In honor of American Heart Month let's talk about ways to improve your heart health. It's very important we get not only ourselves but our family and friends involved in this event and not just every February but all year round. Did you know? 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of 1 death every 38 seconds. (quoted source) The American Heart … [Read more...]
March Fitness Planning: Kick It Up a Notch
I can't believe it's almost March. Time flies when you're having fun! Our 15-year-old granddaughter and I have been working out on a pretty consistent basis since January. We now think we are ready to kick things up a notch in March. We'll go from working out 3 days a week to 4 days. The plan is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. We could really use a personal trainer … [Read more...]
Santa Monica to Venice Beach California: Alisa & Jason Gives Us the Scoop
Santa Monica to Venice Beach California: Alisa & Jason Gives Us the Scoop As you probably already know, we are in the middle of planning our summer vacation to Southern California with 3 of our granddaughters, 15, 12 and 6. I have been watching travel videos and reading blogs about LA, Hollywood, Santa Monica and more (tons more lol) to get various ideas. I love how Alisa … [Read more...]
Fun Southern California Family Vacation Ideas for All Ages
It's been 4 years since Kev and I traveled to California. We went to Carmel, Monterey and San Francisco. This time we are taking 3 of our granddaughters, ages 15, 12 and 6. And we are going to Los Angeles, Hollywood, beaches and more and need some Southern California family vacation ideas. I have started making a list of things to do and would like your input. We have our … [Read more...]
Use It or Lose It: February Fitness Challenge
I was struggling. It's been REALLY hard getting back into the groove of exercise. Especially with my foot/leg swelling and numbness issue. Why is it is so hard for me to get back into the groove? It could be because I think I always have to go all or nothing. Do you ever feel that way? Well, that is not the case. It was time to make fitness a priority in my life again … [Read more...]