Isn’t is ironic that as we cheer on athletes in Rio, begging them to swim harder, ride faster, run quicker, that most of us are sitting?!  A majority of viewers are sitting in a favorite chair or the plush spot on the couch, eager to see the next race and celebrate victories.… Read More

Thrilling.  My husband and I were standing in our living room yelling for Mara Abbott, American cyclist competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics Women’s Road Race on Sunday afternoon.  The 85 mile endurance competition was coming to an end and she was within only a few miles of the finish line.… Read More

Stairs.  My daughter delights in climbing stairs.  Up and down.  Down and up.  Many and few. Big and small- she loves them all.  Whenever she sees them anywhere, she quickly toddles over to them and then looks up at me with gleaming eyes and a wide smile and pops her hand up to mine.  We… Read More

What is the difference between a journey and an adventure?  To me, a journey sounds long, hard, grueling, and draining while an adventure sounds mysterious, exciting, fun and freeing.  What if we took the view of an adventure as we move towards our weight and health goals?… Read More