From time to time, I will be posting guest articles. The following is by Paige Johnson, a personal trainer which wrote to me some time ago, requesting a spot on my blog. If you have hit this proverbial wall, as many of us do & have, this may help. So you’ve committed to changing your unhealthy habits…
Read MoreWorking out isn’t working…it takes a village
Most of us have heard the expression “it takes a village.” However, it is most often used in conjunction with child rearing. A parent myself, I tend to agree. Yet it is applicable in many instances; diet and exercise not withstanding. Those who follow my blog realize I write “What’s in my toolbox?” posts. These are exercises…
Read MoreChange of season affecting your workout?
So cooler temperatures are on the horizon. If you are among many who enjoy outdoor activities, but live in a climate where winter is looming, what do you do? Sure moving is one option. But if that’s not part of your agenda, read on. I know there are those who simply can’t run anywhere but outside. Maybe an…
Read MoreWhat’s in my tool box? A little strength training please..
Strength–It comes in all shapes, sizes, and especially circumstances. It was in the face of parents–who despite the loss of their own child’s life, found the courage to donate their organs so others may live. It is in the hands of adult children, caring for an aging parent struggling with mental clarity. It was in the eyes of a…
Read MoreWhat the nursing process can teach you…A FIVE PART SERIES (continued)
I often wondered if the nursing process–assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation– could be applied to anything requiring a practical format for change. If you have been following this series, I hope the answer is YES. In my opinion, nursing contributes more to society than credited or realized. My point in writing this series, is not…
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