In the coming months we would like to take you behind the scenes at Family Friendly Cincinnati and introduce you to the fabulous ladies who write for this blog. Over the years we have all shared with you some of our favorite things to do and see around town. Now we want to take a moment with a little Q&A to let you get to know us each a little more!
Family Friendly Contributor: Phyllis McCarthy
My Family: Married with 2 girls ages 7 and 9
Started writing for Family Friendly Cincinnati: in 2009
About Me: After having children, Phyllis sold her business clothes, turned in her pager, company cell phone and long hours to stay home with the girls and hasn’t looked back! This also inspired and made way for her passion for the difference nutrition can make in ones health which led her to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC to study nutrition and in 2008 launched Cincy Health Coach, a health coaching practice . After a 5 year leave from the airline industry, Phyllis returned to a flight attendant position and travels overseas a couple of times a month and still coaches clients who are motivated to lose weight and find more energy. This gives her the balance to be home much of the time while still fulfilling her passion to travel and help others with their journey to health. When the girls are home from school, they are finding creative ways to spend their time. This year it’s dance, art and Odyssey of the Mind. We also enjoy finding simple family friendly adventures near and far. You will often find her writing about food or other health related topics, though don’t be surprised if you see her kids with (insert treat of choice) because sometimes it healthy to throw out the “food rules” in the name of fun with friends.
Where you can find me on the web: Facebook.com/phyllismc, twitter: @phyllismc, linkedin.com (www.linkedin.com/in/phyllismccarthy), currently coaching for Retrofit , a data driven weight loss solution (if you are intrigued send Phyllis a message to get a generous friends-which you are- and family discount good only until Dec 30) She is also a featured health coach on myOMbody, the first integrated health app due to launch Jan 2012 and of course www.cincyhealthcoach.com where you can find a free e-book called Integrative Nutrition: Feed your hunger for health and happiness. This is one of my favorite nutrition books hands down.
Our family’s favorite restaurant: We like to try new local places and a current favorite is Otto’s in Covington (I taste a post coming soon).
Our family’s favorite local hangout: Perfect North Slopes in the winter, Bluegrass Swim Club in the summer
This business/organization is important to our family: Computer Networking Consultants
How I spend my “Mama” time (when I can find the time): Moksha (hot) Yoga or with friends
Favorite place to shop with (or for) the kids: Target, consignment, Gap or amazon.com
When I’m not blogging you’ll find me: with friends, kids, traveling, yoga or skiing in the winter
A local non-profit that is close to my heart: Crossroads Community Church
My favorite blogs to read: familyfriendlycincinnati.com, healthyalterego.com, blog.integrativenutrition.com and usually I find myself on a variety of food or health blogs
