About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Tag Archives: exercise
A Case of Winter Snark: Five-Step Recovery Program
For two weeks I have battled a case of winter snark. Despite an appearance of happiness, peace and goodwill my inner voice continues to have more snark as the winter days linger on. Last night, the snark would not shut … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Forces, Fitness, Life, Work It Out, Writers
Tagged exercise, fitness, girlfriends, music, stress, winter, writing
Spinning Toward the Rush
Next week is it folks. The onslaught of holiday fun amps up in a big way. Feasting on turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, holiday parades and tree-lighting ceremonies, parties, family time, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all advancing toward me at … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life
Tagged biking, blackfriday, challenge, Christmas and holiday season, cybermonday, exercise, fitness, shopping, spinning, Thanksgiving
Deep Feeling Procrastination
Remember that ’80s song, Deep Feeling Fascination from Human League? Whenever I am in procrastination mode — like now — that song plays in my head; nonstop. Keep feeling [procrastination]. Passion burning. Love so strong. Keep feeling [procrastination]. Looking learning. … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Life
Tagged Elliptical trainer, exercise, Facebook, fitness, health, Procrastination, shopping
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Writing is My Therapy
I have the perfect mix of emotions fueling my post today. My daughter, Issa, refused to get dressed. Then, she went into meltdown-mode when she missed the bus. Consequently, she was tardy for school. Don’t you just wish there was … Continue reading
So, What’s Your Excuse?
I have excuses for everything. They are at the ready for missed workouts, disconnect with family and friends, not walking the dog, serving chicken nuggets for dinner, or any occasion. I catch myself firing them off whenever I fall short of … Continue reading
Sweat Ideology
I had a falling out with my exercise regimen. For nearly two years I stayed the course of mixing up various cardio work outs with interval strength training. The results: less stress, fewer inches, more energy and volumes of blog … Continue reading
Posted in Work It Out
Tagged exercise, fitness, health, Physical exercise, thoughts, Weight loss
Do Shopping Marathons Qualify as Exercise?
Do shopping marathons qualify as exercise? I think so. Just like 5k training, they require planning, goals, motivation, comfortable shoes, strategy, selectivity, focus, competition, stamina, strength, resilience, aggression, and great eye candy. Planning makes it easier to focus and get … Continue reading
Wednesday Zumba Mornings
After I put my son on the school bus, I head to Graceful Moves in Shelby Township, Mich. for a one-hour Zumba class. I am a newbie to this Latin-dance, aerobic-exercise craze. But, I can already see and feel why … Continue reading
Posted in Work It Out
Tagged addiction, aerobic, Black Eyed Peas, dance, exercise, Fergie, Flashdance, Graceful Moves, Jennifer Beals, Lady Gaga, Latin, Mich., Shelby Township, Zumba
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