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While the end of daylight savings may set in the winter doldrums for some, the bright side (yes, pun intended) is an opportunity to switch up your exercise routine. While the sunrise was at 7:43am, it is now at 6:44am, which means an extra hour of sunlight in the mornings. This is great news for […]
Why do you exercise? What is your motivation to break a sweat each day? Is it because you know you should walk every day to maintain a healthy weight? Did a doctor say you should exercise more since heart disease runs in your family? Maybe you heard that you should exercise to boost your mood […]
Take another look at that photo used recently in my blog entry about Olympic lifting and my love/hate relationship with those movements! You may just spot one of my favorite coaches, Amber, in the background. She is one of my favorite label-making supporters! Let me explain please. When in a CrossFit box (gym), you become […]
In this week, which is called “Week Two” but is really the first week of putting the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less philosophy into action, I looked back on the week(s) before and planned ahead for the week ahead. I did my homework: I filled out the Eat Smart, Move More Weigh Less Online Weekly Tracker […]
There are many types and brands of athletic, casual, and dress shoes. With so many varieties available, one should buy a shoe for comfort over the look as there are many things to consider that can potentially lead to foot problems. There are many benefits to wearing a good fitting shoe. An appropriate shoe can […]
I’m always up for a great challenge. Thus, a bar-time (yes, that type) in downtown Raleigh recently had me discussing a myriad of exercise opportunities with a CrossFit pal’s wife one night. She presented me with an interesting challenge, indeed! I was invited to participate as her guest in a local Raleigh Barre class on a […]
Summertime often gives us more opportunities to be physically active in new places. Whether walking in a new place or in your same old neighborhood at home, remember some simple rules to keep you and your family safe. When walking on a road, walk on the left facing the traffic. When walking on a path or […]
No questions asked, having a dog keeps me motivated to move more. He is hands down the number one reason I put on my walking shoes and step outside… or that I even factor it into my daily routine. And I LOVE it. I love that I can now easily reach my daily goal of 10,000 […]
Developing a great playlist has been essential in my motivation to workout daily. I have, therefore, adopted the idea of being a self-proclaimed workout DJ that has the best hits of music to keep one energized. Whether I’m specifically listening to music for its vocals, beats, and/or cords, the rhythm always seem to put me […]
Do you have a bucket list?? Have you made that list of places you want to see, accomplishments you want to achieve or crazy new things you want to try?? I would encourage everyone to make a bucket list. It keeps us on our toes, keeps us striving to achieve new things, and keeps life […]