So, you just got a new pair of running shoes to replace your old worn-out kicks. What about your socks? Have you taken a look at your sock drawer and seen how woeful they look? Socks matter! Running Socks are almost as important as your running shoes in keeping your training on track! Blisters suck! … Continue reading Socks Matter!
I’m often asked what are my favorite running shoes? This is a difficult answer because often the person is really asking for advice on what shoes they should buy. My favorite shoes that I have been running in for many years is the Brooks Transcend. This was previously the Brooks Trance but when they made … Continue reading Some of My Favorite Things: Running Shoes
Meditation is the art of silencing the mind. When the mind is silent, concentration increases, and we experience inner peace. This elusive inner peace is what attracts so many people to meditation. It may seem strange to some that since I have a very busy life; I feel happiest when sitting in perfect silence. The … Continue reading The Art of Meditation
I always prided myself and being able to multitask. Ha! What a lie I was telling myself. I had a lightspeed juggling act that I kept going for years. Until it didn’t. When my teenagers were at the height of their hormonal behavior, and I was hitting my mid 40s, I was feeling increasingly tired … Continue reading Superwoman Syndrome: The Rest of the Story
A new procedure called a Lapiplasty improves long-term outcomes! Let’s first talk about the basics of bunions. A bunion is a growth or protuberance of bone or tissue around the joint. This enlargement either occurs at the base of the great toe or at the base of the little toe (this is actually called a … Continue reading What to do About Your Bunions
Looking for a slightly different, but healthy way to prepare salmon? Here’s an easy recipe for your grill or broiler. Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets 1 large lime, zest and juice 1tsp peeled then grated ginger root 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp raw honey or ½ Tbsp agave nectar Dash of salt and pepper Directions: … Continue reading Lime Ginger Salmon
Still troubleshooting fatigue? Let me describe a day in the life of Superwoman. Perhaps this is you too? It’s 5:30 in the morning and you jolt awake, without your alarm going off. Your head is fuzzy, but you jump out of bed anyway. Exercise clothes go on and out the door you go. Your run … Continue reading Superwoman Syndrome
Take it seriously. It does not have to lead to diabetes. Your pants are tighter, your blood pressure is up, your blood sugar levels are rising, and your cholesterol levels are increasing. If this sounds familiar, this cluster of findings are the highlights of metabolic syndrome. This can also be called “pre-diabetic” or “borderline diabetic”. … Continue reading Diagnosed With Metabolic Syndrome?
I’m always trying to find healthy fish recipes to try on my husband (who is not a fan!) He loves this cod because it “doesn’t taste like fish”. This is a great way to add a new variety of lean protein to your diet! And it’s simple and easy to prepare. Ingredients: 1.5 pounds of … Continue reading Baked Cod Mediterranean-Style
Iron-deficiency Anemia Iron deficiency is a common problem, especially in women. In fact, it is estimated that 10 million Americans are low in iron. Iron is an essential nutrient for our bodies to function because it helps red blood cells carry oxygen to where it’s needed. This is especially important when we are working out … Continue reading Troubleshooting Fatigue: Part Three
My new book, Drop the S: Recovering From Superwoman Syndrome, was published in August 2021! So exciting! Available in Paperback, Audiobook, and Kindle Ebook version. Please share my story with the women in your life and the men that love them!
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It doesn’t matter whether you are the CEO of your family, a multi-million-dollar corporation or both; you can still get overwhelmed and experience the symptoms of burnout. In my recent book, Drop the S: Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome, I discussed my own personal journey through burnout. The inner drive that we must excel often leads … Continue reading Why is Burnout an Epidemic and What Can We Do About It?