Be consistent , not perfect. That phrase has given me pause. It's a perfect concept when there is not a perfect person to be sure. Sitting with that meaning, it really speaks to me. One area that I have been consistent (and not perfect...) is my morning routine. It has evolved and broadened over the years but what remains true is that I do it every morning.

Have you ever paid attention to how people walk? Look at their gait and notice how smoothly or how much effort they are expending? I'm sure we all have noticed at some point the way a person walks. Recently I observed a host of people walking, some older individuals. My thought was when did that begin to occur? The slowing down of movement, shuffling of feet, the hunched shoulders and intent focus on the ground. As the saying goes, it probably happened suddenly and then

I've spent much time thinking about general health and how some, regardless of age, are thriving, while others with no known injury or illness are limiting themselves. I came across this concept from Dr. Luks, an orthopedic doctor for over 30 years. He has a term for it - the narrowing. Dr. Luks says, "...the thing I watch happen to people - more than injury or surgery - is what I call "the narrowing". Most of my patients have no idea it's happening. They think it's just

Reflecting upon my pilgrimage preparation, one thing that stood out to me was how I missed all of that walking.

I have quite an extensive morning routine - meditation, prayer, mobility, stretching, yoga poses, gratitude - which I have been doing each morning for well over a decade. Sometimes it's a little bit of a struggle as the tug to drive to work sits in the back of my mind. After watching the Apex film and beginning to watch the documentary series, I got renewed inspiration. I really "felt" into each move as I was doing it, connecting body, mind, and spirit instead of "going th

After being reminded of Dr. Sims' works, I picked up her second book, Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond. Skillfully she explains exactly what our hormones are doing during perimenopause, menopause, and after. Along with proper fueling, she has a specific training protocol for women in this phase of their life. I'm incorporating her protocol into my clients' training as well as my own.