Barbara Ann Bruno

You wake up and are ready for another day to make magic happen. Then this person you know that you can't altogether avoid decides to try...

Have you heard the story about my red dress? I purchased a red dress two months before Christmas to wear on Christmas Eve, two sizes...

The holiday season is quickly approaching. That means candy, cookies, cake, drinks, parties, outings, and gatherings where calories can...

I didn’t start with 20-pound dumbbells when I returned to strength training. I began with fives. That makes sense, right? But so many...

It takes time to build healthy relationships. Communication, listening to others, and compromising when necessary for a positive result...

Ten years can make a big difference. But, healthy living during that time can make an even BIGGER difference. You can change your stars....

If you are like me, most nights, you are looking for an easy, quick dinner to make for your family, like this Gemelli with Vodka sauce....

This year for Easter, I wanted to make a sweet treat I could feel good about eating and still feel as if I was participating in the food...

Last year several of my clients were experiencing fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and mood swings after being home for months. Diet...

The title of these bars says it all. I created them in my kitchen with ingredients I was craving at the moment. You can eat these bars as...

Happy New Year! Each year I follow the practice of choosing a positive theme to start the new year. I found this is better than...

If you're like me, you're a fan of pumpkin spice. Lattes have been my favorite way to enjoy this comforting flavor. When it comes to...

We all know not everything we see on social media is real. But, real or not, there's a damaging message being sent: Don't be you, be them...

Have you ever felt that you’re not in the body you should be in weight-wise? That’s how I felt anytime my weight would climb. But I also...

A few years ago, I was not living life authentically. There were days I could hardly get dressed due to depression caused by living an...

I seriously missed eating bread and baked goods the first few months after finding out I had a gluten sensitivity. I’m not too fond of...

I smile every time I see this old picture of myself. Of course, my son had no idea at the time, but his mommy had just won the confidence...

What’s holding you back? Is there something you really want for yourself but feel will never happen? I’m here to tell you: You’re never...

Over the past few years, my main focus has been on nutrition and emotional well-being. Both are extremely important to live a happy...