Category: Health + Fitness

Struggle is my word this month. May has been a rough month. I got aboard the struggle bus and keep trying to get off. I don’t know why I am having such a difficult time. Or why I can’t seem to get myself to workout, despite wanting to workout and wanting to change. I started…

I have been MIA for the last few months. I fell behind on everything! I did finish my 12-week weight lifting challenge, although it was not perfect or pretty! I struggled toward the end and missed a few workouts but overall did pretty well. I also stopped tracking my food for a few weeks, which is…

The Marathon: is it the ultimate runner’s goal? I pose this question because for several years it has been my goal. After I ran my first half I thought, I could do a full. I didn’t set it as a goal at the time but it was in the back of my head as something…

This year is different. I will complete my first marathon. How do I know this after only two weeks of training? It is all completely mental. I am in a much better space mentally this year than last year. I have good and bad days. I have doubts but it is so much different than…

My goal for July was to get back into an exercise routine and start eating better. Did I smash both goals? Nope. Not even close. July ended up being a bit of a whirlwind for me. It started with the death of a family member and a quick trip home and ended with a vacation,…

Last Fourth of July I ran the inaugural Firecracker 4 Mile in my hometown. I was home for a happy time, a family reunion with relatives from Norway. I was able to run with my dad. I love running races in my hometown because I get to see it from a new point of view….

“If you don’t take care of your body where are you going to live?” I don’t care if you are a healthy weight, overweight or obese… are you happy with your body? If not, you need to figure out why and what makes you unhappy and take steps to change it. People of all sizes…

Do you remember eating the giant sweet tarts as a kid? All the sugar. All the sour. All the yum. How would you feel about an adult version? A giant sweet tart that gives you a nice energy boost? Glukos energy tabs do just that. I use them before an evening run or weight lifting…

I have a problem. I can’t stop buying workout clothes, gadgets, shoes, and gear. My dresser is exploding with compression shorts, tech t’s, and sports bras. My gear box is spilling out visors, headphones, and sunglasses. I am always going to want new gear so I needed to find a way to reign in my…

How many of you struggle with finding the motivation to find a routine? I know I do. I struggle each day, week, month, year to establish a workout routine. To find a grove. To keep going. I have no problem with other routines. I have my morning routine down to a science. I know exactly…