Take Control of Your Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2010, 10:23 am
In a time of feeling like everything is out of control; war, economy, strange weather, kids etc, this is THE BEST TIME to take control of your health. I know I sound like a broken CD, but in reality there really is so little we are in control of. I personally like to plan for the future and ...

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Tsunami Precautions

Posted: Mar 1, 2010, 8:10 pm
On Saturday the state of Hawaii was put on a tsunami alert following the devastating 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile.  In pure Laird form he was up and at em' first thing in the morning moving all vehicles to high ground...comments(1)

Never Ending Challenges

Posted: Feb 24, 2010, 2:53 pm
I think I end up starting new challenges weekly.  I have the one month challenge, the no chocolate or bread challenge, the only drink water challenge, and the list goes on and on.  What I do like about setting a clear cut goal is it does create a STARTING POINT which I think is critica...

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Pillow Talk

Posted: Feb 22, 2010, 11:24 am
It seems that right as my head hits the pillow at night, I get this urge to "talk" with my husband Laird (who takes about 15 seconds to fall asleep) about family and the days events.  Last night I was trying to explain to him that as a Mom I often feel like a coordinator more than a nurture...

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I know it's a set up, but can't we see thru the crap?

Posted: Feb 11, 2010, 1:44 pm
Redefine yourself!  See who you want to be and who you already are inside and make that happen. I'm not talking about opening up a magazine and looking at a shot of an 18 year old girl and saying "that's who I dream to be".  Who are you?  What is the best YOU that you can be? ...

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Standup Paddling

Posted: Feb 5, 2010, 9:18 pm
My husband Laird does stand up paddling surfing which is all well and good for him.  Me personally, I enjoy paddling in calm water and using it as an additional training tool that helps me get OUTSIDE in nature...comments(6)

No Time

Posted: Feb 2, 2010, 9:36 am
Whenever I hear people talk about the reasons they can't fit a workout into their day, I keep hearing "there's no time." I believe this is true to some degree (especially for working moms), but let me ask you a few questions. How much time do you spend: watching TV, using the computer at home?...

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Do Something Radical for 14 Days

Posted: Jan 27, 2010, 5:09 pm
OK my fellow brothers and sisters, let's make a move. We all talk about wanting to make a change, but we get lost in the wishy-washy way we approach the area we desire to change. "I need to eat better." Or "I really should start making time to exercise." What does that mean?...

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Lose Weight By Boosting Your Metabolism

Posted: Jan 21, 2010, 8:51 pm
The one thing that really does help you lose weight or stay slim is how efficiently your metabolism works. So what does resistance training have to do with your metabolism? comments(4)

Make Yourself Happy

Posted: Jan 18, 2010, 8:24 pm
I've talked plenty about food and exercise in relation to your health and weight. Since looking and being healthy is a pie made up of many pieces, I thought I would use this opportunity to talk about a piece I don't get to touch on often...comments(10)

Feeling Frivolous

Posted: Jan 14, 2010, 7:58 pm
After watching what is going on in Haiti's Port-au-prince, and seeing all of the suffering these people are experiencing, most of my problems become minimized to borderline ridiculous...read more

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Fair Trade - Give up 1.4% of Your Week and Get Healthy

Posted: Jan 13, 2010, 4:19 pm
1.4 percent -- that's how much of your week is spent working out if you did 30 minutes a day training 5 days a week.  Not 14 percent, only 1.4 percent.  Wow, doesn't that put it in perspective?  I thought if we could all just give up one TV show that we liked a day we could fit th...

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A Lazy Sunday

Posted: Jan 10, 2010, 8:40 pm
My dear friend Sheryl Crow is in town and she came by with her family and took Reece for the best ice cream on Kauai.  Sundays feel like a re-grounding day that I never feel guilty for.  Pancakes, visiting with friends, hanging with the kids...comments(1)

Never Stop Believing

Posted: Jan 8, 2010, 5:05 pm
I admit that most of the time I am a push it/force it kind of person.  When it comes to my work I find myself always Chinese water torturing every aspect to death.  There are in fact parts of this philosophy that I agree with so long as it is connected to a solid vision and tons of har...

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New Year New Me?

Posted: Jan 5, 2010, 9:25 am

I have made silent (now not so silent) New Year's resolutions where I decided to recommit myself to some great ideas: ideas that I'm always striving for and always falling short...comments(2)

You Are Fabulous

Posted: Jan 3, 2010, 12:38 pm
Think of all the time you waste reading, watching TV, and browsing online to learn more about Britney, Brad, Lindsay, Paris, Angelina, Jessica, and on? The fact that I only have to write their first names tells you right there...comments(3)

Why not have chocolate for breakfast?

Posted: Dec 22, 2009, 10:21 am
This morning I woke up to a long mental holiday list, two whining kids, my time of the month, and I have family visiting!  This calls for a nip of chocolate.   Before I even brushed my teeth I hit that smooth sweet milk chocolate.  They don't send you to rehab for that, and I...

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I Realize I Am Still Chicken

Posted: Dec 19, 2009, 8:59 am
This morning I got the great pleasure of hooking up with my husband Laird for a nice little one hour bike ride.  I thought we would do this usual loop that is about 70% up hill and on pavement (even though I am riding my new Giant mountain bike).  We leave the house as usual and of cou...

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