Everyday we are faced with decisions we know we should choose, but for some reason or another, we do not choose it. An easy example is exercise. I know I should get up before the sun comes up and workout simply because I will... Read More
Here are a few of the articles that caught my attention this week: 87% of Physicians Say Quantity of EHR Alerts ‘Excessive’ by HealthLeaders Media An average ER visit costs more than an average month’s rent by Wonkblog New Reasons to... Read More
Why wear red today? What’s the big deal about women and heart disease? Heart disease causes 1 out of every 3 deaths among women in the U.S. – one death every minute. 1 in 31 American women die from breast... Read More
It’s over. I completed my first marathon Sunday, and yeah, it was pretty easy to decide it was going to be my last marathon, as well. Twenty. Six. Point. Two. Very. Long. Miles. I spent most of Sunday listening to... Read More
It’s been two years since my first half-marathon. I’ve “competed” in a few more since then, and this year I made up my mind to run a full marathon. I trained and trained and trained. Morning after morning of 4:45... Read More
I couldn’t help but laugh as I remembered this video. I woke up at dark o’thirty, put on my already laid out workout clothes, and went for a quick six-mile run. Yep. This video is so true. Runners, you will particularly... Read More
Living in Austin, Texas, global headquarters for LIVESTRONG, and working in the oncology care community, the recent events surrounding Lance Armstrong is big news. I honestly have not thought a lot about the controversy since news broke, but a 12-mile... Read More
The will to do something is 99% of the effort of actually completing something. We typically have the strength or power or knowledge to complete most things; we just need to decide and commit to doing whatever that is. The closer we... Read More
We are not always born with tremendous talents or knowing our passions. Some times it takes trial and error and hours of repetitive practice before we fall in love with an activity. Essentially, we “learn to love.” We call the... Read More
Today’s #HAWMC writing prompt inquires why I write about my health. I do write about my health – specifically my journey towards a healthy BMI. My physical activity and nutrition are night and day difference from nearly two years ago.... Read More