Q+A: “Isn’t Running an Inefficient Way to Spend Your Energy?”

Running seems pretty counterintuitive to nature, right? After all, the human body is essentially built to be self-regulating at all times -- you push too hard, your body makes you lay off a bit. Your system gets stressed or taxed a bit, and suddenly you're forced to recover. Running, on first glance, seems to burn … Continue reading Q+A: “Isn’t Running an Inefficient Way to Spend Your Energy?” →

Q+A: “Why Do You Keep Running?”

I received a blog request from Elijah this week on my running habit -- "You should do a post on why you kept running after you started, even on those days that you didn't want to." Lately, it's been harder and harder for me to keep the momentum going. I've been running between 4-6 … Continue reading Q+A: “Why Do You Keep Running?” →

Back in the Saddle, Back in the Water

This was definitely a week of firsts! I got on my bike three days this week -- and if you count the two roundtrip courses I had to do, it was five! Even though I am still relearning a lot of the basics I thought that I'd manipulate myself into riding it a bit … Continue reading Back in the Saddle, Back in the Water →

21 Days Ago I Made A Commitment…And I Stuck With It!

So, 21 days ago I made a commitment to my community here and I'm happy to report that I've been completely, unequivocally dedicated to sticking it out! I've maintained at least half an hour of exercise daily. I've been watching what I eat, logging all of my food intake everyday (except for Wednesdays for some … Continue reading 21 Days Ago I Made A Commitment…And I Stuck With It! →

Does Acupuncture Really Work?

Only time will tell, but so far (for me) YES. I went in for my first treatment last week and I was not quite sure what to expect. I did not come into it with a lot of research or understanding of its medicinal properties. I was really seeking some advice and answers on some … Continue reading Does Acupuncture Really Work? →

Preventative/Reactive Healthcare (And Day 6 Progress Report)

Today's post is a tad autobiographical. If you'd like to skip to the substance of preventative vs. reactive healthcare, scroll all of the way to the bottom of the post. The first week in review So I'm six days in to my healthy living challenge and I have to say...I feel great! I've documented as … Continue reading Preventative/Reactive Healthcare (And Day 6 Progress Report) →

Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress

It doesn't matter if you're on a fitness kick, gearing up for a new semester, or trying to save more money from your paycheck. You should be documenting EVERYTHING you're doing that puts you closer to success. On that note...Hooray! I've survived Day 3 of my challenge. I've found some great tools to help me … Continue reading Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress →

21 Days To A New Me (And You)

After a few weeks of feeling mentally energetic but physically demotivated, I've decided that it's time to flip the switch (again). My health and I have a cyclical relationship...I usually don't really care until I have to, which means I have a health scare or I have some big event I have to physically prepare … Continue reading 21 Days To A New Me (And You) →

The Only True Wealth Is Health

Steve Jobs is on indefinite medical leave again -- in an email to his staff on MLK Day he cited health reasons. As a quintessential icon of our contemporary culture -- to encompass business, technology, and influence -- it saddens me greatly to see someone as hardworking as he to have to struggle through so … Continue reading The Only True Wealth Is Health →

The Day I Cheated Death

Let me preface this entry by saying that as a child, my death was foretold by a Buddhist monk. It was predicted that I would die in some sort of vehicular accident. I've carried that premonition with me for as long as I could remember in an effort to cheat death. * * * It … Continue reading The Day I Cheated Death →