they somehow become part of literally every part of your routine. You wake up and they’re there. You’re making breakfast and they’re staring at you. You try to leave the house and suddenly everyone needs attention right now. Quite frankly I wouldn’t have it any other way.I feel like there are so many conversations around being a “good dog parent” that make it see...
VA Disability Back Pay Explained: Effective Dates, Payments, and Deadlines
Getting approved for VA disability compensation can feel like the finish line, especially if you've spent months waiting for a decision.Then you hear about back pay, and suddenly there's another question: How much money should you actually receive?VA calls it retroactive benefits. It's compensation owed for eligible months before your regular payments begin. Depending on your disability rating and...
