Finding the motivation to work out can be challenging, even for those who regularly work out. Sometimes it is just difficult to get yourself out of the door. I can admit it – there are times when the lure of the couch is very strong. But I always feel better after working out. Much better,…
How to Find Your Why
Have you ever felt like you were kind of aimlessly wandering through life, just going through the motions to get through each day? We’ve probably all been there at one time or another. Or maybe you set goals for yourself but find yourself struggling to achieve them and can’t figure out why. Often, the reason…
10 Incredible Benefits of Walking
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise available to us but many people doubt just how beneficial it can be as a form of fitness. Besides being easy to do, it’s also one of the least expensive and most convenient ways to burn some calories. All you need is a comfortable pair of…
9 Ways to Burn More Calories Without Exercising
I’ve given the secret to weight loss and maintenance before. If you don’t know what it is, I’ll fill you in. It’s eat the right kinds of food in the right portions (not necessarily less) and move more. That’s it! There is no magic pill, procedure, or diet. One of the most common reasons I…
Rediscovering Your Motivation #GoodnessToGreatness
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryALittleGoodness #CollectiveBias The past year or so has been challenging for me in many ways. There have been lots of ups and downs, to say the least! I’ve had everything from weddings to new babies to having my appendix…
Simple Tips to Start Exercising
I’ve heard every excuse in the book about not exercising. You’ve probably heard them too (or….gasp….said them yourself). How about “I don’t have time”, “I’m not good at running/swimming/yoga/whatever else”, “I’m too tired”, “I have young kids”, “Exercise is boring”, “I don’t like to sweat”. Any of these sound familiar? The list could go on…
15 Ways to Get in More Steps Every Day
You’ve probably heard that it is recommended that we get somewhere around 10,000 steps a day. Considering 10,000 steps is somewhere around 5 miles, this can be a bit of a challenge for many of us, especially those of us with more sedentary jobs. But don’t worry, there are several ways to pile up those…
What to do when you fail
This post was supposed to be about something entirely different but sometimes things just don’t work out the way you planned. As many of you that regularly read my blog know, I set some running goals for myself this year. One of those goals was to run a sub-4 hour marathon. My plan was to…
Why I don’t count calories
I get asked regularly about how many calories I eat and how I keep track of calories. While I do watch what I eat, I don’t count calories. This really surprises most people. So I thought I’d share my reasons for not counting calories. It’s too cumbersome and feels obsessive. While I do feel there…
The Importance of Proper Hydration
Water is the main component of that makes up about 60 percent of our body weight and every functioning system in the body relies on water to work property. The importance of proper hydration cannot be underestimated. Dehydration is a real issue and many people are suffering from dehydration without even knowing it. Dehydration is…
