I don’t consider myself an “amazing” or “exceptional” woman. That's why I'm always taken aback when people say I am. It's taken time for me to simply say “Thank you” instead of disagreeing. A neighbor recently told me she marvels at my ability to work on home improvement projects with my husband. She couldn’t imagine herself “lugging around” lumber or "lifting" … [Read more...] about Yes, You Can…If You Want To!
Mind Games
Motivation: The Ebbs and Rises of Its Tide
Recently I was asked, “Why do you focus so much on race results when you don't win? You're always losing.” Ya-ouch! What a de-motivating statement! But I get it. It's the American way. You only play if you're a winner. Yeah, right...yawn! My view is this: I win every time I cross the finish line. I win every time I show up. I win every time I get a workout … [Read more...] about Motivation: The Ebbs and Rises of Its Tide
Choosing Strength Over Skinny
Whenever I pass the magazine racks in the grocery store or bookstore, there's at least one women's magazine with some scantily-dressed woman (usually very young, white and blonde) on the cover. The pose is...hmm, how shall I describe it? "Sexy"? "Slutty"? Well, definitely "Skinny"! I could easily launch into a long tirade about how sexism, body shaming, "photoshopping" and … [Read more...] about Choosing Strength Over Skinny
10 Ways Sugar Affects My Brain and Body
I recently discovered 10 ways sugar affects my brain and body. But before I get to that, I gotta admit something. Deep down, I already knew I had an issue with sugar. But, don't we all have favorite go-to sweet treats? A few of mine are chocolate cake (gluten-free, of course), Starbucks soy dark mocha lattes, and dark chocolate ice cream. But only dark chocolate. I've got to … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Sugar Affects My Brain and Body
Fight Ageism by Staying Fit
I often hear people ask why do people do what they do (yes, I'm guilty of this, too). I try to ask "Why not?" — of course, that depends on what those folks are doing! In the [Sept/Oct, 2016 issue] of Oxygen Magazine, a women's body building and strength training magazine, I read a 33-year-old reader's letter to the editor [scanned image above]. I couldn't help but shake my … [Read more...] about Fight Ageism by Staying Fit