Author: Sharise - Legacy Igniter

Alright, Leading Ladies, let’s dish about something we’ve all done: eating way too much! Yesterday, I was at lunch with a friend, digging into some healthy eats, but I got so caught up in our chat that I just kept going—completely ignoring how much I was piling in. By the…

Picture this: you’re at the gym, ready to crush your cardio. You hop on the treadmill, crank the incline to Mount Everest levels, and set the speed to “cheetah chase.” But there you are, clinging to the handrails like they’re your lifeline. Or maybe you’re on the elliptical, gripping the…

Ever snapped at someone, blown your diet, or just lost it because your emotions ran the show? Yep, been there. I still cringe at some of the things I’ve said or done when my feelings got the upper hand. But here’s the good news: you can take the reins and…

A Pain That Echoes: My Mother Seven years ago, my mother had several mini-strokes brought on by her Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. She developed severe vascular dementia—a condition caused by reduced blood flow to the brain from strokes—and lost her memory until she passed away two years…

by The Feminist Turned HouseWife There will come a day so quiet, so still, when no small feet run through the halls, no laughter echoes off the walls, no whispered “Mama, stay a little longer” from the doorway in the dark. One day, the last crayon masterpiece will be drawn,…

Alright, Leading Ladies, you’re rocking this fitness journey, and it’s time to level up! You’ve set your health and fitness goals, set a workout schedule, and been logging those cardio sessions, right? If you’re just joining the party, check out my previous fitness posts like, "Let's Get Physical: Becoming a…

Okay, let’s be real—some mornings, working out feels like climbing a mountain with a backpack full of bricks. Today was one of those days for me. I spent a solid 15 minutes arguing with myself: “Do I workout, or do I just skip it?” I had a crazy busy day…

You’re pouring your heart into living a healthy life, but Big Food’s got a dirty game plan. They’re scheming to hook you on their junk—more munching, more moolah. Cha-ching! Sugar’s not just crashing the party in obvious culprits like sodas, fruit drinks, flavored yogurts, cereals, cookies, cakes, and candy. It’s…

When we think about health, we often zero in on the physical stuff—weight, diet, exercise, maybe a nagging illness. But true health isn’t just about your body. It’s built on three pillars: Science (physical health), Psychology (mental health), and Spirituality (spiritual health). Skimp on any one, and the whole structure…

Ever felt like your health goals are a fuzzy target, just out of grasp? I’ve been there, but here’s the deal: nailing your goals starts with laser-sharp focus. Well, maybe not the first thing—the first thing is to define what you want and why, believe you can nail it, then…