Andee Bookmyer
Andee is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Mind Body Fitness Coach and Certified Stress Management Coach. She grew up in Northwest Indiana and attended Ball State University. She taught high school English for several years before becoming a mommy to Preston. She has a passion for writing, CrossFit, laughing and helping others. For more of her writing, you can visit her personal "Bookerella" blog at https://i5878.wordpress.com
Five Days Without Power: What We Learned
I have to preface this blog with the brutal truth: I am kind of (ok, not kind of) a princess. So recently, on an...
Six Summer Goals for Living Well
Summertime is officially here! For many, life has a way of feeling a little easier in the summer. The sunshine, the seemingly longer days...
The Nice Girl Syndrome
“Your hair looks better down,” was eerily and unexpectedly whispered into my ear by a low, raspy, unfamiliar voice.
I literally jumped out of panic,...
When Friendships End: My Break-up Story
Recently I was broken up with by a female friend of ten years via a balloon-themed card in the mail. That’s right: I was...
Let’s Get Reading: Book Recommendations for the New Year!
With winter upon us, the holidays behind us, and that long stretch of cold before Spring arrives, we may find we have more time...
The Power of Unplugging
A few weeks ago, I left my phone on the charger while I went to the park with my family to throw the football...
NEAT Matters: The Truth About Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
NEAT stands for "Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis." If that sounds overwhelming, know you are not alone, and in the simplest terms, NEAT means we are...
Managing the All or Nothing Mentality
Fall is here, and we know that means we can find ourselves extra busy with events, holidays, and everything that tends to surface as...
My First Solo Trip: How Doing Nothing was Everything I Thought It Could Be
Before she headed off to Vegas by herself for a few days, a close friend told me, “You can’t put a price tag on...
Tips for Staying Healthy During Travel and Vacation
Summer is here, and for many, that means travel and vacation are on the radar. Yay! It’s like we can almost hear the Go...
The Struggle is Real: Scaling Back Screen Time and Video Games
It started about three years ago with a surprise Christmas present for my son that yielded squeals of joy and excitement but now, three...
Marching into March: The Power of Walking
Are you ready to march into March? Or spring into Spring? Whatever the phrase, Spring is nature’s way of saying “Let’s Party!” so to...
No Kids Allowed? Taking a Look at the Latest Wedding Trend
I remember when I received the invite to my high school reunion, and immediately I knew the answer was no. In fact, it was...
The Holiday Bucket List
Whether we are ready for it or not, the countdown to the holidays is undoubtedly underway! It is common to feel pulled in many...