Andee Bookmyer

Andee Bookmyer
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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

Retail Therapy is REAL: Tips for Holiday Shopping!

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November is here, which means Christmas is coming fast. ‘Tis the season to “Wine and Prime,” right? Retail therapy is real. And with the urgency to buy now with the media reporting there will...

I (Still) Only Have One Child

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“Do you ever regret not giving your son a brother or a sister?” she asked, a blank look on her face, yet distinct curiosity glimmering in her eyes. I wasn’t expecting that question from a...

Ending The Procrastination Of My Mammogram

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I'm not a procrastinator, but with scheduling my mammogram, I am. It doesn't make sense; I know it's the right thing to do. I know it's more than important. My usual Type-A self never misses...

It’s OK…

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Life gets pretty heavy sometimes, and with everything we have been through and will continue to go through because of the pandemic, it’s especially important to stop, smell the roses (or what’s cooking on...

Goodbye, Scale! This Summer We Are Breaking Up

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Summer is in full effect, y’all, and my advice is - wear the swimsuit! Confidence is sexy and invigorating, and so is reclaiming your power over that sometimes annoying thing we call a scale. Often...

A Warmer Weather Reminder: Please Slow Down

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Yes, it’s nice out, and I know we are all so ready for beautiful weather, but here’s a friendly reminder to SLOW DOWN! Now that it’s getting warmer, we are seeing more people out and...

Stress Management: Shifting the “All Pedal and No Brakes” Mentality

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I am going to share a secret. Sometimes when I get stressed out, I pull out my “adult coloring book.” Amazon sure does have everything, right? Well, after I masterfully complete one of the...

Lesson Learned: Money Isn’t Everything

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I am a corporate dropout. There, I said it. I don’t necessarily say this proudly, but I also don’t say it with regret. I don’t say this eagerly, yet I also feel a wave of relief. I...
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The Stress of a Child’s Surgery: A Mother’s Experience

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Watching my sweet 7-year-old boy being wheeled away to the hospital’s surgery room was something I knew for weeks that I would need to be prepared for but wasn’t quite fully equipped to handle...

Redefining Our Lives in the New Year

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We have all heard the phrase, “New Year, New You,” right? Well, who are we going to become in 2021? What goals are we going to set for ourselves? Where have we been, where...

10 Ways to Stay Active During Cold Weather Season

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Sometimes we want to go out there and get after it, to be active and do something great for our bodies and in turn our minds. Yet, as the days get colder and also...

Let’s Revive the Lost Art of the Thank-You Note

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It is safe to say I am pretty horrified at the idea of killer clowns, zombies, and evil dentists. But something that equally horrifies me and baffles me is the lost art of thank-you...

Waking Up to the Importance of Sleep

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If you ever feel like you need more sleep, you are not alone. The CDC reports more than a third of American adults do not get enough sleep. Surprised? Probably not. As more and...

What the Pandemic Has Taught Us

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Soooo…about that pandemic. It sure came in like a wrecking ball, right? Hands down it has been one heck of a ride since March, and it’s not even over…yet. For many, it has been...