(originally written August 22, 2012) This morning I went for a run….set out on a trail that I’ve ran 1,000 times before…only to fall 15 minutes into my stride. I was shocked and hurt. Someone saw me fall and ran back to check on me. I was grateful for their willingness to help and eventually…
(originally written September 18, 2012) Most of my close friends and clients know that I have had intense lower back pain for almost a year. I have no idea where this pain came from and have tried several things in order to correct it. The one thing I do know is that lower back pain…
It’s Friday morning and you’re sitting in your cubicle daydreaming about happy hour. By that night you and your coworkers have thrown down a few greasy appetizers and an unknown amount of cocktails. Before you know it it is Saturday. You sleep in, skip the gym and meet friends for brunch (where of course there…
If you can walk, then you can run. And, if you can hit five sales in one hour on a Saturday morning, then you can run a 5K on one of those Saturday mornings too! You can totally do it, and here is why you should: Workout Makeover: If your workout routine has entered into…
Did you know that being silly is healthy?! I do. As a certified class clown turned FitGirl I live for a good sweaty laugh. The health benefits of laughter are both understated and underused, so turn that frown upside down and get ready to laugh your butt off (literally)! Be A Silly Sweater. Remember when…
Gone are the days of low carb diets. Let the church say, “Amen!” Just like peasant tops, “The Atkins” and “South Beach” diet or sooooo 2002. So stop subscribing to this fad gone bad and welcome Mr. and Mrs. Starch back into your life! Scientifically put, our bodies NEED carbs. We convert carbs into glucose,…
