Health and Fitness
Change Your Workout Attitude
One of the singles groups I’m member of recently posted a speed dating event for “Fit and Active Singles.” I’ll admit I was interested when I saw it, and then instantly remembered that I am not, in fact, a truly ... Read More »
1,000 More Reasons to Eat Breakfast
If you need more reasons to eat breakfast, here’s about 1,000. It makes you thinner, smarter, and helps you live longer. Check it out! Read More »
Getting Ahead of Shameful Body Image Thoughts
Body image has been appearing in the work I’ve been doing lately and as I’ve asked more questions, I’ve uncovered some deep seeded body hating conversations women have been having with themselves and their friends. Body hating conversations sound something ... Read More »
Olympic Training Tips
Lessons from Olympians – they’re infinite, really. These individuals are the most well-trained, disciplined, dedicated athletes in the world. So it’s almost insulting to compare ourselves to them in any way. But what we can learn from them, even ... Read More »
The Real Voice of the Female Athlete
Sometimes you see a video, hear a commercial on the radio, or see an ad in print and it stops you in your tracks. That’s what this Nike video did for me recently. Here, Nike juxtaposes the voices and images ... Read More »
Half Marathoner, I Am!
The inaugural Chicago Women’s Half Marathon challenged its runners to ask – why will you run? I signed up for this half marathon in February and if you’ve followed my running journey, you know this was the third half marathon ... Read More »
Advice from a Slinky on a Treadmill
There’s a new YouTube video sweeping the nation – the epic (yes, they literally use the word epic) “Slinky on a Treadmill.” In case you haven’t seen it, I’m linking it below. I was introduced to this video by Oprah.com ... Read More »
New Study Links Exercise to Higher Pay
The summer heat is officially upon us, and once again, we’ve developed another excuses not to exercise. “It’s tooooo hooooooooottttt.” Right? But as it turns out, working out might just heat up another part of your life…..your wallet! We’ve told ... Read More »
Bob Harper Accepts No Excuses
Bob Harper has cemented his reputation as one of the top fitness trainers in America with his work on The Biggest Loser, multiple DVD releases, celebrity appearances at gyms all over the country, and more. His can-do attitude and motivating ... Read More »
Jogging Your Brain
It’s easy to feel and see the physical benefits of exercise. We feel stronger, faster, our skin looks fresh, and our jeans fit better. Exercise can also be easy to quantify emotionally. After a good workout, you’ll normally feel happier ... Read More »
