©2011 photo heidi heath garwood ~ Have you given someone you love a hearty hug today? I come from a long line of huggers and personally believe it’s the most important thing we get to do with our arms. Few things can warm you to the marrow more than a monster embrace, both for the… [Continue Reading]
©2011 photo chris hope ~ Happy Groundhog Day! If you should look over at the vehicle alongside you while commuting and catch a glimpse of Punxsutawney Phil leaning into the steering wheel of a red Chevy pickup, you’ll know that wild-eyed groundhog is headed for warmer weather. Groundhog Day with Bill Murray, a humorous story where he… [Continue Reading]
©2011 photo clayton parker ~ Body Image has unleashed upon our society a horrific monster, not unlike the once ravishingly beautiful maiden, Medusa, where poisonous locks coil around thoughts and minds, fangs piercing our value system in search of unquenchable perfection. Goodness knows we can open any magazine, view advertisements or watch our favorite program… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: IntangibleArts ~ This is the time of year that people try to erase the sins of the past and many try to do so on the first day! One of my friends, who’d taken time off from working out and resolved to get back in shape, announced that she did 3 full workouts… on Monday! Most were impressed, but… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: therichardlife ~Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program benefit from a long list of health advantages. Some still fear that weight training might bulk them up in unfeminine ways; however, as women of all ages realize the benefits of resistance training, negative attitudes about… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: jrspeaks ~ “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans.” ~ Unfortunately, not everyone knows of your resolve to obtain your personal goals and real life often presents detours. For most, it’s work that interferes and establishes your priorities for the day. When other things get in the way, you may need to regroup… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: sapheron Yesterday was reckoning with reality and taking the first step to change – admitting it, not just to myself, but to the world. Today is the day to start with a clean slate, and like an artist staring at a blank canvas, I need to get started with the masterpiece. Where do I begin? I have… [Continue Reading]
As the holidays come to an end, I know what you’re thinking because I’m thinking it too. I’ve got to get serious here and drop some found pounds. Okay, so it didn’t just happen in the last 2 weeks. It was a not-so-subtle creep that started last summer. But I finally faced it when I saw… [Continue Reading]
photo credit: o5com ~ Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common exercise myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research. Exercise Myth 1. You Will Burn More Fat… [Continue Reading]
This Thanksgiving holiday, Gin’s son, Ian, and his girlfriend Shelley, took a break from their adventures (chronicled on their blog “Dirty Little Creatures“) and traveled from Japan to spend time at home with Gin and family. Gin’s sister, Pamela Steuart – quite a talented artist - snapped this great photo of the three of them. Not only is the background… [Continue Reading]
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