Before I became a runner, I used to think that running was a fast and competitive sport. After all, runners compete in races. To win a race, I thought you needed to run faster than your competitors. And I thought READ MORE
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7 Benefits of Journaling Your Weight Loss Journey
I lost 90 pounds in 2014. Much of my success I attribute to keeping a food and exercise diary. I believe that if you burn more calories than you eat, you will lose weight. And there is no better way READ MORE
12 Fun Ways to Workout on a Treadmill
I am not a fan of the treadmill. Many call it the dreadmill. It has been defined by the Urban Dictionary as the “conveyor belt to nowhere“. But if you want to keep fit and continue training, sometimes you need READ MORE
Manage Tamoxifen Side Effects with Cardio Exercise
I didn’t really want to start taking Tamoxifen, although my oncologist recommended it. I knew of the side effects and it worried me. I had already thrown a blood clot and had liver issues as a result of my chemotherapy. READ MORE
5 Key Lessons From Cancer That Can Benefit Anyone
Joanna Stimmel was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 46. She was devastated by the news. However, as she progressed along her journey she realized a few things. She listened to what her cancer was telling her and it became READ MORE
Why These Famous People Walk
I have been posting, blogging, tweeting and pinning about walking a lot. I do this because I truly care about your health and happiness. Why don’t most people walk regularly, I wonder? I am just an average person who reads READ MORE
Fight Cancer with Delicious Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous Vegetable Night was made famous by the Big Bang Theory character, Sheldon Cooper. These fabulous vegetables are so tremendously healthy. We should be trying to have cruciferous vegetable night every night. Well, at least incorporating them into at least READ MORE
Turn Dreams into Reality with Goals Not Resolutions
I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. They are just ideas and promises. Just dreams. Only about 8% of people who start the year with resolutions actually follow through and keep them. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: a promise to READ MORE
26 Fun Ways to Stay Active This Winter
Outdoor activities are not only fun, they are healthy too. At this time of year, though, many people want to stay indoors due to the cold, snow and ice. But that is so unfortunate. Winter is a beautiful time of READ MORE
Fasting: How To Eat And Be Healthy
You probably came here expecting me to give you the answer to “How To Eat And Be Healthy”, right? Well, I wish could tell you an exact and simple answer to that question. No one knows this answer yet. Once READ MORE
Journaling to Overcome Emotions of Cancer
Journaling and expressive writing can improve the lives of cancer patients. Several scientific studies have shown that journaling can improve sleep, pain levels, other general physical symptoms, psychological well-being and overall quality of life for cancer patients. Expressive writing has READ MORE
Do These Strength Exercises to Minimize Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
As all cancer patients know, side effects of cancer treatments can leave us weak and drained. Personal trainer, Daniel from dumbbellsreview.com, has provide us with some simple strength exercises we can do to help us repair ourselves. Without further delay, READ MORE
Women Runners are NOT “too weak and fragile”
Women have heard that they are too weak, delicate, fragile and too old to run. Many women runners have been harassed and attacked while running. But the health benefits of running for women are undeniable. Women need to persevere and READ MORE
9 Reasons To Run Outside All Winter
Winter is a great time to run. Sadly, many runners move inside to exercise during the colder and snowy months. But running outside all winter long can be a fantastic way to train for spring and stay healthy. Here are READ MORE
Grieving a Sports Injury
A sports injury can be difficult to heal from physically, mentally and emotionally. Some in the field of sports psychology believe we go through phases similar to grieving. After exploring the topic, diving into the science, watching my fellow athletes READ MORE
10 Tips For Deep and Peaceful Sleep
Getting enough sleep is important for our health and happiness. Our body and mind function better when they are well rested. When we don’t get enough rest, we are tired, irritable, sluggish, forgetful and foggy-brained. We aren’t happy. We don’t READ MORE
5 Tips To Overcome Gym Anxiety
Gym anxiety is a real thing. Many people experience it. It is that feeling of self-consciousness, unease, dread and even fear over working out at a gym. It can be very intimidating as a newbie to go workout with all READ MORE
Running Our First Marathon: Twin Cities
After training for over 5 months, Stephanie, Anita and Tricia (that’s me) ran their first marathon. They chose the Twin Cities Marathon for the beauty of the course and the reputation of the spectators. It did not disappoint. It is READ MORE
First Marathon Pre-Race Thoughts
Our first marathon is 3 days away. Eek! The Struggle Buster Trio of Stephanie, Anita and Tricia (that’s me) have trained for over 20 weeks to prepare for the Twin Cities Marathon. With the race fast approaching, excitement and nervousness READ MORE
7 Tips to Help Busy Parents Schedule Exercise
Exercising every day can be difficult to get in. The World Health Organization tells us that we need a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise per week for health. Even more exercise per week can ward off some diseases, such READ MORE
5 Common Foot Problems for Runners
Running is great exercise, but it is sometimes hard on our feet. Our feet are the part of our bodies that contact the ground first. This can apply forces of an average 7 times our body weight focally on each READ MORE