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Category: Health & Fitness

This category will include aches and pains, aging, exercise, gym life, health, and taking care of yourself.

Have to drink and run? Not fun
2016, aging, Humor, life

Have to drink and run? Not fun

A “prepper for a colonoscopy” is merely a pooper, stockpiling nothing, flushing everything. Continue reading Have to drink and run? Not fun

When your friend battles breast cancer…
2016, character, friends, gym life

When your friend battles breast cancer…

What I appreciated most about Connie throughout her battle with breast cancer was her transparency. Continue reading When your friend battles breast cancer…

Fight breast cancer and carry a big stick…
2016, friends, gym life

Fight breast cancer and carry a big stick…

I don’t care if this blog post goes viral, but I sure wish your prayers, good thoughts, fingers crossed or whatever on Connie’s behalf do. Pray for Connie. Spread the word, please. Continue reading Fight breast cancer and carry a big stick…

An argument for communication…
2016, character, gym life, Humor

An argument for communication…

How I was forced to communicate my frustration with someone’s lack of communication. Continue reading An argument for communication…

Did you have a nice trip?
2016, aging, Humor, work

Did you have a nice trip?

I fell, sprawled on hands and knees — but no scrapes, no bruises, just a wrenched back that I optimistically thought might have been moved into alignment. Continue reading Did you have a nice trip?

Keep the girls covered…
2016, gym life, Humor, life

Keep the girls covered…

It might be American culture or simply our locker room’s culture, but our unwritten rules clearly indicate that nakedness is a transitory state. Continue reading Keep the girls covered…

“Sara’s birthday’s in the house”
2016, friends, gym life, Humor

“Sara’s birthday’s in the house”

Sara’s birthday’s in the house. Or gym. Or office. Wherever. Today. Continue reading “Sara’s birthday’s in the house”

Today’s workout goal? No sweat!
2016, gym life, Humor, life

Today’s workout goal? No sweat!

The reason was this: I had walked into the nearly empty locker room before 6 this morning in time to hear a woman in a wet swimsuit say, “The showers are closed?” Continue reading Today’s workout goal? No sweat!

When you get to tell your story…
2016, Christian life, gym life, inspiration

When you get to tell your story…

Stories never cease to remind me that God can make something incredible from a perfect mess. Continue reading When you get to tell your story…

Six things I learned from back pain…
2016, back pain, Humor, life, take care

Six things I learned from back pain…

My back talks. When I listen, it tells me what to do. When I don’t, it gets downright bossy. Back pain, I’ve discovered, is a good teacher. Continue reading Six things I learned from back pain…

How’s your masterpiece?
2016, Christian life, gym life, Humor

How’s your masterpiece?

Thinking of my body as a masterpiece — as Rosie does — makes me appreciate how and why God made me uniquely me. Continue reading How’s your masterpiece?

Was this an unredeemable moment?
2016, gym life, Humor, memories

Was this an unredeemable moment?

What kind of person can leave behind a tampon in a shower? Did it fall out, unnoticed? (Not bloody likely.) Continue reading Was this an unredeemable moment?

Skimpy showers suit me…
2016, exercise, Humor, life

Skimpy showers suit me…

Longer workouts, shorter waits, happy hair, and still early to work — all because I didn’t get what I wanted. Continue reading Skimpy showers suit me…

I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…
2016, exercise, Humor

I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…

For those of you not wearing a Fitbit tracker, “the buzz” is a vibration and visual display of celebration that flickers across the tiny digital screen when you reach your goal for the day. It’s like a party on my wrist. Continue reading I wear my Fitbit for the buzz…

A little advice on “cow tipping”…
2016, exercise, Humor

A little advice on “cow tipping”…

I can no longer remember just how I responded to Mr. Namaste. I’m sure I remained my sweet, friendly self though inside I was thinking, “Let me give you some advice about ‘cow tipping,’ Mr. Namaste. Don’t. Say. It.” Continue reading A little advice on “cow tipping”…

All in a day’s workout…
2016, character, exercise, Humor, inspiration

All in a day’s workout…

It was just a typical day at the health club — a snapshot of the workout world that encourages me to join it each day. See you there! Continue reading All in a day’s workout…

Secrets to success at the gym…
2016, exercise, friends, inspiration

Secrets to success at the gym…

  What separates those who succeed at their New Year’s resolutions from those who don’t? Some sources indicate that 40 … Continue reading Secrets to success at the gym…

How to pack for the gym…
2016, exercise, Humor, life

How to pack for the gym…

If your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym means you’ll be showering and getting dressed at the health club, … Continue reading How to pack for the gym…

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