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Do as I say...AND as I do...

JANUARY 9, 2013 As a trainer, I give a lot of advice.  I advise on things like exercise, nutrition, sleep habits, sock choices for running, caffeine and alcohol intake - to name a few areas. Generally speaking, I follow my own advice.  I…
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Ya gotta have a plan...

DECEMBER 27, 2012 You try to keep a clear head...focus on what matters and the big picture. I do not have a disease...my children...thank goodness...are safe and healthy. Two months, however, of constant pain blurs that vision, leaving you…
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Injured

NOVEMBER 9, 2012 Injured. Not like a 'take a week off, rest, get back to work next week' type of injured, but more of a 'this is going to take a couple of months and oh, by the way, be extremely painful' type of injured. I don't do 'a few months…
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Weight Loss Programs Evaluated

JANUARY 6, 2013 We are big fans of Consumer Reports in our house.   The February 2013 issue contains an article evaluating some popular diet plans/tools. I will not copy the article here, but wanted to hit some highlights. A few of my clients…

Hey, Ladies!! Lift those weights!

JANUARY 4, 2013 7 Reasons You Should!

Here is a GREAT myths about weight loss article...

DECEMBER 15, 2012 The article is a bit long, but worth it...at LEAST read the heading paragraphs. Weigh Loss Myths Exposed - from Runnersworld.com

WATCH THIS!!!

NOVEMBER 15, 2012   Ya see??  I do NOT make this stuff up!!!   "What is the Single Best Thing We Can Do For Our Health?"

CONSISTENCY, CONSISTENCY, CONSISTENCY

NOVEMBER 12, 2012 ...is one of my mantras.  Ask any of my clients and they will tell you that CONSISTENCY, CONSISTENCY, CONSISTENCY is the key to lifelong fitness. Consistency in what you eat   Consistency with your cardio   Consistency…
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....the wind...

OCTOBER 1, 2012 HOW can the wind be blowing in my face on the way OUT and then again on the way BACK????

Begin with the end in mind...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 I know I said something similar last week, but now I'm writing from the AFTER the run...I am STILL, after all these years, amazed at how much BETTER I feel AFTER I exercise. I repeat myself for those out there who have trouble…