On this edition of Workout Wednesday let's just cut to the chase. Exercise is good for you. It's good for you from top to bottom and inside out. It keeps your ticker ticking, blood pumping, muscles strong and your mental state on an even keel. (For the most part). All it takes is about 10 …
Monday Motivation – Start Where You Are Now
As you navigate your way along your fitness journey, here's a tip. Stop comparing your today self to your self 5, 10 or 20 years ago. Your body today. Your your family sitch today. Your work sitch today. Your everything sitch today is different than it was before. So you need to set your goals …
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Fitness Friday – Perfect Your Posture
Remember when you were a kid at the dinner table and one (or maybe both) of your parents would tell you to "sit up straight" instead of slouching over your plate? So, my tip for today is to listen to your parents and sit up straight. Our posture, for lack of a better word, sucks. …
Fitness Friday – Yes, Moving Matters
Today I'm sharing an article from the NY Times, courtesy of Kelly's Fitness Article of the Day on Facebook. If you are in information geek like me, you should "Like" her page at https://www.facebook.com/kellysfitnessarticleoftheday/ The study and subsequent article describe a correlation between exercise and longevity in older adults. It underscores the importance of physical …
Workout Wednesday – Yoga! Yoga! Yoga!
We could all do with a little Namaste so here's a shout out to my girl Adriene. Check out her YouTube channel and try some of her videos. She is inclusive of people of all levels and abilities and makes you feel great about yourself wherever you are. I recommend this 19-minute full body practice. …
Motivation Monday – What Doesn’t “Hill” You Makes You Stronger
Yesterday my friend Barbara, Carolyn and I ran a 12 mile training run. We started in the Headlands, ran down and across the GG Bridge towards the Marina Green. Surprise! As we came down the stairs near the Warming Hut we dropped smack dab into the "Bridge to Bridge" race. Undaunted we hopped in (BUT, …
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Grains, Greens and Beans
For anyone who's been wondering how to begin eating a more plant-based diet, here's a tip. Keep it simple and think of bowls. Mexi-Cali Breakfast Bowl: Top a bowl of cooked oats topped with cooked greens (fresh or frozen spinach, chard, kale or collard greens), and pinto or black beans. Add salsa and some avocado …
