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Make Workouts Work For You (Dentist Parking Lot Edition)!

Make Workouts Work For You (Dentist Parking Lot Edition)!

With work, the kiddos, and other things going on – it’s very easy to say: “I don’t have time to work out today.” I know when a workout is part of my day, I feel so much better and it leads me to stack up…

Start 2023 Strong by Stacking Small Changes

Start 2023 Strong by Stacking Small Changes

Small changes add up over time and can make a big difference. I attribute my success to stacking small changes over time (and being patient with them). Find a small change you can make today, stick with it for a week and then add another…

My Last Workouts of 2022!

My Last Workouts of 2022!

I was able to wrap up 2022 with two intense workouts across the last two days of the year – each hitting the 8-mile / 90 min mark. I feel inspired going into 2023!

Running Against the Morning Fog

Running Against the Morning Fog

The morning fog against this amazing fall ct foliage is calling my name for a nice walk run 🏃‍♂️💨. This time outside frames my whole day. How do you get started? Don’t think you have time? Start with 5-10 min a day, go slow, and do it again the next day. Keep your phone in…

Accountability is Key

Accountability is Key

Accountability has been key in my fitness transformation and healthy lifestyle. Using a @fitbit #fitness tracker and a gcm blood glucose monitor from @dexcom @signos, I can get and gather real-time feedback all the time. While there is certainly a risk of data overload, I’ve gotten to a place where they have become a passive part of life-…

Running In The Rain. Monday Motivation.

Running In The Rain. Monday Motivation.

Day 183 – Monday Motivation. Looking a little blurry after my 3-mile walk/run (5,372 steps, 569 calories, 144 avg hr bpm, 13:15 pace). I definitely hesitated a bit before I got going, but am glad I got out! No excuses!

Motivation Monday – Running in The Rain

Motivation Monday – Running in The Rain

Day 183 – Motivation Monday. I woke up to a rainy and gloomy day here in Connecticut. I am determined to find 30 min for a walk and run this morning. There is something about running in the rain that I thoroughly enjoy. A body…

I Ran a 5k Today. And RAN the whole time.

I Ran a 5k Today. And RAN the whole time.

Today is day 159 on my journey. Day 159– I ran in a 5k today. I may have slowed down at times, but I never stopped. I didn’t #win and came in 25th out of 36th and had a final time of 33 min. But, I also– didn’t get winded, my…

My First 7 Days Walking. Everyday.

My First 7 Days Walking. Everyday.

Start with small changes. My first change as part of my journey was walking 20 minutes every day. My second change was removing 70% of added sugar and processed food from my diet. One week in, I was already sleeping better and feeling better. As…