Fitness, for me, was always just a happy by-product of my cycling routine. The more I rode, the fitter I became. Throw in some occasional High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), which we just called “intervals” years ago, and some serious mountain climbing, and I would be in race-shape in no time. Then age began to…
When Your Diet is “Sugars and Fats and Salt, Oh My!” Modern convenience food does little to help you manage your diet. Low fat, non-fat, reduced fat, high protein, low carb, gluten-free… the “healthy” formulations are all over the place but achieving good Health is still a challenge. So, if all of these magical concoctions…
Riding for Your Life: How Bicycling Makes a Difference. Bicycling is likely something each of us has participated in at some point in our lives. Whether it was spinning around the neighborhood as a kid, or something done with a little more seriousness as an adult, riding a bike always has a redeeming feature. It’s…
Self Esteem: Getting Too Much of a Good Thing. You would think that receiving positive support in the majority of your daily activities would be a good thing for your self esteem. Praise for challenges met and tasks accomplished most certainly play to our sense of reward. We feel a sense of belonging and contribution…
Creating Safety: Tolerance and Athlete Training. Being an athlete, even the weekend warrior type, has always had its perks. Better Health, increased self-esteem, positive outlook on Life, and even an improved sex life! Compared to our couch potato relatives slowly dying of lifestyle diseases like Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease, an athlete comes out way ahead….
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