Tip of the Week

Along with cardiovascular fitness and strength, flexibility is a key component of fitness.  Here are a 3 easy ways to become more flexible. 1.  Hit the floor.  While your kids to chores and hubby folds laundry (ok, guess that's just MY house - ha ha) you can squeeze in quite a few stretches.  Downward dog, …

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3 Race Day Goals

It seems the wheels have come off my training the past 2 weeks or so. My long run was 3 weeks ago due to scheduling and some injuries that popped up after my soccer debut.  Note to self:  should not start a new sport during the crucial last few weeks of a training program.   So …

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Safety First

I spent 4 1/2 hours yesterday in a CPR/AED certification class.   I'm happy to say I passed the class and feel confident in the skills I learned.  It is by far the most important 4 1/2 hours I've spent anywhere in a while and a bargain at $60. If you have been meaning to take …

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The Backup Plan

Everyone needs a backup plan.  No, not an exercise or healthy eating backup plan.  But a computer back up plan for the day your computer dies, taking with it your files, photos, and work documents.  Basically your entire electronic life. Yesterday morning I came home from a client meeting and went to check email.  The …

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Write As You Bite

If you're trying to lose some weight, here's one simple tip you can use to help you reach your goal;  keep a food journal. Studies show that those who "write what they bite" lose more weight than those who don't keep track. A small spiral-bound notebook and a pen is all you need to be …

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Speechless!

That's what I was last weekend upon entering Yosemite Valley.  I'd honestly never been so inspired and completely awed by anything in such a way. We did a lot of driving, stopping, walking and meandering during our visit.  The mist of Bridalveil Falls on our face was a kick for the kids, as was hopping …

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Friends Indeed!

Last week I took a few days off from being a Mom, Wife, Boot Camp Instructor and Blogger and spent some time down in Newport Beach with my pal Lisa and our friend Tracey.  Tracey had a milestone birthday in January and this was our weekend to celebrate.  Trust me it was a well-deserved break …

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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.  According to Wikipedia, Parkinson's disease (also known as Parkinson disease or PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills speech, and other functions. If you are still not familiar with this disease, actor Michael J. Fox and Heavyweight champion boxer …

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