Leaving fitness to pursue health
Chalene Johnson is the creator of popular workout programs Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam and Piyo Fitness. I enjoyed taking those classes so much that I got certified in the Live Format. If you're familiar with the fitness company Beachbody, then you may recognize Chalene from the infomercials that have been airing for the last several ... read more >
The most surprising thing about turning 40….
When I was younger my 40th birthday seemed like an ominous milestone. Turning 40 appeared to be a midlife Day of Judgment where I would stand before this self-imposed judgment throne and I would discover whether or not I made the right choices in my 20's and 30's. Women seemed to loathe turning 40 because their ... read more >
Summer Faves 2021 Edition
The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco - Mark Twain Tis True...Our summer normally starts after Labor Day so I will most likely be updating this post until October. LOL! Favorite Summertime Beverages Cheers to getting the Party Started Simpler Wines, Trader Joes I love these little wines! They have such ... read more >
The one thing we’ve needed most in this pandemic
"If everyone had worn a mask, then we would be done with this pandemic." "If everyone stayed at home, then this would be over." "It's the Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Green Party's fault that this pandemic is still going on." These were common statements that people made during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but none of these ... read more >
3 Reasons to get a Peloton Membership
When the gyms closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I found myself needing something more to keep my workout motivation going. Fore years, I had been hearing about all of the awesome Peloton instructors so I decided to sign up for a 3-month trial membership. I was hooked. I don't have a Peloton Bike or ... read more >
Why we need to stop asking athletes to save the world
Simone Biles's withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Games due to concerns was met with shock, empathy, compassion, and of course the usual critics and outrage machines. When I look at Simone Biles the athlete, I see a dominant once-in-a-lifetime talent. She has been called the Great Gymnast of all time with several moves named after ... read more >