Happy Friday before Christmas! I think that since Travis and I both took today off work, it is really starting to feel like the official kick-off to Christmas weekend! Something about Christmas being on a Monday this year is making it feel like the festivities should start today and last through the big day! Anyway, we started our day off with a sweaty Friday workout (as usual) but with a little Christmas spin! At our gym, it's an annual tradition to participate in the "12 Days of Christmas" workout. While the individualÂ[...]
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Last week, I posted about Michael Pollan's Food Rules. His simple breakdown on food and health (something usually so complex) resonated with me and represented the essence that I hope to convey with this blog. I would put mindful eating at the top of any list in terms of overall health. However, another vital aspect of a healthy lifestyle is exercise. I exercise for a whole gamut of reasons. Partly out of vanity, partly to maintain my strength, must mostly to keep my sanity. I have shied away from bringing up much abou[...]
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I had the chance to participate in one of my favorite weekends of the year at REINS. (For those of you that don't know, REINS is the non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program where I work.) We put on our annual "Fun Day Horse Show" where our students had the opportunity to show off everything that they have been practicing all year long for their family and friends. It takes a lot of hard work to make it happen over 2 long days, but man, it is SO worth it to see our[...]