Good morning and happy weekend. I wanted to share this motivational video with you this morning and thank Michael G. for sharing it with me, so that I can share it with you. Thanks to everyone who has submitted great articles, tips, videos and comments and thanks for checking in for a little peace, fitness and this morning, motivation! Whatever you do today, I hope this will … [Read more...] about One Degree–the Difference Between Good and Great
Archives for March 2010
National Wear Blue Day
Thanks to Carol R. for bringing National Wear Blue Day to my attention. The purpose of wearing blue, today, is to promote colon cancer awareness. Having just had my baseline colonoscopy just a couple of months ago, I can attest to the fact that the screening is quick and though everyone says the prep the day before is the worst part, even that is not at all bad! I am going … [Read more...] about National Wear Blue Day
The Longevity Factor
Thanks to my beautiful student, Shirley, for a great article of the longevity factor. As if being healthy, fit, lean and having greater brain power aren't enough, exercise can actually boost our longevity as well. For those of us that partake regularly, this really comes as no surprise, but it's always great to see the science and the stats to prove it! The latest evidence … [Read more...] about The Longevity Factor
To Learn and to Teach
So last night we finally got a dose of Biggest Loser, again. I don't know about you, but I was craving mine badly. First we saw a recap of the last episode and learned that Darrell lost the "torch" challenge (which I thought was absolutely ridiculous) and was sent packing. Next we moved on to this week's first challenge which involved a lot of food and calories. Only 2 … [Read more...] about To Learn and to Teach
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Good day and happy Tuesday. After a wonderful weekend and a few days away from work and working out, I was ready to JUMP (literally) back into my groove yesterday afternoon. Today, I am even more ready. Several of the articles I have read recently focused on coming out of our comfort zones. Yes, there is a time to kick-back, a time to rest, a time to move and a time to move … [Read more...] about Step Out of Your Comfort Zone