Category Archives: Physical Activity

Before I Had Kids, I Never Planted a Fake Tree

Before I had kids, I never planted a fake tree.  Before I had kids, I had never bought chicken nuggets, tater tots, or fruit snacks.  Before I had kids, I went to Jazzercise, did yoga, and went for walks with friends.  Before I had kids, I didn’t have to take out the trash as much. Now that I have kids, I still try.  I still try to make my world and the world around me a little greener, and healthier.  Now
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Spring Forward, Literally

Spring officially began this weekend. It is a good time of year to check in with your health goals. If you started the year off with a resolution to make a few changes, how is it going? I think I’ve been trying to get back into a consistent exercise routine for a good 3 or 4 years now. I am sure I am not alone in that.  What makes a difference for you in keeping to a new routine? Whether
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Winter Exercise

It’s the first part of January, 2010, and there is 26-plus inches of snow on the ground here.  The wind chill is 20⁰ below zero.   Do you feel like exercising?  Most people would hole up on the couch with a blanket and a bag of munchies and call it a day!  Sometimes that’s alright.  What about those resolutions to exercise more?  Maybe you exercise three or more times per week now, but the treadmill is starting to look like the
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