Elle is sharing her story at my request. She normally blogs at both We Can Begin to Feed and Eat Run Sail where she talks about everything from food to recipes to fitness. According to Merriam-Webster the word GRIT can be defined as: firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. Synonyms for GRIT are: backbone, constancy, fiber, fortitude, ... Continue Reading
Leslie Sansone’s tips for walking a half-marathon.
I love me some Leslie.  Hey there fitness fans! I heard Carla was looking for some help prepping for her January half marathon so I thought I’d offer some tips. Thirteen miles is definitely a challenge so you'll want to work up to this distance at least three months in advance — making NOW the perfect time to start! Just getting the miles in can be tough for anyone with even a few things ... Continue Reading
An 8 year old’s guide to intuitive eating.
The 4 tips below are a gathering of snippets of conversation with the Tornado. All ideas are hers. I've transcribed as stated except for her words PUKING SUCKS which I chose, repeatedly, not include... donuts with a spoon?! intuitive. Mindful eating changed my life. Whatever you choose to call it---mindful? intuitive? theraputic?--it works for me. I've chosen not to tell the Tornado ... Continue Reading
How can you tell if you’re overexercising? (guest post)
I love me some Tamara Grand. First from afar. Next I made her my friend. Then declared her my GoToWoman for all things 40+ fitness. Please to enjoy her post as she's here by my demand gentle request. I love Carla's approach to exercise. Fitting it in around life as opposed to letting it take centre stage. Figuring out what HER body needs to stay fit and healthy. Consistently making movement ... Continue Reading
Night owls living in a morning person’s world (guest post).
This summer has been a lot of fun. As a family, we traveled to Ireland for two weeks. The boys and I also spent two weeks at my parents. Between that and one week of camp, there have been some great learning experiences. But we've also had several weeks of downtime. And as often happens in our house, the boys and I have reverted to our night owl states. There have been late late ... Continue Reading
The blog commenting dilemma: to close or not to close?
If you’re a blogger or a business owner who uses blogging as part of your marketing strategy, you may know that comments are a big par of what keeps the conversation going for your brand… ...Or is it? There has been a trend lately in the blogosphere about closing comments. There are various reasons for this and it’s probably a good idea to discuss blog commenting in general: Does it still ... Continue Reading
The 5 stages of change (guest post).
I thought about starting off with some sappy homage to Carla about how much I’ve loved reading her blog over the years, and what an inspiration she has been to me, but she already knows that and if you are reading this today then you probably already know it as well. So, I’m going to introduce myself; I’m Erica. I’m a generally happy, healthy person who used to be very unhappy and ... Continue Reading
Adjusting My Diet to My Location (guest post).
As a guy who has moved around a lot, one of the things I've had to continuously adjust is my food intake and diet. In the past 10 years I've moved from Canada to St. Kitts to Austin, Texas to Canada to Barbados to Belize to Austin to Grenada. Yeah, I get around. But one thing that might not be immediately apparent is the change in food availability and how it has affected my ... Continue Reading
Progress – not perfectionIST (guest post).
Carla recently sent out a guest post request for the topic 'Progress, not perfection.' I jumped at the opportunity to guest post for her for a couple reasons. One, because I love reading words from this wise mizfit, and it's an honor to contribute to her blog. Two, because it has been somewhat of a mantra for me. Perfectionism is a personal struggle. A struggle I've become better ... Continue Reading
A recovering perfectionist (guest post).
As a Type A, competitive, driven person, the phrase that has become a theme in my life the last few years is “progress, not perfection.” Is anyone else a recovering perfectionist? It’s so easy to set a high bar for myself and then become discouraged or frustrated when those goals are not met, without recognizing and celebrating the progress along the way. The negativity is dangerous.Our ... Continue Reading
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