Tips for a Well-Stocked Pantry

If your pantry is looking a little paltry these days, it's time to stock your shelves. Having what you need on hand is like having a hammer and a wrench in your toolbox.   It's not a necessity but it makes the job more pleasant. To help you out, here's my go-to Pantry Stock Up List: …

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Planting the Seed

Planting.  That's what I've done this Spring Break. Well, first there was the pulling of all weeds in the boxes that run along the fence.  Then there was planting. Well, before planting I had to  figure out what to plant.  Or rather, what to plant that would survive.  My backyard borders get full sun and …

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Veggiesaurus

I recently completed a full year of being (mostly) plant-based.   Yep. 365 days without meat, dairy (cheese, milk, butter, etc.) with the exception of some baked items, hence the "mostly" disclaimer.  I mean I'm all about full disclosure so there go. If you've been following this blog for a while, y'all know I didn't plan …

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Building Heat

Happy Valentine's Day! Here's your next 5 days of plank exercises.  Nothing earth shattering, we're just adding time and, well time. So here's the deal with these planks and this challenge.  The time and sets are guidelines.   If you are struggling with 20 seconds it's fine.  Stay there for a few more days. In  a …

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This and That

Continuing Ed In late June I'll be heading to San Diego to attend to the IDEA World Convention.     It's like I'm going home to the Mother Ship - 4 days of everything fitness; seminars, lectures, workshops, workouts, equipment testing, social media, class programming, etc., etc., and etc.  I've signed up for 10 sessions and …

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The Plank Challenge Begins

Welcome to the 20 Day Plank Challenge!  Yep, we're all about the core. Here's the plan. We'll be rotating between 5 plank variations for the Challenge, with the goal of hitting front, sides and the deep trunk muscles. This Challenge is structured for various levels.  To add to the intensity, you'll increase your hold time,  …

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Happy 2018

Happy New Year Friends! Today, instead of banging out a goal setting or go get-em article I just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year.  I hope you are able to spend it with people you love, who are important to you and who love you back unconditionally. I'll be getting out later for …

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T-Minus 4 Days

The Holiday Hustle.    Here's how it works.    Subscribe to the blog to get the workouts daily. If you need structure, print out the 25 day calendar and check off the days as you go along.  Click here for a copy of the full 25 day challenge.   Always warm up prior to beginning. Check with a doctor …

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Ker-Plank!

The Holiday Hustle.   Here's how it works.    Subscribe to the blog to get the workouts daily. If you need structure, print out the 25 day calendar and check off the days as you go along.  Click here for a copy of the full 25 day challenge.   Always warm up prior to beginning. Check with a doctor …

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