Well. Weeks 2 and 3 did not go well. This won't be much of an update... Week 2: I missed getting some groceries, so following the meal plan I had written was not happening. I did stick closely-ish to the keto diet, just not organized. Week 3: not good. Didn't write a plan, did not... Continue Reading →
My Keto Journey: the Reasoning and Prep Work
So that's the reasoning and prep work to set myself up for successful. The next part will be a review of Week 1!
Bodyweight Exercises Aren’t For Everyone
In an age when social media influencers are telling you how to get a body like theirs with bodyweight exercises and bands and 3# dumbbells, I want to be more realistic and tell you body weight exercises are not all they're cracked up to be!
Don’t Overthink It
Anyone who truly knows me should be laughing at the title of this post. For the last 9yrs, maybe even longer, I have been the queen of overthinking. At work, specifically fire and EMS, that over-thinking becomes a strength in pre-planning and scene size-up. In my personal life, it's a bit annoying. But there is one... Continue Reading →
Avoid Being Manipulated. What’s Actually Important?
Your health - mental, emotional, and physical - is far more important than the number on the scale or on the tag of that new dress you just bought.
Adapt and Grow
I had a few moments of frustration today which only made things worse. Allow me to explain. We had rope rescue training today which involved me going up a rope (with a belay line as a safety) and switching to a static rope to lower myself down. This was my first time doing such a... Continue Reading →