My constant search for keys, diaper bag, purse, phone, etc. may be a direct result of my decreased exercise! USA Weekend runs a column series by Jorge Cruise, author of the 3-Hour diet. On August 12, 2007, his article, Think about it: Strong brains need exercise dealt with my constant dilemma [...]
Continue readingWhen a baby arrives, motivation to return to pre-baby weight starts out strong, but a baby’s schedule is relentless. As the baby approaches toddler hood, the energy to maintain their schedule and personal fitness are in direct competition. More than once, the baby and/or toddler wins. You think to yourself, “I was [...]
Continue readingNo Need for Speed: A Beginner’s Guide to the Joy of Running by John “The Penguin” Bingham is an excellent book for anyone remotely thinking about running. I ran regularly before I had children. I enjoyed it but never gave much thought to the process or why I liked [...]
Continue readingI’m steadily increasing my activity levels. It feels good to have a slight soreness in my arms from strength training. I feel the progress. I’m a little concerned about the heat and the upcoming 5K. I haven’t been able to run outside because the heat’s been so oppressive. I need [...]
Continue readingIs it surprising that American life expectancy is falling compared to other nations? I am disturbed by the trend. An Associated Press article, U.S. slips behind others in life expectancy rankings (Ohlemacher, Stephen 2007) was run in our local paper, The Tennessean, on Sunday, August 12, 2007. It pointed out that [...]
Continue readingWhen I mopped the floor today, I stood on my tippy toes. After mopping for five minutes, I could feel the slight burn in my muscles. I came by this idea by playing a little game with my munchkins this week. Our activity was to go around the [...]
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