When you are having a tough time getting started or getting restarted on your fitness routine do something very simple. Walk in one direction for 15-20 minutes. Turn around and walk back home. Done. If your circumstances make that length of time too much, modify it. You don't need equipment or special ANYTHING. If you are fortunate enough to have 2 legs that work, you have all … [Read more...] about Keep it Simple
Friendship Friday
"We'll be Friends Forever, won't we, Pooh?' asked Piglet. Even longer,' Pooh answered." --A.A. Milne, Winnie-the Pooh Heading to the airport to pick up my "even longer," friend. Thanks for your forever friendship, Carole. Debbie, those pistachio cupcakes you made for last night's dinner were adorable and delicious. Thanks! Make it a fantastic Friday, … [Read more...] about Friendship Friday
The Heat is On in More Ways Than 1!
As much as I support and encourage near daily exercise, we also have to know when to say when. Carol told me about her first hand experience with dehydration after a butt-kicking workout this past Sunday. It's not pleasant when one's head starts pounding and they can't cool down. Often some disorientation comes with this and one has to act quickly downing water and replacing … [Read more...] about The Heat is On in More Ways Than 1!
Simple Solutions
I hate using products that have a lot of chemicals in them, and the more I grow veggies, and watch my compost at work, the closer to nature I move. Recently, my favorite facial exfoliator is made from combining a few spoons of rice flour with just enough soy milk to make a paste. Apply all over face and leave on until it starts to dry. Then scrub around a little before … [Read more...] about Simple Solutions
Health IS Wealth
In my ongoing love/hate relationship with Dr. Oz, I will save the hate for another time because there is still a lot to love. Via his Transformation Nation Challenge, he has learned and is passing on to the public, at least as much as he has taught. With 1.2 million people participating in the transformation, he is not only helping them to achieve a healthy weight and healthy … [Read more...] about Health IS Wealth