I have no zum in my ba. I just finished my second Zumba class, and as much as I’d love to look and move like my instructors, I’m pretty sure I never will. The music is great, the mood is upbeat, an hour flies by quick, and you barely realize you are working out untilContinue reading “Zumba? Maybe with a twist…”
Category Archives: (Un)Fitness
My Uniform Isn’t Working Out
I am wearing my uniform today — black pants, black performance hoodie over a racer-back tank, running shoes and a ponytail. I put on this uniform almost every morning, hoping it will serve its purpose. I fell out of my exercise groove and need to claw my way back out of this rut where I’veContinue reading “My Uniform Isn’t Working Out”
What Cows Think (illustration by Brett Hyland)
I have some very talented artist friends in an art group called “Night of the Radish”. Every couple of months, we meet and share something we’ve created based on a common theme. Last night’s theme was “cows”. Coincidently, I’d already written one essay about coming face-to-face with a cow and another about the Running ofContinue reading “What Cows Think (illustration by Brett Hyland)”
Cheesy Puffs and Oreos
You don’t need a nutritionist to know that you should not eat anything that turns your fingers orange or your teeth black. Unfortunately, those are the things that have been tempting me this summer. Cheesy puffs and Oreos. Salty and sweet. These stick-in-your-teeth snacks are as delicious as they are deadly, and I have beenContinue reading “Cheesy Puffs and Oreos”
Running With the Bulls
I was trudging along about four miles into my race: I can do this. I feel great. Less than nine miles to go. I did nine the other day. I’ve done ten a few times. Oh my God… I’ve never gone more than ten. The first time I did that, a couple of my toenailsContinue reading “Running With the Bulls”
Confessions of a Target Mom 