Summer is over and our kids are back to school. Summer went by in a flash...where did the time go? Every summer seems to go by faster and faster. I guess that's a sign of old age! I love this time of year because it brings a tremendous sense of renewal. This is the time … [Read more...]
It All Adds Up
Lack of time is the most frequent reason given when asked why we don't exercise. The truth is that as busy moms, we have less time for ourselves. Our days are filled with doing everything for everyone else...kids, spouses, pets. It seems that we are last on our list … [Read more...]
Just Do It!
It has been a long, cold winter so far. We have survived the coldest months of 2009. We have seen it all...snow, ice and frigid temperatures. As a personal trainer whose primary job is to motivate, the weather this winter has made my job extremely challenging. Nobody wants to walk … [Read more...]
Why Marathons?
On Sunday November 2nd, I will be competing in the New York City Marathon. I’ve run NYC once before in 2004. This will be my 8th marathon since the birth of my third son…an average of one marathon a year. Lately, several people have asked me “Are you crazy? Why would anyone ever … [Read more...]
Bye-Bye Back Fat!
One of the most common questions I get as a personal trainer is “how do I get rid of this?” or “how can I make this smaller?” Typically, my answer to these questions is that you can’t spot reduce. The most problem areas seem to be the back of the arms and the core. Lately though, I have … [Read more...]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
I have learned a lot about myself in the last few months. Some of it good. Some of it not so good. Some of it downright ugly. I have been a single mom for about 5 months now. Just to let you know, I survived Thanksgiving intact. And I survived my son’s 8th … [Read more...]