In life we’re always told to DO DO DO. This is a list of the ‘don’ts’ you should follow daily to lead a healthier and happier existence overall. Sometimes NOT doing is the best thing for us. The Don’t List of Life Don’t live in a black and white world when you can exist in […]
Body Image
A Runner’s Body Doesn’t Exist
A discussion on whether or not certain body types lend themselves to excelling at sport. Perhaps any body can be a runner’s (or lifter’s or swimmer’s or dancer’s) body with a little hard work and determination. “Do you run?” “You look like a runner.” “You must be pretty fast…I bet you run.” I used to […]
Reasons to Love Your Body
Small reminders to give your body some love. It does a lot for us and we should appreciate it on a daily basis. A few simple reasons to love your body… It miraculously heals itself without your prompting. It helps us smell wonderful things like cinnamon, coffee, and freshly baked peanut butter cookies. It allows […]
A Thought on the Holidays
Don’t just ‘get through’ the holidays…Actually ENJOY THEM! The holidays have become synonymous with dieting, ‘staying on track’, and keeping off weight. Well it’s time to get back to what the true reasons for the season are: family, fun, togetherness, and giving. How To ‘Get Through’ The Holidays! Make It Through The Holidays Without Gaining […]
My Running Inspiration: An Interview With Allie Kieffer
An interview with professional women’s elite runner, Allie Kieffer, about her journey with running and my thoughts on why she inspires ME as a runner! This post is sponsored by adidas. We all have people we look up to. Whether it’s in our careers, in sports, or just in our everyday lives. As a runner, […]
Tess Holliday Cosmo Cover: Body Positivity or Promoting Obesity?
A discussion on whether featuring morbidly obese people on magazine covers promotes body diversity or unhealthy lifestyle habits. When you walk down the magazine aisle at a book shop or head to the check out lane at a grocery store, one thing holds true for most of the magazines featured there…a thin (usually too thin…verging […]