It was a dark and stormy night. . . It actually wasn't. It was a bright and sunny afternoon; too humid and hot for my taste, but some people like it. I was getting ready to head to the gym and then mow my yard. Literally, as I grabbed my water bottle to leave, there... Continue Reading →
Functional Fitness in the Real World
I applied for a grant for my fire department for some fitness equipment, and they requested a photo of something on our department, fitness-related. Probies are a wonderful group. I called one of ours to come up to the station where he got into full gear (minus the SCBA), I grabbed a kettlebell from my... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons You Should Try Yoga
Yoga is a powerful vehicle for change. As you build strength you start to believe in your own potential. - Tiffany Cruikshank I will be honest. I am one who used to roll my eyes at yoga. Yoga days in P.E. were nap days. Yoga pants were pajamas. It was some pagan practice. Then I... Continue Reading →
4 Letter Word, pt 4
In this 4 Letter Word series thus far, we have covered:* Keto and Paleo in the first part, 4 Letter Word* Low Carb and Vegetarian in 4 Letter Word, pt 2* Mediterranean and Vegan in 4 Letter Word, pt 3 Before we get into the last 2 diets I have planned to write about (for... Continue Reading →
When Life Gives You Lemons
It's Resurrection Sunday. The plan was to go to church with my parents and brother this morning, run home to change, and then head back over for Sunday dinner. Then my sinuses decided to flare up Friday night and get worse Saturday to the point where I sent my mum a text that I would... Continue Reading →
Stronger Together
Have you been to a wedding lately? Pretty much every wedding I've been to has something publicly symbolizing the two become one - the unity candle (usually my favorite), the sand thing (which I really don't get), and lately, ropes being twisted or braided together. I actually quite like the rope idea; first saw it... Continue Reading →