Category Archives: exercise

Another New Health Care Experience

Today was the first session of Physical Therapy. I have never been to therapy although have ordered it as a nurse practitioner. Today I went to the first session which is the evaluation session. The therapist takes a history, does … Continue reading

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A Lesson Learned

I work in healthcare and more specifically orthopedics. That can be a blessing and a curse when it comes to personal healthcare issues. It is one of those cases you don’t always practice what you preach to your patients. Dealing … Continue reading

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Returning to An Old Habit

I have run 2 half marathons which for anyone who doesn’t run is 13.1 miles. I didn’t start running when I was in my 20’s but rather waited until I was in my 50’s to begin.  When I first started … Continue reading

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Dusting Yourself Off and Recomittment

I have been very lax in exercise and motivation since my vacation.  Stress has been a major reason for the regression. I know better. I work with people on a daily basis who have given up on the idea of … Continue reading

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Christmas in July

Christmas shopping is always a fun time for me. I know most people dread it but I like to plan and buy gifts for others.  Inevitably in the shopping marathon I always add in a few things for me. I … Continue reading

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Let the Countdown Begin

Next week is the week before  I am taking a vacation week.  I don’t know about anyone else but this always seems like it is the longest and busiest week. I say that now but know it is only surpassed … Continue reading

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Beginning a New Week

My Sundays are the one day of the week I do not plan projects. It is spent getting the new week organized including scheduling my workouts and meal planning.  I usually go for a run but due to the rain … Continue reading

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