The older we get, the more impact we experience from small changes to our routine. I share products and methods that help me fall and stay asleep, deal with perimenopause symptoms, alleviate back pain, give me energy, let me experience mindfulness, relaxation, and peace while still having an active life.
Before lockdown, I was going to a gym five mornings a week lifting weights. I did this for a little over two years, and it really showed me that it’s never too late to start something new. As we get older, our bodies may not be as durable or flexible or capable, but a lot… Continue Reading And For My Next Challenge… Learning to Scull
I turned 47 earlier this year and have noticed for a bit that my body has been acting differently. My sleep has been erratic, as has been my mood. I can wake up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat, and especially if I am stressed can have a hot flash in the… Continue Reading CBD for Perimenopause: What Works for Me
The first time I saw a therapist was the summer after high school. My friend Maureen died in a car accident, and just weeks after, my friend PJ, who was also an on-again, off-again beau for a couple of years, also died in a car accident. My mom found me a psychologist and I found… Continue Reading Help Wanted
When I got my Peloton bike, I decided to spend the least amount possible on gear. I was already dropping a lot on the bike and app, I wasn’t going to go gaga on accessories. Instead of the bike mat the brand sold, we used an old yoga mat and it did us fine. My… Continue Reading Miami Fitwear Leggings Review
As someone who enjoys the outdoors, but hasn’t always been a size where I can find quality outdoor recreational clothing, I have been intrigued by alder apparel, a sustainable Canadian clothing company that offers such gear up to a size 6X. I invited Lissa, who has shopped alder apparel, to provide an honest and unpaid… Continue Reading Alder Apparel Review: Size Inclusive Quality Outdoor Recreational Clothing
At the end of 2017, I quit my job in Corporate America to do this blogger/influencer/content creator thing full time. I also started lifting weights with a personal trainer. A local gym slipped into my DMs and just the right moment and offered three months of training in exchange for social promotion. I continued going… Continue Reading Challenging Myself