The New Fall Line

The New Fall Line

The last time I went to the gym, I saw one guy so wired up with fitness trackers, earbuds, and stylish workout wear that I was convinced he was auditioning for some Six Million Dollar Man TV show reboot. I went old school on you there. Sorry about that. The sight got...
We’ve Weathered the Summer Heat. Now What?

We’ve Weathered the Summer Heat. Now What?

I just got home from dropping my kids off at school. I haven’t even taken off my hoodie yet. Wait, what? The calendar said August just a day or so ago, but this morning a refreshing blast of cool, comfortable air had me reaching deep into my closet for a hoodie I...
How Much Exercise is Enough?

How Much Exercise is Enough?

A weight loss journey like ours – when done right – is a commitment. A lifestyle change. It demands our attention, consumes our time, and focuses our energies. One of the toughest parts of committing to this kind of lifestyle change is making the time to exercise. A...
Good morning, Sunshine!

Good morning, Sunshine!

It’s really quiet in here. Except, of course, for the chime of my iPhone alarm a few minutes ago. That was jarring. Other than that: pretty quiet. It has every right to be quiet. It’s 5 a.m. It’s a full hour before anyone in my house usually wakes up. And that’s...
Workout Motivation that Works!

Workout Motivation that Works!

The sweating. The aching calves. The unflattering sports bra. The aroma lingering on the gym’s only open elliptical. There are any number of things about exercising that we can find to complain about. But if you’ve read this blog for any time at all, you understand...
The Indoor Workout.

The Indoor Workout.

It’s July in Memphis and the Mid-South an naturally, it’s HOT. Outdoor jogging or exercising is difficult at best, dangerous at worst. We have a few cool ideas on effective exercises you can do right in your living room! It’s not the heat. It’s the humidity. And you...