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 →
#Confidence
New Program for You!!!! We've all had those days when our Confidence level takes a hit. That day may have been caused by having to go clothing shopping. Even if you don't go up in size, the clothes may not feel or look just quite right. You may have no energy; you're not sleeping well... Continue Reading →
Compliment Sandwich
When I first started playing volleyball, 15 years ago, it was 6th grade. The coach and older players informed me that after every play - good or bad - we had to meet in the middle of our court and do some cheer or tell each other good job or high five. I hated it.... Continue Reading →
When Starting the Gym
Thursday night, I arrived to work my shift at the gym desk and found a woman firing a million questions at my male co-worker. He, quite gracefully, passed her off to me in order for him to leave. After only 30 seconds of talking with this woman, I realized how incredibly nervous and out-of-place she... Continue Reading →
Short and Sweet
I was asked to try out a new gym for a week; of course, I said yes. Now, I have been working out 4-5 days per week on average for the last year. Before that, it was 3ish days per week for several years - including CrossFit! Before that...I was a high school athlete. I... Continue Reading →
Women in EMS: Part 2
In EMT-basic class, we are told it is expected of us to be able to lift 150 pounds. At the private transport for which I worked full-time for 3.5 years, a crew of two automatically received a lift assist if the patient weighed 300 pounds or more. Considering most cots weight 60+ pounds, two EMT... Continue Reading →