Browsing All posts tagged under »exercise«

Change your schedule and change your life

June 12, 2013

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Being a creature of habit, I love having a set schedule because it keeps me productive and happy. That being said, it’s good to mix things up once in a while. I’m a morning person and I especially love to exercise in the morning. If I had my way, Mr. Ken and would be out […]

How to keep the momentum going

May 29, 2013

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I’m still glowing from my successful consulting project. I feel energized, happy and confident. My next challenge is to keep this momentum going. How will I do that? I’ve heard that every time you take action, it’s easier to keep going. It’s something to do with the laws of the universe and molecules in motion. […]

Insanity workouts – Nancy’s excellent adventure

April 24, 2013

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With all the sadness and terror last week, I thought we could do with some light hearted postings. I am going to tell you about my experience doing Beachbody’s Insanity (R) program. As the name implies, this is one tough program. Picture Army boot camp intensified. Only a true exercise fanatic could love something like […]

Why I love Sundays

March 6, 2013

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Sunday is my favorite day of the week. It is a time to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Why I love Sundays: 1. I love spending an hour in church. Seeing the sun come streaming in through the stained glass windows feeds my soul. Hearing the soaring notes of the organ […]

What’s in a name?

February 20, 2013

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For marketing and branding, a good name is key. The name of a product, service or company should reflect the essence of it. As a marketing person, I should be quite creative right? This is true most of the time, but I’m stuck on thinking of a catchy name for my new fitness and health […]

Just try it – lessons learned

January 30, 2013

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How many times do we miss opportunities because of preconceived notions? If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I love exercise. A recent experience made me think twice about my assumptions. I learned some valuable lessons. I just love it when exercise teaches me about life. Because of my ongoing hip problems, I am […]

The zen of snow shoveling

January 23, 2013

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As a fitness obsessed person devotee, I am always looking for ways to add more activity into my daily life. Snow shoveling is one way to do so. Why I love shoveling snow and why I can appreciate its zen qualities: 1. I love being outside in the cold and being active. It reminds me […]

Lessons learned from chia seeds and tart cherries

October 10, 2012

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Am I food obsessed? It would appear so since my last few blog posts have been about food. As I am slowly recovering from my hip injury, I am trying like heck to maintain my fitness level. A big part of fitness is eating right. My two newest finds are chia seeds and tart cherries. […]

A new love

October 4, 2012

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I have a new love. My dear husband doesn’t have to worry though, because it’s a store. I’m currently in love with Whole Foods. I still love Trader Joe’s, since they do tend to be cheaper. But, Whole Foods is a nicer store. Let’s be honest, Trader Joe’s has a funny smell. It’s not that […]

Move beyond the hype

September 27, 2012

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Would you want to look like this? Would you buy a product that promised you would look like this? The marketing copy for the product says:(taken directly from the Beach Body website) “Man Up. Commit to the Beast. And go from scrawny to brawny in 90 days or less. Get big. And get noticed. With […]