Many more than 21 days ago, I told you I was starting the 21 Day Fix to change my life… and get more active. It’s never too late to #MakeYourMove, right? But… I started, and then the dog set the kitchen on fire and that totally derailed my efforts. For a little while anyway. 25 days […]
My “Push Present” – The Treadmill Desk
Launching our book Lose the Cape! Realities from Busy Modern Moms and Strategies to Survive was in many ways like birthing a baby. Our book baby. While I won’t go into any gross descriptions or comparisons, suffice it to say, it was a lot of pain followed by tremendous joy, followed by a crap ton […]
The Fitbit Failure
I have been making a much larger effort to get some exercise back into my life. I let it go for a long time, and my body has suffered tremendously for it. While writing Lose the Cape! I spent a lot of time sitting down. That only made things worse. So as a “push present” […]
From Couch to 10K in one month!
Yes, you read that right. Couch to 10K in one month. I’m not a fitness blogger. I’m not even that fit. But I did just run a 10K last weekend, after training for less than a month. I ran the whole thing and I did not finish dead last, so I guess that now qualifies […]
From Couch to 5K – in ONE day!
I did it! I ran a 5k! With no training! I literally went from Couch to 5K – in ONE day! Why? you ask. Why not? I say! *Disclosure – I do NOT recommend this for anyone who has never run and is not currently at least a little bit active! So here is how […]
5 Ways for Busy Mamas to Stick to An Exercise Routine
Exercise and I have a love/hate relationship. While I HATE the thought of it and hate actually getting started (believe it or not, the hardest element of working out for me is actually getting in my workout clothes!) once I get started I usually have a great time. I finish up and feel great and […]