Finding the right balance of physical activity
Telling myself the “i cants” left me unmotivated, poor self confidence and obese. To accomplish my goals, I knew I had to start somewhere and the first change was my mind. When I decided to make the...
View ArticleKeeping consistent with my dream of Running an Entire 5k!
A overweight, lazy couch potato dreaming of running a 5k? That was me and the finish line seemed far away. My running consisted of less than a half a mile before I had to stop and catch my breath....
View Articlereleasing endorphins and Smiling
I’m one of 121 million in the world that lives with depression. For a large part of my life I was an unhealthy couch potato, where that lifestyle increased my depression. Running touched every part...
View Articleunexpected outcomes from Running
On July 23rd, 2011 I ran in the Silks & Satins 5k, in Saratoga Springs NY. Races (typically) give to a charity and by running in official races charities are supported, it’s a win-win for...
View Articlewhen is the Best Time of day to Run?
My younger sister Caitlin has always been a catalyst for a change in fitness by helping me run my first 5k, attend my first strength training and boot camp classes. During my health journey, my sister...
View Articlein esecuzione mentre traveling..Destination Italia
My passport and I were itching to leave the United States as my thirtieth birthday arrived. Irrational thoughts were swirling like a hurricane through my head, I wondered if I would gain the 80 lbs...
View Articlespending labor day running SEFCU 5k
Before I dreamed of becoming a runner, I spent time volunteering at SEFCU 5k. On my first shift I was assigned to pass out water at a water stop. While handing out water to runners as they...
View Articlewhat does Social Running do for You?
Before I drank the KoolAid and became a runner, I spent a lot of time volunteering. During a volunteer shift, I had the pleasure of meeting a kindhearted women; Alicia. Alicia was volunteering to...
View Articlerunning the rocky mountains…Altitude Hits…walking the rockies!
New York State statistics prove 24.5% of adults in New York are obese and 36% are overweight. Meaning 60.5% of New York State population is overweight / obese, roughly 8.5 million New York State...
View ArticleHow do you have an active Thanksgiving?
Tables filled with high calorie meals, pies and cookies does not sound like a holiday. Thankfully the City of Troy provides people the option to have an Active Thanksgiving! — When first embracing...
View ArticleHappy and Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner!
What is best part of the Holiday season to you? For me, the holidays bring happiness when I am in control of my health. Eating unhealthy food can be exciting if the food is loaded with sugar or...
View Articletaking a Year to Change My Life
Recently reading a “one year update” from a friend, it made me stop and think about my first year of my journey to a healthy lifestyle. Now it’s over 5 years and my look in the rearview mirror is what...
View ArticleThe Key to getting started on a Health Journey
People ask me for my key to weight loss and running. I could skip to the part where I made an organized detailed outline plan for success… But that part didn’t happen first. Frustration....
View ArticleA running date at the Reindeer Ramble 5k
I read most people who lose a substantial amount of weight gain it back once they hit their weight goal. Loosing 80 lbs once was enough, I needed to ensure I wouldn’t have to do it twice. I was...
View Articlecommitted to find out, is The Loch Ness Monster Real?
At one point or another we all make a commitment to become healthier. Whatever the commitment: lose weight, build muscle, run more, drink water, or start take a multi vitamin. The commitment can feel...
View ArticleScents made sense
Have you noticed on I 90 or the Northway billboards offering health insurance companies new benefits? Seeing those encouraged me to peruse my health insurance companies website, and I noticed an...
View ArticleCooking class at the Co-op
After I became a runner I started paying attention to differences between running sneakers, running clothes, running races, hydration, energy gels, physical therapists and everything between. One day...
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