Don’t forget to enter the coconut flour giveaway! Two weekends ago, the boyfriend and I went on our first back-country camping trip together. Although I camped and hiked every summer with my family when I was younger, I had never experienced a full day of hiking, then setting up camp, and then hiking the following [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Fitness category.
Tips on joining a group exercise class
Earlier this week, I made the (excellent) decision to join the new Good Life Fitness gym that opened up several blocks away from my condo. Now that I’ve completed university, I will no longer have free access to the university gym. I thought about going back to the YMCA that I used to be a [...]
Poll: How much do you drive?
Coconut Oil Giveaway Winner And the winner of the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil is… Diane of Fit to the Finish! I chose Diane for two reasons: 1) She has an aversion to coconut, like I do, so I’m curious to see if she’ll become a convert , and 2) It was Mother’s Day this past [...]
Operation Lose Five Pounds
Be sure to enter my coconut oil giveaway! Operation Lose Five Pounds Carrying around an extra five pounds may not seem like such a big deal, but even just a few unnecessary pounds of fat can be a health hazard. Most of us can significantly reduce our risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and [...]
Mission: Lose Weight Overseas (Update)
The sistertraveller has been hard at work to lose a few pounds and she has sent us an e-mail update! Check out her original plea for help from about a month ago to refresh your memory on her situation. Here’s how her progress is going: Your advice and tips were invaluable (also all the helpful suggestions [...]
How will you celebrate National Walk @ Lunch Day?
Representing the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Alexandra Lundy contacted me earlier this month to bring my attention towards a wonderful event: National Walk @ Lunch Day. And guess what? That day is today, April 28th! As most of you know, walking is my main method of transportation and my exercise of choice. It also [...]
What’s your definition of “health”?
BlogHer Yes, yes I am going to spend the new few months talking about my excitement of going to the BlogHer 2010 conference in NYC in August The agenda and speakers look awesome (Sahar is one of them!) and it looks like it will be a fantastic time. It will be especially fantastic if you- yes you, fellow [...]
The Living Healthy in the Real World Guide to Budgeting, Part Five: Fitting in Exercise
Be sure to check out our previous discussions within this Guide to Budgeting mini-series: Part One: Understanding Your Finances Part Two: Making Sacrifices Part Three: Debts and Loans Part Four: Eating Healthy on a Budget Part Five: Fitting in Exercise Are you trying to get fit but you “can’t afford” a gym? No problem! The [...]
Reader Mail from the Sisterroommate/traveller: Losing Weight Overseas
The sisterroomate left in October to visit the father dear (he’s working with the United Nations in Cambodia) and to explore Southeast Asia. She was supposed to be the sistertraveller only until about a month ago, but then she scored an internship working with some kind of non-governmental organization, helping war-affected children in Sri Lanka [...]
Poll: What Role does Lifestyle Activity play in your life?
Last month’s poll Last month we examined competitive sports and the Olympic Games. We were talking about whether or not we approve of the Olympics, taking into consideration the detriment to the economy and, more importantly, to the people displaced from their homes for the duration of the Games. Out of 35 voters, 46% like [...]
