Our bodies are amazing machines, aren’t they? Like any machine, some fine tuning can really improve performance and quality. I recently learned that my Zinc to Copper ratio was off. When our Zinc is low in our bodies, it can spike Estrogen. Estrogen is a nasty culprit of inflammation; inflammation is to blame for […]
Advantages of Growing Older
I tried something new with my hair today. As I curled it, I said, “Well, if it doesn’t work, I’ll just look dorky for a day. I can live with that.” How far I’ve come! Getting older definitely has its advantages. I’ve become much more comfortable in my skin. In my younger days, a bad […]
Manners Still Matter
I was taught manners, and I know I am dating myself when I say I was taught to say Mr. or Mrs. when meeting an adult. Although my family was not high on the social ladder, my mother did instill a high value for being polite. Perhaps to some technology seems to render such skills […]
Put One Foot in Front of the Other!
Today was one of those days where I was totally unmotivated, low energy and had those whiney voices in my head: “I don’t feel like exercising, and you can’t make me!” Over the holidays, I watched “Here Comes Santa Clause” and so that song popped in my head: “Put one foot in front of the […]
Increase Your Intensity
Happy New Year! Regardless of your fitness and health goals this year (lose weight, tone up, trim down, etc.) I encourage you to increase your intensity. Research finds that 80% of people do not work out hard enough to receive a healthy benefit. Although having televisions attached to cardiovascular equipment is high tech, they may […]
Stress Management Tips
One of my ultimate favorite goofy movies is Clue. You remember…the board game we used to play when we were kids? (Okay, I just dated myself). The movie is a riot. At one point, Mrs. White, under extreme stress, starts talking about how she felt like burning hot flames were radiating from her face and […]
What Tennis Has Taught Me About Life
I have enjoyed playing tennis since my youth. It is a great game of physical ability and mental strategy—on that can be played well into our golden years. Over the years, I have realized how very similar the game of tennis is to game of life. Here is what I have learned: How we play […]
I’m Thankful
As we approach Thanksgiving and the Christmas season, I pause to reflect on how truly grateful I am: For my health and the freedom to improve it each day For my family who loves me despite my flaws and quirks For my fur kids who remind me of simple pleasures For friends who have taken […]
The Vault
If someone told you that behind a steel door was 50 million dollars which you could claim with the only condition being you had to open the vault, would you? Let me sweeten the deal…you are allowed to hire experts and use any tools you wish. Would you do it? In my opinion, our health […]
Definitely!
One of my favorite running songs is a trance song that repeats the word “definitely.” I always feel inspired and fired up after hearing it. The word is powerful, meaning: unequivocally, without a doubt, strong affirmation and positively. Use it! When you question whether you will exercise today, say DEFINITELY! When asked if you will […]
