One of the things that I have tried to do more of this year is to plan ahead – plan for better meals, better eating, better food habits. It’s been an up and down success with this effort. I’ll plan pretty well for a few weeks and then not at all. What I really need to…
One of the habits I have developed over the years is to track what I eat in a food journal or food diary. I initially used a regular calendar which started with a blank pocket calendar that my brother gave me. Now I use an online tool or app at retrofitme.com. I’ve also tried logging…
One of the things that has helped me stay on track and stay focused to get in shape in a way that matches my lifestyle, work schedule, and kid schedule is to use a Fitbit. A fitbit is a little pedometer about the size of a pinkie finger. It tracks many things and keeps statistics…
I hate running. I do it because it is a means to an end. I run because it is the quickest way to get in shape. I run because it is a way to get in a regular work out in the shortest amount of time. But I hate it. I hate the feeling of…