Top 5 Reasons to Bike: My New Favorite Mode of Transport
If I could tell you a way to save money and burn fat, instead of burning money and adding inches to your waistline, is that something you’d be interested in hearing? I have found biking to be an...
View ArticleEXCUSES SUCK: Top 10 bad excuses to not exercise
I was taught a few years ago that there are two types of people in this world: People who get things done, and people who make excuses. What kind of person are you? So I was asked to participate in a...
View ArticleTips on prepping for a no-gain healthy Thanksgiving!
So the holidays are here… and you know what that means. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pies… and sitting on the couch in a food coma. You have a couple options. Gain weight and fall off the wagon...
View ArticleA “diet” is a lifestyle change – PUMP and SHRED
So I started a diet 6 weeks ago to help me fuel properly for my training sessions and so I could have some guidelines on what, how much, and how often to eat for my weight an activity level… but...
View ArticleI am in love. With my gym, Atomic Athlete.
So a year and 2 months ago I went to my first class at Atomic Athlete. My friend called me after the class and asked me how it went. “I’m in love” was my response. The journey I have taken over the...
View ArticleMy First Triathlon: Registration for the HITS Tri Sprint
So apparently I’m doing a triathlon in April. I’ve resisted long enough. I have decent relationships with swimming, biking, and running, but the thought of doing them in succession and around other...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions Revisited: How to accomplish your GOALS this year
So it’s officially February, the gym traffic has died down, and I’m finally writing “2014″ on all my dates. How we doing on those New Year’s Resolutions? Oh yeah, those. photo by gfisher5 via Flickr...
View ArticleTo The Mountains: Tips on Prepping for an Awesome Winter Holiday
This winter I went on a family vacation to Colorado where we skiied and snowboarded the week away. Here are a few of my personal insights and tips on making the most of your holiday. So I totally...
View ArticleHappy Valen-Birthday To Meeeeee!
For all my single peeps who hate V-Day, and all my couples who are not interested in dealing with it, I have news for you. There’s a new holiday here to celebrate, and that’s my muthaf*&%$#...
View ArticleOn the Road Again: Tips on Traveling Healthy
Sometimes I am required to travel for my job which has its ups and downs. Making sure I’m eating clean and making time for my workouts is challenging, but even MORE important to make sure I have...
View ArticleI WON! Detroit Bike Giveaway
Reason number 5738 why I love my Social Cycling Club… I won an awesome handmade bike! A stroke of luck! I went on a bike ride with the Social Cycle Club and we ended up at a Frankenbike event, a...
View ArticleStressorexia: How to deal with stress in a healthy way
Some people stress eat; I stress starve. In the last month I’ve lost 5 pounds and my butt that I worked so hard to create. I’m still stronger and faster than I used to be, but I’ve whittled down a...
View ArticleTri Training and Prep: Rookie Version
Oh me oh my. My triathlon is in 2 weeks and I’m getting nervous! PREP TRANSITIONS: First bike-run transition last week. JELLY LEGS! And not a good idea to bring my hydration pack (that I bought...
View ArticleStand Up Desk: Correct Standing Posture to Reduce Back Pain and Burn Calories
Did you know sitting is killing you? It might not be AS bad as puffing on a nicotine stick, but being slave to a sedentary lifestyle is pretty much as bad as smoking. I sit at a desk all day long…....
View ArticleFirst Triathlon Experience: I swam. I biked. I ran.
750 meter swim, 12.4 meter bike, 3.1 mile run. No big deal. So I’m not the strongest swimmer, personally own a single speed, and am a seasonally, semi-dedicated runner. This race kicked my butt. But...
View ArticleThings are gonna change, I can feel it
Change stirs emotions… Almost paralyzed by fear The chest pressure, heart racing, sweaty palms, harbored anxiety. Rays of hope shine down pathways of opening doors, and the rush of excitement...
View ArticleAustin Fit Magazine August 2014
The Austin Fit Magazine is a locally distributed publication that is one of the reasons I love living here. Not only does it educate the community with articles relating to fitness and nutrition, they...
View ArticleLinderKids – MY ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Follow Up
So here it is! My follow up to the “ALS ice bucket challenge” like 5 years too late. I know I like “write a blog” and need to “be relevant” but I battle jumping on the bandwagon and love to live in...
View ArticleVOTE. Get off your ass and DO SOMETHING.
Today is the day. In 1920 women’s suffrage ended when the 19th amendment was signed allowing women the right to vote. In 1965 LBJ signed the voting rights act to prevent racial discrimination in...
View ArticleI’M HURT! How to stay healthy and recover quickly with an injury.
Uh oh! A combination of coming back and hitting it hard after a three month hiatus, a *little* dehydration over Labor day weekend, and overall neglecting of how tight and overworked my muscles were at...
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