by Lori Ann King | Aug 22, 2019 | Life Lessons from Horses for a Change
Before you jump to conclusions, let me set the record straight. No, I have not traded in my bike for a horse. And yes, I’m still writing stories about life lessons from the bike. That’s one of my next books in progress called Cycling Shorts. For now, I’m simply taking...
by Lori Ann King | Jul 5, 2019 | Freedom
First off, I can’t start a post about freedom without thanking our service men and women, past, present, and future, who fight for freedom. They fight because they believe… not just in freedom for themselves, but freedom for their country. When you believe in...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 27, 2019 | True Health
Summer is here and you may think that maintaining your healthy lifestyle is a lost cause. It doesn’t have to be. Here are three obstacles and my solutions to navigate each one. With a little extra planning and mindfulness, this will be a happy and healthy...
by Lori Ann King | May 25, 2019 | Inspiration
Morrie said the reason people were unhappy was because they walked through their lives like they were sleepwalking. ~ MITCH ALBOM In my research on the symptoms of menopause, I heard from women who complained of a lack of drive or motivation. I could relate. At the...
by Lori Ann King | May 24, 2019 | Freedom
“My belief is that the whole purpose of life is to gain mastery, mastery of our emotions, our finances, our relationships, our consciousness through meditation, things like that. And it’s not about the stuff we achieve or amass in life. All the stuff can be taken...
by Lori Ann King | May 22, 2019 | Menopause
“You don’t need to be helped any longer,” Glinda tells Dorothy. “You’ve always had the power.” So, you’re moving along through life, relatively comfortable. Sure, not everything is perfect, but everything is familiar. Life is good. You are content. Then, the hot...
by Lori Ann King | May 2, 2019 | Freedom, True Health
I’m sitting here in Costa Rica… Just enjoying feelings of bliss and relaxation. I haven’t been on my phone or computer much. I’ve truly been focused and present and engaged with the people and experiences in front of me. Barefoot in a bikini is my happy place. It’s...
by Lori Ann King | Apr 18, 2019 | Freedom
As I write this, I’m sitting in an Adirondack chair outside of a monastery in upstate New York. I came to embrace the quiet and solitude and enjoy a bright – albeit chilly – sunny day. The Hudson River is free from ice, the trees are budding, the grass is...
by Lori Ann King | Apr 3, 2019 | Freedom, Inspiration
What excites you? What is something you dream about doing…that something that makes you smile or laugh or maybe it is something you want so bad, but maybe you have given up on? What is something that makes you cry? What did you LOVE doing as a child? I’ve asked...
by Lori Ann King | Mar 14, 2019 | Guest Bloggers, Menopause
Having experienced menopause suddenly and intensely by way of surgery, I know the value of the right mindset combined with a little humor and a whole lot of prayer. Angela Verges combines all three in her book Menopause Ain’t No Joke: Blending Faith and Humor in...
by Lori Ann King | Mar 6, 2019 | Food Talk
When you promote a healthy lifestyle, you get a lot of questions about what you eat. It’s not uncommon for me to be at a networking event and have someone eyeballing my plate, waiting to see what I put on it. I always like to surprise them by eating dessert first. It...
by Lori Ann King | Jan 22, 2019 | Balance, Freedom, Inspiration, Menopause, True Health
Many people think the path to success is a straight line. The reality is, it’s filled with peaks and valleys. In 2014, I signed up for the 16-week Isabody Challenge. I got super focused. I was all in! I counted down the weeks and days on my calendar. I asked my...
by Lori Ann King | Dec 13, 2018 | Menopause
Surgery did one thing for sure: It took me down. I was forced to rest, which was a good thing. Good, but not always easy… It is an honor to be a Guest Contributor and Author for The Red Hot Mamas this month. Read more about my story and The Forced Rest of...
by Lori Ann King | Nov 13, 2018 | True Health
The traditional holiday dinner packs an average of 3,000 calories. Considering that the recommended daily caloric intake for women ranges from 1,400 to 2,000 this puts ONE MEAL at approximately a third more than a full day’s requirement! Add to that the busyness of...
by Lori Ann King | Nov 7, 2018 | Guest Bloggers
In honor of all Veterans, please enjoy this special Guest Blog Post—From Diane Cameron, author of Never Leave Your Dead. What I learned about how to heal from a group of old guys. I’ve had many teachers in my life: school teachers, professors, athletic coaches,...
