I typically have a ridiculously strong immune system. When my husband spent our vacation suffering from a cold, it never occurred to me that I'd have any problems. So last Wednesday, on the eve of our return, I pushed my sniffles and scratchy throat aside and thoroughly ignored them. And there they sat for four ...
Tag Archive: wellness
Another 40: Days 22-32
Yes, I've been terrible about following through on the documentation of this 40-day challenge. Since we last spoke, I went on vacation. For anyone who wonders if they should skip the hoopla of the holidays and head for the tropics, my answer is an unequivocal yes. In the course of a week, I read a
Protected: Another 40: The Best of ’09 Challenge
I've been observing the Best of 2009 challenge from a distance via Twitter, but I didn't decide to jump in until I read this post from Gwen Bell. When my mom died it signaled the loss a buffer between youth and old ...
Another 40: Days 8 and 9
Perhaps I was a bit hasty in embarking on this 40-day challenge. Worse than my work schedule being uncooperative, the weather has been downright nasty. For the past several days, we've had overnight lows in the 20s. Considering the problems that I had in October with running on wet leaves, there's no way that I'm ...
10 Tips From a Personal Trainer
I'm usually not much of a straight-up link reposter, but I thought that this one, from the Huffington Post, was the best set of no-nonsense fitness tips that I'd seen in one place. So behold: the Top 10 Tips From a Personal Trainer.
Why Does “Self” Mean “Selfish”?
In September, I started a 40-day commitment to my personal wellness: exercise, hydration and keeping an eye on my admittedly poor consumption of fruits and vegetables. It was fantastic. When I exercise, I sleep better, think more clearly and do a much better job of managing stress. I posted my daily results to a specific ...