Pete and rachael herschelman
Notes from the herschelmansSneaking Veggies into Your Diet
Have you ever noticed that the veggie tray seems to be one of the only things left over after a party? That’s because it’s so much more enticing to reach for the chips and dip, cake, or cookies … who wants to waste their precious plate space on broccoli and...
Becoming a “Glass Half-Full” Kind of Person
Living life with a “glass half-full" perspective means having the ability to find the positive in every situation. It’s knowing that not every day is going to be sunny, but you make the most of the cards you’re dealt. It’s one of the more important things you can...
Small Habits That Will Change Your Life
Did you know that 40% of your actions are not conscious decisions, but habits? The power of habits is severely underrated. It’s the little things you do on a consistent basis that will change your life for the better. Forming new habits is tough. On average, it...
The Number One Way to Recover After a Workout
Protein powders are all the rage for that much-needed post-workout pick-me-up. In fact, two in five Americans say they regularly consume protein powders and shakes, and it’s no surprise why. The amino acids found...
Why Authenticity Matters
Authenticity is one of the most important qualities that a person can have. Of course, being kind, courageous, optimistic, and loyal are important too, among so many other things. However, all of these tend to lose their value if...
Starting an Effective Workout Routine
Getting into working out can be scary, frustrating, and intimidating. It’s hard to know where to begin, what equipment to use, or what style of workout might work best for you. The truth is, we all start out as beginners, even those who...
Life Outside of the Pickle Jar
Did you know that pickles are really just cucumbers? Weird, right? Maybe you love one and hate the other, but at the end of the day, they’re actually the same thing. We don’t give much thought to that fun fact, but we do...
Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone
It’s natural to want to stay within your comfort zone, simply because stepping into the unknown is scary. While some people live for a good challenge, the truth is that trying new things makes most people really uncomfortable. Why...
Building a Stronger Mindset and Mentality
To build our mind we have to learn to respond rather than react. That requires thinking. To think is an act of choice. Reason and logic do not work automatically, critical thinking is not an instinctive process. The function of your digestion tract, lungs, or heart...
Budgeting Made Simple: 4 Steps
How do we ever get on a budget? Why can’t I stick to it? What doesn’t my budget work? We felt that way for so long, but we made it work. We have now been on a budget for many years, and it’s working great and takes SO much stress out of our lives. Here is an...
