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Well... What's stopping you?
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Something To Think About .3
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Who cares if you go too slow right now, no one ... and I mean no one ... just up and decided to run a marathon overnight. It takes time, and training.
Right now my daughter can walk at my running speed. She'll be breezing along beside me as I huff and puff, and all I can do if laugh and tell her that I hate her. Thank god she's there walking beside me though and she always tells me that it's ok. We snark and the beautiful gazelle like women who lap us again and again.
First I need to build the endurance, after that the speed will come. I will not give up.
What's more important to you when you work out, speed or endurance? Do you ever struggle with it? I'd love to hear your story.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Why is it so hard to find plus size workout gear?
I've been so exhausted this week it's all I can do to stay awake. I haven't been working out and I'm barely working, all I seem to do is sleep sleep and sleep some more. My headache is on day 4, and I have absolutely zero in the creativity bank, which is why my posts have been so lame. I don't suppose the Yoga poses that I've been choosing (like the one above) really count as exercise either.
I did do one thing this week, and that was attempt to buy a new running top at Lane Bryant. Though they had a big selection this week, everything I wanted in my local store was in a size 18/20 which I am not. HELLO! Lane Bryant, I'm a fat girl, make me a shirt in a 26. To Lane Bryant's defense, I was being a little picky, they had tops to fit me, they just weren't the style that I had hoped for. However, my best friend tells me that I'm lucky to find fat chick running gear at all, because her Lane Bryant carries zippola for her in Chicago.
I have several Reebok pieces from Lane Bryant that I do love, and I'm happy that I have been able to find some cute clothes to wear while working out. With the obesity crisis in America being what it is, not being able to find a top you can work out in that fits you really shouldn't be a stumbling block to healthier living. How are you supposed to want to work out and feel better about yourself, if all you can fit into is ugly, mens, Hanes sweats from Walmart? No girly girl wants to see seen at the gym looking like a sausage in clothes not even made to fit her. A bigger, broader selection needs to be found.
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I love this outfit, this is the top that I was looking for in store. Luckily I can get it online at LaneBryant.com. Do you think that this is too much pink for me? Is there such a thing? They did have the shirt in black too. The fact that there's a running skirt in my size is nothing less than FABULOUS! I'm pretty happy with the selections, now I just need the cash to buy them!
If you're not built like a runner, but need quality work out gear, I suggest you check out the Reebok line at Lane Bryant.com and see if anything inspires you! Do you struggle to find cute work out gear? Do you have a special store that you could share with me? Leave me a comment and let me know what you're sports clothing struggles are.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Heavily on My Mind: Health Insurance
One of the things that weighs heavy on my mind these days is the lack of health coverage. We've always used our heavily, and since my husband lost his job, we're sort of out in the cold. I discovered a few days ago that one of my regular prescriptions is on the generic list, that means I'll only have to pay $4. I was so happy when I learned this news, I almost cried. Serious tears. I had been afraid that I wouldn't be able to afford it any longer and that would mean I would likely never really sleep again.
My family is being proactive with our health and changing our unhealthy habits in an attempt at better living. However, overall the “pray not to get sick” method, isn’t a quality plan. For a girl with Fibromyalgia, removing stress is a key factor in feeling better and having less pain. Getting out of the house and walking is just one of the ways that I relieve stress.
My husband, daughter and I are working, but none of us have healthcare. The very substance of the American workplace is changing, and it's leaving many people out in the cold as far as healthcare goes. Since I work as an independent contractor I don't have the option of having any benefits one would get as an employee. That raises my stress levels. Today small businesses do have options for providing their workers with group insurance coverage, but it can be just as hard for them to find as it is for the independent contractor to find someone who can provide it.
If you’re a small business owner or self employed consider looking into information about group health insurance not only to benefit you, but to help give your employees the security that they need. People with peace of mind are much more creative and productive, which only means good things for your business. What ways can you think of to help relieve your employee stress?
Disclaimer: Sponsored editorial post. All opinions and life experiences expressed are entirely those of the author. Your mileage may vary.
My family is being proactive with our health and changing our unhealthy habits in an attempt at better living. However, overall the “pray not to get sick” method, isn’t a quality plan. For a girl with Fibromyalgia, removing stress is a key factor in feeling better and having less pain. Getting out of the house and walking is just one of the ways that I relieve stress.
My husband, daughter and I are working, but none of us have healthcare. The very substance of the American workplace is changing, and it's leaving many people out in the cold as far as healthcare goes. Since I work as an independent contractor I don't have the option of having any benefits one would get as an employee. That raises my stress levels. Today small businesses do have options for providing their workers with group insurance coverage, but it can be just as hard for them to find as it is for the independent contractor to find someone who can provide it.
If you’re a small business owner or self employed consider looking into information about group health insurance not only to benefit you, but to help give your employees the security that they need. People with peace of mind are much more creative and productive, which only means good things for your business. What ways can you think of to help relieve your employee stress?
Disclaimer: Sponsored editorial post. All opinions and life experiences expressed are entirely those of the author. Your mileage may vary.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
An annual observance since 1983, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is promoted by President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition to engage, educate, and empower all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity. If you haven't already earned your PALA+, maybe you could use this month as inspiration to get started and get recognized as you incorporate more physical activity into your life.
As a part of the month-long celebration, shorter observances also occur throughout May:
Source: PCFSN Newsletter
As a part of the month-long celebration, shorter observances also occur throughout May:
- National Physical Education and Sport Week (May 1-7)
- National Women's Health Week (May 8 through May 14)
- Bike-to-Work Week (May 16-20)
- National Employee Health and Fitness Day (May 18)
- National Kids to Parks Day (May 21)
- National Senior Health and Fitness Day (May 25)
Source: PCFSN Newsletter
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