When life has other plans (AKA: Injury).

July 15, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Nothing throws a wrench into my system more than an injury. Except a backed up sewer pipe, an overflowing washing machine, a toilet that rises instead of flushes and a tub full of sludge and muck. That was the story of my weekend. I missed the North Atlantic Blues Festival and a band called the […]

The 4th in a small town.

July 6, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Independence Day in Smalltown U.S.A. is pretty amazing. I could be saying that because I’m a bit biased. I grew up in a town that didn’t have a “down town” but a village. I now live in a small mid coastal town about 15-20 minutes away from there. Between my hometown and my new town, […]

Clean eating: It isn’t new, and it’s worth it.

July 3, 2013.Reading time 8 minutes.

The thing about the technology age is…. it’s easier to get information. Easier to “research” and easier to self-educate. It’s also what’s wrong with the technology age. It’s easier to find misinformation, because well… everyone thinks they know more than Joe Schmoe over there and vice versa. At the same time, it also gives new […]

The problem with a new workout is…

June 24, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

… you realize that you’re not invincible. By the end of an eight, 10 or 12 week program, you can do said program forwards and backwards. You can do it in dropsets or 5×5’s if you want. That log never leaves your bag because you can mentally update it. You’re like Rocky atop the steps, […]

Can’t go wrong with quinoa.

June 20, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you’re like me in the Summer time, you’re pressed for time six days out of seven. It’s too hot for the crockpot or the stove, and taking the time to prep and cook something is a pain. My summer meals consist more of “season and toss on the grill” or “marinate and toss on […]

The power of “the tape”.

June 19, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

There are times I’ll be at my parents house and those old photos will be out, we’ll be sitting around the table reminiscing and laughing. The looks of my sister and I evolving style wise, hair wise… makeup wise. One thing is constant in a lot of my sports photos from the day. Knee braces. […]

Don’t mess with a girl’s shoes.

June 12, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

I may know how to change a tire, do my own oil change, know what DHOC means or even be able to tear down, then rebuild a motor… but my nails (at the moment) are hot pink. That’s right, I am a woman and I still have to remind people of that — often. People […]

Committing and Eating.

May 30, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

One of the most basic and simplest concepts of working out is, eating. You need to eat to grow and you need to eat to perform. It’s something I learned very, very early on in this journey. Which is why, when I read or hear things like “you can’t ever do cardio if you want […]

Photos for progress.

May 16, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’m a photographer for a reason. I belong BEHIND the camera, not in front of it. Once in awhile, I’ll feel a little sassy and snap a photo of myself with my phone or something, but it’s a rare occasion. However, I’m a strong advocate for the “Photos are the best thing for tracking your […]

It’s always grilling time.

May 9, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Three things are constant in my house… Music. Being active. And grilling. Despite living in the Northeast where it gets to be negative-two million degrees outside in the dead of winter and snow falls in feet, not inches — I grill year round. I can’t help but chuckle when photos pop up on Twitter or […]