Do you ever find that inquiring about employment or calling a store to inquire about a product can be intimidating or awkward? Asking “Are you hiring new employees now? or “Can you tell me how long your sale will run?” can be daunting and turn your stomach into knots. It can keep you from actually […]
Shorter but Sweet
It’s so important to fit in your exercise even when you are short of time. Less is better than none! Today I was able to fit in 3 miles of running with just a little backwards walking. I find that I have to do at least some backwards walking as my hamstring is not completely […]
Change Is Your Friend, Accept This Friendship!
Change can be your new friend, did you know that? Change means something different for everyone, but if you look at it as an opportunity, it can do wonderful things for you! Change is a chance for renewing old ways, altering old habits, or accepting new relationships. Don’t fear this powerful word. We all can […]
Pushing Myself Did The Trick Today!
When I woke up today I knew it was my “running day” but I really could have just taken a shower and started my day instead. I just didn’t feel like exercising! I am so glad I threw my work out clothes on and pushed my self out the front door and hit the pavement! […]
The Take-Away-Fat Fairies Visited Again!
My Spring Challenge is over, but my Fitness Journey has just begun! I woke up today, after having thick crust pizza last night to a sheer joy of another vanishing pound on the scale! Those Take-Away-Fat Fairies visited me again! Love those fairies! I have now lost a total of 7 pounds in 7 weeks […]
Want To Really Go Forward? Try Going Backward!
Have you ever thought of adding walking backwards to your workouts? If you haven’t, you should! Walking or running backwards uses more energy, which burns more calories. I have incorporated walking/running backwards into my running workouts. I have been amazed how I am noticing differences with my ability to run better with longer strides and […]