Three and a half months of limited physical activity and my body and mind are feeling it. Neither are happy with the arrangement. I had the best of intentions to continue my training during the first trimester but due to feeling constantly exhausted, training became a once or twice per week activity. Instead of staying… Read More
She sits on the couch, the worn out material covered by her expanding backside, her belly extends in front of her onto her thighs as she sits with her legs on the coffee table, a pillow under them for comfort. There’s a tub of icecream in her lap and she eats scoops with a tablespoon,… Read More
Four cups of tea with lemon and honey. Three garlic cloves on toast with tomato. Warm milk with honey and garlic. Kiwi fruit and mango for the vitamin C and a litre or so of water. I still feel crappy but I think there’s been a breakthrough in my nasal passages, and I no longer… Read More
The past seven weeks have been the longest weeks of my life. The anticipation, the worry and uncertainty, keeping secrets, trying to be normal. It’s all been so stressful and exhausting. Finally the day has arrived. I’m 13 weeks pregnant. Yay. All planned by the way. I just had no idea how this change was… Read More
Mango season is here again. Our household loves mangoes. Come late October and the fridge starts filling up. J managed to pick up a tray of 18 mangoes for $24 today ($1.33 per mango). The supermarkets have them for about 2 for $6. The box had a few ripe ones in there which gave me… Read More
OMG! What in the world has happened to me? I used to run…a lot. Changing this blog, moving it from one platform to another, made me go through a few of my beginner posts. Wow. I used to run…a lot. Yes, I repeated myself. I need to make that sink in. In recent years, months,… Read More
Hey there and hello, I’ve been out of action for the past few weeks. There’s been lots and lots of changes over the past month and I’m still adjusting. As you can see, things have changed around here a bit too. I’ll be back to regular posting soon. Until then, stay active and smile!
Pulling all nighters before exams, frat parties, spring break and a college in lifestyle in general, can leave little room for health and fitness. Exercise is not always high on the priority list when life gets in the way. It should be. A healthy and fit lifestyle is an investment in your longevity and wellbeing.… Read More
Today’s morning 10k was frustrating, painful and challenging. I can’t remember the last time I had to resort to walking because of a stitch within the first 5km. We started out with an easy jog. Before breakfast, before any water, before any sense. The sun shining, the markets in full swing, surf crashing against the… Read More
Broadbeach The last thing I felt like doing tonight was go running. I ran anyway. Forty-five minutes later my mood changed from sad to happy. Whether you believe it or not, running can turn a crappy day into a good one. A few kilometres of pounding the pavement is all it takes to boost serotonin… Read More