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
10 Ways to Stay Active During Cold Weather Season
Sometimes we want to go out there and get after it, to be active and do something great for our bodies and in turn...
Let’s Revive the Lost Art of the Thank-You Note
It is safe to say I am pretty horrified at the idea of killer clowns, zombies, and evil dentists. But something that equally horrifies...
Waking Up to the Importance of Sleep
If you ever feel like you need more sleep, you are not alone. The CDC reports more than a third of American adults do...
What the Pandemic Has Taught Us
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,...
Five Ways to Jumpstart Your Positivity and Optimism
When was the last time someone reminded you about the importance of staying positive during stressful times? Was it just 10 minutes ago? A...
It Really Can Wait: Ending Distracted Driving with the Hands-Free Law
The first of July marked Indiana joining 22 other states that require phones to be in hands-free mode. Now here in Indiana, you can...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Andee Bookmyer
Oh, hey there, mamas! My name is Andee (short for Andrea, which I typically cringe to hear, because I was really only called that...
A True Test of Patience: How E-learning Almost Made Us Lose Our Minds
Back on March 16th, such a huge day and turn of events that most of us never saw coming was when it was first...
Dear Nail Salon: I Miss You!
Dear Nail Salon,
First off, Hi! Most importantly, I miss you, like, a lot.
It is the end of April. By now, I would have had...
Rising Above Faking and Flaking
I think we can all agree that "flaking," a.k.a. bailing, canceling or postponing plans with others (or even worse, ghosting), is pretty standard these...
Let’s Get Moving For Your Body, Mind and Sanity!
Right now, more than ever before, we need just to keep breathing and moving as well as embracing change each day, even when it's...
The Comeback is Greater Than the Setback
Alright, so let’s start this off with a gentle reminder: It is ok to not be ok sometimes. Repeat that: It is ok if...
Top 10 Things to Get Rid Of…Right Now!
If I had a nickel for every time I heard, “Life is too short,” “We aren’t getting any younger” or “Kids grow up so...
My Son’s Closet
Every time I have to update my son’s closet, I can’t help but get a little teary-eyed. I know this sounds ridiculous, but when...