exercise

Weighing the pros and cons of a desk treadmill + my love of standing while working

I fully embrace the notion that “sitting is the new smoking.” Obesity, back pain, heart disease, diabetes, nerve damage, premature death…those are all things I very much want to avoid! I’ve been using a standup workstation for many years now. I love how it keeps me more energized throughout the day and more focused on …

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Smooshed breasts, stinky armpits, and naked from the waist up for the win!

Apologies if my title for this one offends or startles you. I was really hoping you’d read it and maybe smile a little too. I was having my annual routine mammogram today, and it got me thinking about preventive care in its broadest sense. Given what I do for a living as a wellness professional, …

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It’s really hard to make sustainable healthy changes all alone

Why can’t you simply make a plan to exercise more and eat better, and stick to it? For life. Why can’t you just go to bed on time, sleep soundly through the night, and wake up totally refreshed? Every day for forever. Why can’t you strike a beautiful balance between your time at work and …

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