I have never been a morning person. In high school, I would repeatedly wait until the last minute to drive to school. It got so bad my brother refused to ride with me and started taking the bus instead! Now, as an adult and a mom, mostly gone are the days of sleeping in. Sleeping … Read more
Most of the all natural recipes I have tried in the past were the result of trying to replace items I already purchased. For homemade foot powder, this was not the case. I didn’t have any foot powder to begin with. While it’s common to use foot powder, I personally had never used any. However, … Read more
When I first started running regularly I used to frequently get a painful pinch on the side part of my torso, around my mid-section, below my rib cage. These are called running cramps. The pinching quickly brought me back to high school gym class and the pinch I would feel in my diaphragm after being … Read more
When you are stuck inside it can be easy to feel bored or frustrated and not know what to do at home. Whether it’s crummy weather outside that’s keeping you in, tight finances or maybe you don’t feel well. There are many times to be at home. While you are home you can easily stay … Read more
Several Orangetheory Fitness locations popped up in the greater Cleveland area over the last several years. It was on my to do list to try an Orangetheory Fitness workout and I finally got around to doing so and write an Orangetheory Review. Orangetheory workouts are a little mysterious and the process to sign up and … Read more
For many years, I wasn’t much of a goal setter or a New Years Resolution type person. It seemed, at the time, that most people who set those intentions would break them fairly soon, so I figured why bother? That changed a few years ago after I heard about setting SMART goals. Setting SMART goals … Read more
For years I used a homemade face scrub made from baking soda. For a few years I fell off the wagon and stopped using it, in part because I was a little self-conscious over the ingredients when everyone was using a purchased commercial face scrub. But then I realized the baking soda based face scrub … Read more
“Do you taper for a 5K?” The answer to this question varies depending on your personal approach to training, your goals and timeline going into a 5K race. Running a 5K may seem like a short distance at only 3.1 miles, but, like any race, it takes mindful preparation to compete well. Before determining if you should taper … Read more
When I first started running I was diagnosed with something that is becoming more and more common. It’s common among runners and other athletes but it’s also common among people who work in offices and sit most of the day. It’s becoming more and more common – weak butt or what is also known as … Read more