The dangers of meal multi-tasking
This morning I woke up woefully late. In an attempt to save time I began wolfing down oatmeal while simultaneously trying to dry my hair. This resulted in me choking on my oatmeal. Not only highly unpleasant, but since I was alone in my hotel room when I began choking my immediate thought was, “Oh my God, I am going to die alone, half-naked and malnourished.” This horrific story illustrates a great point– the more you try to do at one time, the more likely things are to go...
Read MoreAction creates energy
When is the perfect time to make a good decision? After the mail is opened, bills paid, inbox empty, dishes washed, toenails painted? After Brad Pitt knocks on my door to let me know what Angelina is tiresome with her “Let’s save the world” chatter and that he’s always liked short girls? Nope. It is 11 p.m. I have not exercised today and I’m feeling guilty about it. I’ve been waiting for the right moment to get my butt up and move, but this magical moment has not yet arrived. ...
Read MoreLiar, Liar, Pants on Fire: What health lies are you telling yourself?
For years I obsessively purchased outdoor gear and fitness equipment. Camping accessories, snowboards (yes, plural), bicycles, rollerblades and don’t get me started on workout wear accoutrements. I knew my obsession was reaching the breaking point when I contemplated bringing home a compound bow. I don’t even know what a compound bow does. Did I need all of this stuff? No, but the purchases reinforced the story that I was telling myself; that I was a healthy person. Looking around at all of...
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