“You can’t out-exercise your diet.” Those words pierced my ears at a 5am gym class. It came out of the mouth of one of my favorite instructors. “That is too much reality this early in the morning.” was my initial response. But she was right. I used to squeeze in any cardio to justify anContinue reading “You Can’t Out-exercise Your Diet.”
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Motivation
Congrats to the Jayhawks on their exceptional game last night. Both teams made it a night to remember! A game like this leaves me wondering: What was the secret ingredient that allowed Kansas to come back from a 16 point deficit? Was it the powerhouse skills of Agbaji or McCormack? Was it the collaboration ofContinue reading “Motivation”
Take Action!
“A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step.”- Lao Tzu …. What is one action step you are going to take today towards your health goals? Please share in the post. ~Wing Woman
Dad Bod: Redefined
A friend recently shared this meme with me: While I appreciate the concern for your child’s safety, there are other ways to secure your child 😉 The days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly rising. Will you be confident to go shirtless at the beach in a month or two? If you answeredContinue reading “Dad Bod: Redefined”
Been Caving Lately?
I wish I was referring to Spelunking, but sadly, no. This has been an emotional month. The state of the world has weighed heavy on my heart. Add some personal losses and looming deadlines…tick, tick, tick, boom: the perfect storm for self-sabotage… I caved BIG TIME. Indulged in comfort food: check. Skipped a few workouts:Continue reading “Been Caving Lately?”
Excuse Manifester
I want to create a Magic 8 Ball, but instead of yes/ no answers, it is filled with excuses for why we don’t prioritize our health. Hit me with some of the great excuses you’ve heard over the years.
Surgery vs Food Part II
Does it Have to be Either / Or? Thanks for all the responses to the first post. Great discussion on all the concerns that come with this topic! In the first post, I raised a red flag on the fact that I heard 11 erectile dysfunction ads on the radio within a one-hour program. SeveralContinue reading “Surgery vs Food Part II”
Surgery vs Food…
Does it have to be either/ or? Okay gentlemen, help me understand this: I heard 11 different advertisements for Erectile Dysfunction solutions over a span of 3 commercial breaks! This one local radio station had 11 ED ads within three commercial breaks!?! Let’s put this in perspective: The average commercial break is 3.5 minutes andContinue reading “Surgery vs Food…”
Honoring Henrietta Lacks
Happy Black History Month! NPR released an article where I pulled this statement, “This year’s theme, Black Health and Wellness, pays homage to medical scholars and health care providers. The theme is especially timely as we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected minority communities and placed unique burdens on Black health careContinue reading “Honoring Henrietta Lacks”
Holiday Health Challenge Week 6
Week 6: Practice Pull out your coping techniques! Today is the day we preserve the space to fine-tune the tools we have identified to combat our triggers. Now before you brush off the notion of practicing, remember: muscle memory is crucial for executing anything effectively, and in order to do that, you need to haveContinue reading “Holiday Health Challenge Week 6”
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