One of my fitness goals this year is to strengthen my core and glutes to better support my lower back. Among some other things, 2017 was the year of the lower back issue: Trying to figure out the issue, trying…
It’s Never Too Late: Why I’m Getting My Personal Trainer Certification—Again—at Age 50
I often hear the invitation: “Do something that scares you today!” It is so easy to stay in my comfort zone—my routine—where it feels safe and, well, comfortable. And it can be so hard to even begin something new that…
I ❤️ chocolate. A lot.
Anyone who know me—even little bit—knows I LOVE chocolate! If a dessert doesn’t have chocolate in it, I really have to think about if it’s even worth eating. Most of the time, it’s not. And my chocolate-loving husband once said…
One of my chihuahuas taught me some lessons this week.
This is Hailey. Hailey has bad knees. Last week Hailey tweaked one of her knees while running around the backyard. Since Hailey tries to run around the backyard—even with a tweaked knee (you should see this girl run around on…
I’ll Be Turkey Trotting on Thanksgiving Day
I’ve known about SMART Goals. For years. I’ve known how important it is to follow the SMART Goals process. For years. But from time to time, for whatever reasons, I still find myself working on goals that are not SMART….
Celebrating 50 in Destin: My Favorite Beach Spots and Healthy Swaps
John took me away on a little 50th birthday trip last week! I had lots of options, but going to the beach was at the top of my list, so that’s where we went. We left for Destin, Florida, at…
