I am a huge proponent of making changes through small steps rather than attempting huge life transformation all at once.  I get burned out easily, and so overwhelmed that failure is inevitable. I was very encouraged this morning when I opened my e-mail and found this article from Prevention Magazine: Small Changes That Take Off Big Pounds So, if you’re...

(stats from “www.DailyMile.com“) Ok, the “big freeze” is over for now, the weather is very mild,  only -10˚C/14.2°F  (-17˚C/1˚F with windchill)  I still had to bundle up, but my face didn’t sting, and once I hit my top HR level my toes thawed, so that’s better than I’ve had so far!  I love being back outside. ...

It’s another Monday.  I love Mondays.  I think right now I’m reacting to the lack of schedule and lists with an unusual burst of energy and focus that has caused me to spend the last couple of days in “deep cleaning” mode.  Those of you who know me know that this is a surprise indeed. I’ve gotten the top floor cleaned and I even...

I’ve had such a struggle with walking this winter. I convinced myself to go out today and brave the ice with my funky ice-pick straps that actually work with Vibrams (though only just – they are a bit finicky and need lots of readjusting, which is still better than cracking my head open on the sidewalk). I checked the temperature (-12°C or 10°F) on...

Wow, it’s been a while since I posted!  Things have been nuts around here, and we’ve had a few weeks of disastrous weather that have made walking safely next to impossible.  I managed to get out a couple of times, but most of the time it was just too cold to be outside long enough to get a workout in. I’ve not been idle, however!  I’ve...