“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. ” — Charles Schulz Happy Valentine's Day! I'm actually writing this the day before, so technically it isn't Valentine's Day yet. I'm actually not a huge Valentine's fan - I'm sure that comes as a shock to most of you - ha! But seriously, I think it is sort of a silly holiday, BUT if you like Valentine's Day, I say go for it - every person is different! A few years back, Aaron...
Ugh. I was feeling slightly sluggish this week. My legs felt like I was dragging anvils around, and I couldn't figure out what was going on. Then, one morning I realized that I hadn't taken my thyroid medication - OOOPS! That would explain it. ...
I mentioned a few posts ago (click here if you simply must watch me talk on camera like a complete bozo) that I started a group online completely focused on hiking/climbing related fitness, recipes, tips and support. The group now has over 80 members, and it has been absolutely rejuvenating for me. I thrive on creativity and connecting with others, so this is exactly what I needed (and hopefully what others needed as well!!). If you want to join, shoot me an e-mail and I...
I'm reading a book right now called "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor. It's a really good book, and the last chapter I read talked about a principal that he calls, "The 20 Second Advantage". He utilizes this technique when he wants to either become consistent with a good habit, or deter himself from a bad habit. He used the example of working out, and said that he wanted to get into a habit of exercising regularly in the morning - but, what he found...
Climbing mountains hurts. Hiking burns your legs and your lungs. I mentioned before that I teach a backpacking class at an outdoor workshop for women. As a part of this class, I usually bring a book with photographs from various hikes/climbs that I have been on. My "parting message" for the class is simple: The best times of my life have been in the wilderness, but you can look at photos and get the wrong idea about what this is really like. It is not...
When I first started travelling for work, I found myself very quickly sinking into some pretty crummy fitness/health habits. Eating out. Making excuses not to visit the gym. Lying in the hotel bed. I would come home from a week away and feel TERRIBLE. Obviously, being at home and having a routine is so much easier, but I started to realize that the poor eating and lack of exercise that I experienced during a week of travelling was filtering into my normal routine as well,...
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” — Abraham Lincoln It's that time of year again - as we teeter on the brink of an entirely new set of 365 days, it's hard not to be full of hope. Hope that we'll get better. Lose weight. Get in in shape. Save money. Eat Well. Go to the gym. And don't get me wrong - those are GOOD intentions. Nobody who has a resolution does so with ill...
