Category: Fitness/Exercise

  • Paleo Update Day 16

    Last night was tough for me — I craved something sweet. What I wanted was ice cream — what I had was an Apple Pie Larabar and some cashews. Not quite the same but I figured my body was trying to tell me about something it needed and might as well choose something healthy. In…

  • Friday Group Training Workout

    Chilly mornings make it tough to get up but one good thing about it being a habit — you don’t even let that deter you. It goes back to that sleep monster voice — I am getting really good at muting it. Its like the exercise I do each morning — you get better the…

  • Working and Day 15 Paleo Update

    The downpour rain meant we were inside for today’s workout. Today marks Day 15 of Paleo eating and I am still raring to go. I haven’t felt deprived or hungry — that’s because I am eating a lot of food – its just a complete switch in the kinds of foods I am eating. Most…

  • For Some in New York Marathon, Barefoot Is Way to Go

    For Some in New York Marathon, Barefoot Is Way to Go – NYTimes.com. If running 26.2 miles in a couple of hours seems daunting, imagine doing it barefoot. Barefoot runners are still a tiny number of the more than 43,000 expected to race in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, but organizers say they…

  • 11 biggest health cop-outs that hold you back

    11 biggest health cop-outs that hold you back – As busy people know, coming up with good-for-you goals, such as snacking on more veggies or carving out enough “me time,” isn’t the issue. It’s making them stick. But, thankfully, there is plenty of good science on how to make your health or fitness goals last…

  • Tiny steps can be just as valuable as a giant leap

    The list below of Paleo encouraged and discouraged foods was found here – Please read it and follow it with a grain of salt. It really depends on who you read and how they interpret Paleo eating on whether to get rid of ALL of the foods listed on the discouraged list. I am certainly…

  • Yeah – A Cold Morning Workout

    A really chilly morning with temps in the low 30s — brrrrr! I went to camp fully expecting the entire thing to be inside but was pleasantly surprised to find out only the warm-up and one station was! Yippee! warmup shuffles push-ups checkpoints jump skips corex2 feet hooked with partner crunches side to side hands…

  • Paleo Taco Salad

    Tried a Paleo taco salad today from a xfit site I found online. I thought it was pretty tasty once I added some salt and pepper – the kids weren’t so thrilled with it but they don’t like tacos in general. Taco Seasoning for Ground Meats: 1 TBSP Chilli Powder 1 TBSP Cumin 1 TBSP…

  • Post Halloween Workout

    No lying — boot camp is not as fun when its friggin freezing outside. I find that I have to remind myself that once I get going — I will be feeling the heat and the cold won’t bother me. It’s just the time between that that’s rough. Also the cold generally means less people…

  • Girl Scout Walk Together 3m hike

    What a gorgeous day yesterday was for the Girl Scout Walk Together 3 mile hike. The scenery was beautiful and I loved hanging out with Ms Bea -chatting away and exercising! Perfect way to spend a day together. I really enjoy hearing her perspective on whats going on in her life, friends, and health. I…