Month: September 2020

When I brought home a new puppy, I was excited to go running with her. Initially, the puppy was simply too young and little to handle it. She got tired right away. Once she got big and strong enough to run with me, she was terrible about the leash. She’d switch between pulling and becoming tangled up in my legs. […]

When I moved further south, I had to make some adjustments to my workout program. I was used to the cooler weather up north. I normally had to wait for the weather to heat up before I could get outside. The Winter temperatures and snow would often force me indoors for months at a time. With temperatures in the negative […]

I coach a well-regarded high school football team. While our school is especially small, our teams regularly win championships. My athletes win games because they are in peak physical condition. Getting the boys into their best physical shape takes hard work and non stop effort. We start our program in the pre-season as we gather the team together for training. […]

I went on the hikes on my own My boyfriend, Mark and I recently went on a two week vacation together. We toured several different countries with plans to experience the unusual and remote landscapes and culture of each. I had spent hours on research prior to our trip. I had set up quite lengthy hikes at each location along […]

A couple of years ago, I got determined to get in better shape. I had just turned forty, and I’d noticed a bit of a weight gain. I was also having some concerns with my digestive system, trouble sleeping and diminished energy. I knew I needed to do a lot more than just go on a diet for a month. […]

I signed up for gymnastic lessons when I was just a toddler. Right away, I showed a natural affinity for it and just loved everything about the sport. As I grew older, my passion for gymnastics only increased. I spent as much time as possible at the gym, working on more difficult and demanding skills. During high school as well […]

My husband Frank and I are the same age. We’ve been dating since high school. I’ve always considered health and fitness a big priority in my life. Along with keeping up with my children’s activities, working a full-time job and managing the household responsibilities, I’ve set aside time to workout every morning. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had to work […]

When my boyfriend Tim and I arranged a trip to a tropical island, we agreed that we should get in better shape. We hoped to feel confident in our swimsuits and look our best in the photographs. Tim and I also paid for a bunch of physically demanding excursions. We planned to hike a volcano, zip line by a waterfall, […]

After graduating from college, I was really lucky to get offered a job in my field. I had a great deal of student loans to cover. I also was responsible for a car payment, rent and living expenses. My small salary made it difficult. I needed to be good at my job, maximize productivity and work toward a promotion and […]

I recently had some problems with my health. Last June, I started suffering from headaches, congestion, sore throat and itchy eyes. Since I’ve never had allergies, I couldn’t figure out the reason for my symptoms. I realized that I always felt terrible in the morning, while I was heading to work. This is typically when I have the highest energy […]