This lock-down most of the country - world - has been in for nearly two months has given us a lot of opportunity for good (already discussed here), but it has also given us a lot of time to think and over-think. (Quick Note: by "us," I mean women because I have absolutely no idea... Continue Reading →
So You’re Thinking about Wrist Wraps
If you've been in a gym or seen photos and youtube videos of people lifting, you've probably seen people wearing wrist wraps. Not gonna lie. Some of them are wearing them purely because they think they make them look tough or strong. I and some of my lifting buddies wear them for other reasons. Yours... Continue Reading →
Taking Advantage of the Covid
If you have had the chance to talk with me personally, you know my thoughts on this whole coronavirus; I'm not going to get into that here. Instead! Let's look at some of the positives of this whole covid-19 situation! I've started doing morning yoga, working on mobility; flexibility; and stability. I've always noticed that... Continue Reading →
We are Resolved
It's that time of year. . . Last year, the theme of the new year celebration was "new year, new me." This year, there's a lot of reflection over the last decade. It hit me today that I've been thinking about this last decade as 2000. . .and it was actually 2010! Yikes! There's also... Continue Reading →
Is Going to the Gym Making Us Lazier?
It's been a long, long three months. Fire School is almost over which means I'll be able to actually finish the articles I have half done for a new series. In the meantime. . . This topic came up last night when I arrived to work my shift. My co-worker wanted me to know a... Continue Reading →
Fall Food
The last month has been crazy, and this month...or the next 3...will only get crazier! In Practical Stress Reduction, I mentioned how important meal planning was going to be for me in the upcoming months. Well. Let me tell you: "important" is an understatement! I'm not as young as I used to be, folks! Taking... Continue Reading →