May 2023: SMART Goals | “It’s the smart thing to do”
Do you know what one of the most common barriers cited for lack of exercise is? If you guessed ‘time’, you’d be correct. Others include unrealistic goals, lack of convenience and lack of social support. As my life situations change, so does my exercise regimen. One way I’m learning to adjust is by setting SMART goals. SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Continue reading May 2023: SMART Goals | “It’s the smart thing to do”
21 weeks
Monday: This is my first time having a cold while pregnant and it sucks. Everyone here has a cold right now but patient zero, Lincoln, seems to be doing the best. He should be since he spent all of last … Continue reading 21 weeks
How do I unwind after a demanding day?
I start my unwinding with a long warm shower by myself. I have young children so I wait until they are in bed so I can guarantee no interruptions. Sometimes I have music and other times I don’t. It’s really … Continue reading How do I unwind after a demanding day?
20 weeks
Friday: Phew! It’s been a busy three weeks. We announced our pregnancy to the family last weekend. That was a relief. I’m feeling movement more frequently now. Not strong enough to feel on the outside yet but he’s been … Continue reading 20 weeks
How do I make exercise fun?
What’s the most fun way to exercise? The most fun way for me to exercise is with upbeat music and, if my exercise is being led by an instructor, a high-energy and engaging instructor. Running, dance cardio, and rhythm cycling, … Continue reading How do I make exercise fun?
April 2023: Meditation | “It is what you think”
Meditation is a great way to connect and stay connected to your inner self. It can also help you to reduce stress, and anxiety, and increase your daily focus. So what is it, exactly? Dictionary.com describes meditation as, “1. to engage in thought … Continue reading April 2023: Meditation | “It is what you think”
My Top Books To Read for 2023
Let me start by saying that I’m not an avid reader and I’m working on changing that. My reading list includes six books authored by women (Happy Women’s History Month!) and one that is illustrated by a woman. Most of … Continue reading My Top Books To Read for 2023
March 2023: Now, Walk It Out | “It’s time to move!”
This month I invite you join me in a challenge that I’m calling “Now, Walk It Out”. The weather will be warming up soon and there’s no time like the present to get out and walk it out! The rules … Continue reading March 2023: Now, Walk It Out | “It’s time to move!”
February 2023: Breath and Stretch | “It feels good”
Everyone knows you should stretch before and after your workout, right? But what about stretching just for the sake of stretching? Just stretching because it feels good. If you aren’t, you’re really missing out. General stretching is so underrated. It … Continue reading February 2023: Breath and Stretch | “It feels good”
DIY Valentine’s Day Goodie Bag
I’ve been loving these holiday themed burlap bags from Dollar Tree so when I saw these, with the hearts, I just had to snag a few for the class. Continue reading DIY Valentine’s Day Goodie Bag
L. Bradley 