I was sitting by the pool at our beach vacation house at 2:00 on a Tuesday afternoon drinking a Water-Melon-Rita and popping Pringles like they were going out of style. Meanwhile, I was idly scrolling Instagram posts tagged #30DayChallenge and Googling “weight loss.” Just to confirm my hunch, I texted my sister: Reading and thinking about exercising are essentially the same as exercising… right? The body wasn't willing and the spirit was weak. Well, actually: the body was in disrepair and I ... View Post
#NineForTheNewYear: Life Challenges
Looking for a swift kick in the rear? This time of year, I usually am. Like everyone else, I usually come skidding into the final days of December with a mix of exhaustion, guilt and looming disaster. Honestly, it isn't the holidays - I decided long ago to never turn into a person who allows chaos to take control to the point that I dread or can't enjoy the season. I've got a pretty healthy dose of chill about it - there are things I want to do, but I've gotten a lot more comfortable with ... View Post
