My how time flies! Apparently–according to the calendar, at least–we are one month into spring. I’m not sure Old Man Winter got the message. Nevertheless, I am moving full-speed ahead (or slightly below the speed limit) on my Spring Bucket List. Health and fitness 1. Train for and complete the Utah Valley 10k. I started … [Read more…]
I want to be like a caterpillar. Eat a lot. Sleep for awhile. Then wake up beautiful. We’ve come to the end of the Orangetheory 8-week transformation challenge, and while I’m not exactly transformed, I am a couple of pounds lighter and a whole lot more educated. Workouts Achievements. Over the course of the challenge, … [Read more…]
If I were sitting across from you today and asked the question “Who are you?” how would you answer? If it were our first meeting, I assume you would start with your name, but beyond that basic title, who are you? If you asked me, I might say I’m a middle-aged woman, a mother, a … [Read more…]
Yeah! Spring is officially here (if only Mother Nature will cooperate)! Mother Nature may be unpredictable, but one thing’s for certain–it’s time to give a final accounting of my Winter Bucket List and move on to my new Spring Bucket List. Winter bucket list wrap-up Health and fitness Try three new healthy recipes. Mission exceeded; … [Read more…]
A couple of months ago, Leanne at Cresting the Hill posed five tough questions that she’d asked herself for the first time. She also shared a link to the article that inspired her query, 50 Tough Questions You Never Ask Yourself, but Should, by Marla Tabaka. After thinking long and hard about the five questions … [Read more…]
Two months ago, I joined with a group of my blogger friends to create our fall bucket lists, with a commitment to check in every month. Well, it’s that time again, so here’s the latest progress. Health and fitness 1. Try a new workout. Mission accomplished! I tried Orangetheory Fitness and loved it. If you’re … [Read more…]
Two months ago, I lamented on this blog that I was bored with my go-to exercise routines and wanted to mix things up. Three weeks later, I still hadn’t done anything about it, so I put “Try a new workout” on my Fall Bucket List. It would be another six weeks before I accomplished that goal, … [Read more…]
I am pleased to report that I have exercised regularly (4-6 times a week) for more than a decade now. I’ve done power walking, weight lifting, yoga, running, Beach Body routines, stationary bike, and more. Most of these workouts I have done solo, either at the gym or in my home. I like that because … [Read more…]
What does wellness mean to you? Health, fitness, happiness…something more? When I think of wellness, I think of caring for my mind, body, and soul. Here’s what the experts have to say on the matter: Merriam-Webster defines wellness as the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal. The … [Read more…]
Tomorrow is the official start of summer. With temperatures reaching triple digits here in Utah, it definitely feels like it! Knowing how time flies, and not wanting to reach the end of the season asking “Where did the summer go and why didn’t I do anything?,” I am joining a group of blogger buddies in … [Read more…]