As we continue to be in quarantine, one concern that many of my clients (and probably many of you) have expressed is gaining weight while we’re stuck at home. We’re sitting around even more than usual, and aren’t able to go to the gym, a class, or work out with friends. We’re craving comfort, and that often comes in the form of food. How do we avoid packing on pounds during this pandemic? Well, there are a number of ways. 

It’s no secret that our lives have been uprooted these past few months—and chances are the same can be said about your daily routine. Many of us are working from home, accommodating more people than usual, sleeping later, or feeling emotionally drained. And when our schedules change and we aren’t feeling our best, routine is the first to go. 

Money can be a stressful topic, especially during times of crisis. With the coronavirus continuing to take hold, more and more people are losing their jobs and facing financial uncertainty. Whether you’ve lost your job, have taken a pay cut because of scaled back hours, or have lost significant capital in the declining market, there are steps you can take to put yourself in the best financial position possible, and hopefully in doing so, feel a bit better. We asked Shannon McLay, founder and CEO of The Financial Gym, for her top financial tips and advice for all of us during this time. 

 It's celebration time. It's my birthday month and I got a great present that's celebration-worthy too. 

When I was a child all I wanted to do is Jump Rope. It was so much fun. My friends and I turned jump roping into a game of who could jump the most without skipping a beat. Today, it’s a big part of my daily workout routine. And it’s still fun.