It’s the start of a new year which means newness in a lot of areas for me and you. And at the beginning of the past couple of years I pick a word to help carry me through the year. I try to let it be the thread that I can see making a large…
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5 tips to set goals for the new year
The countdown is on to the new year. At this time of year, you are probably thinking about your new year’s resolutions and setting goals for the new year. I know that’s the case for me. I have thought about things I accomplished this year and where I fell short. Ultimately, I am happy but it’s…
7 ways to fight the flu and cold
Cough, sniffle, achoo! It’s that time of year where cold and flu germs have ways of getting around. They spread when someone coughs, sneezes or even talks. They also can land on surfaces hitching a ride when you touch them with your hands. How do you fight flu and cold germs? According to the Centers…
9 ways to get fit without a gym membership
One of the many things I hear from people is that their schedules make it hard to get to the gym on a regular basis. I believe that you shouldn’t let your fitness fall to the side or stop you from starting on your journey, especially as a parent. There are plenty of ways you…
15 minute plyometric workouts
I love switching up my workouts. One way that I do that is by incorporating plyometrics – typically on Sundays, but it can be any day of the week. Plyometrics don’t require a lot of equipment and sometimes, no equipment at all, to get in a good workout. You can use a bench, dumbells, kettle…
Are you getting a good night’s sleep
Are you getting a good night’s sleep or are you counting sheep every night? I am hit and miss depending on how much water I have had to drink that day. Some nights I get up once and others I am up a few times, which is killer on my sleep cycle. I may not…
How to choose your next race?
I hit the pavement twice this year – a 5K in August and a half marathon in November – both lit my fire and reminded me of when I first started running several years ago. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting into but I was excited about doing something I had never done…
I did it: St. Augustine half marathon
I did it. I crossed the finish line of the St. Augustine Half Marathon. I trained for about 9ish weeks running three days a week added onto my strength training. I needed a little something different to focus on at the begging of this improvement season. But now that I have it out of my…
Why I exercise
I started my fitness journey about seven years ago because I wanted to lose weight. I looked at pictures and didn’t recognize the person that was me in them. So, I decided a two-prong approach: running and making small changes to my diet. My motivation came because I refused to buy any larger clothing. I…