fitness

  • Mixed-Method 75 | Day 3

    Today was hard and disappointing—I thought I would have exceeded 10,000 steps, but I didn’t. According to 75 Hard rules, I should start over—but forget that! This is already challenging enough without forced do-overs. Continue reading

    Mixed-Method 75 | Day 3
  • 75 Hard vs. 75 Soft: The Challenge That’s Taking Over Social Media

    After months of chaos—work, my dissertation, and illness — I needed a reset. Weighing over 200 pounds for the first time ever, I created my Mixed-Method 75: a stress-free, balanced approach to fitness, mindfulness, and self-discipline. Let’s redefine the challenge! Continue reading

    75 Hard vs. 75 Soft: The Challenge That’s Taking Over Social Media
  • Adapting, Adjusting, and Walking Through the Chaos

    Surviving chaos isn’t about doing more—it’s about adapting. Trading my mornng treadmill sessions for a walking pad during meetings turned unproductive time into movement, focus, and balance. Small shifts can make a big impact — if we’re open to them. Continue reading

    Adapting, Adjusting, and Walking Through the Chaos
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Minerals Matter | Day 22

    Discover the crucial role of magnesium in your health. Learn how deficiencies can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, sleep issues, and migraines. Understand the importance of proactive nutrient testing to avoid misdiagnosis and improve your well-being through informed self-care. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Minerals Matter | Day 22
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Stay Hydrated | Day 5

    Discover the transformative power of hydration as a foundation of self-care. Dive into the refreshing world of water’s revitalizing effects, and uncover the secrets to rejuvenating your body and mind with the essential elixir of life, unlocking a path to… Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Stay Hydrated | Day 5
  • 30 Days of Self-Care: Regular Exercise | Day 3

    Discover how managing migraines and fibromyalgia led me to reintroduce regular exercise, inspired by experts like Ben Bergeron. Learn how personalized workouts and gradual progress transformed my health and well-being, emphasizing the importance of movement for a balanced life. Continue reading

    30 Days of Self-Care: Regular Exercise | Day 3
  • Performance Challenge: Day 29

    Embrace the vitality of rest. Prioritize quality downtime to recharge your mind and body. Disconnect from distractions and immerse yourself in calming activities. Discover the transformative power of rest to enhance your well-being and performance. Continue reading

    Performance Challenge: Day 29
  • Productivity Challenge: Day 19

    Today, rather than focusing on how I track habits, I thought I would share some of the challenges of actually consistently doing my habits that I am struggling with. I think we all struggle with maintaining consistent habits and sometimes,… Continue reading

    Productivity Challenge: Day 19
  • Productivity Challenge: Day 15

    Today’s productivity challenge is to catch up with any tasks not completed in the prior week. Since we are well on task and have kept up with our activities for the week during the week, I thought I would provide… Continue reading

    Productivity Challenge: Day 15
  • Productivity Challenge: Day 9

    As I sit down to reflect on the past week, it feels like navigating through a series of stepping stones, each representing a day and its contribution towards my ambitious goals for 2024. It’s a journey of meaningful strides and… Continue reading

    Productivity Challenge: Day 9