It's already the first week of November. I know, right?! That means the holidays are right around the corner, and it might leave you a bit overwhelmed with the tsunami of what's ahead. There are so many events, parties, and obligations starting to fill the calendar and that means added stressors and responsibilities that can …
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Are You Plant-Curious?
Whether you are interested in going 100% plant-based or simply want to eliminate the amount of meat you consume, the trickiest part is figuring out how to feed you and your family. So, back in the day, I created a Plant-Based Resource page and I've been adding to it throughout the years. It includes websites …
Common Roadblocks to Your Fitness Goals (and How to Overcome Them)
Maintaining our health and fitness is crucial to our overall well-being. However, it is common to occasionally slip up and hinder progress towards a healthier lifestyle. Let's explore some common ways in which this can happen. Firstly, not getting enough sleep can negatively impact our mood, energy levels, and ability to make healthy daily choices. …
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Welcome to Walktober!
Welcome to the Walktober Challenge! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to take a daily 10-15 minute walk in the month of October. That's it. No steps to count and no special equipment. Just take a walk, preferably after dinner (more on this later*). Click here to download a tracking guide! Here's …
Walk This Way
Welcome to the Walktober Challenge! Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to take a daily 10-15 minute walk. That's it. No steps to count and no special equipment. Just take a walk, preferably after dinner (more on this later*). Here's the BEST part of the challenge - your walk can be an …
A New Chapter
So, a lot has happened in the past few months. I started college (again), got a job teaching PE for K-8th graders, and started leading movement and strength training classes at a local assisted living facility. And yep, I am still teaching boot-camp and Zoom classes, have a few personal training clients, and for the …
Up Next: A 10K Training Plan
But first, a recap. I successfully completed my 5K training plan on Sunday, May 28th, with, you guessed it! A 5K. I hadn't actually signed up for a race, so I dragged my Bottlerock-weary body out of bed and drove out to Novato to run along a very underutilized and unpopulated path. I did my …
My Training Updates and an Exciting Announcement
Training Updates Next week I complete both my 6-week running plan and my 4-week strength training program, so I wanted to share an update. 5K Training Plan This six-week training plan started with a long interval of 7 minutes, and I've built up to 26 minutes. As I've shared previously, I'm a marathon runner who …
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3 Hacks to Stop Wasting Food
A 2020 study done by Penn State revealed that U.S. households waste about a third of the food they purchase every year at a cost of $1800 per family. That's a lot of money and a lot of food going into the compost bin (which is better than the trash, but still). As our family's …
Create Your Own Weekend Wellness Retreat
Here’s how you can DIY a weekend retreat for you and your friends. How To Get Started Check in with 4 or 5 friends and see who’s interested in a morning weekend wellness retreat. Pick a date, identify whose house is best suited for the morning activities and you’re set. If no one can host, …
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