Most people outside our circle of friends and family don’t know that our middle son, Calvin, has a visual disability called Ocular Albinism, and that I have a condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. Both are genetic diseases that can be passed to my children and can cause varying degrees of blindness. Winona has shown no signs … (Read More)
My Fitness Diary: 12.10.09 "Gym Jam"
Now you can view and purchase my Gym Jam iTunes playlist online. There are few of my favorites missing from the list because they’re not available on iTunes. I couldn’t get through my workouts without The Realistics’ “Why Didn’t You Stay” from their EP, Go Ahead, or any song from the album, Girls Are the … (Read More)
My Fitness Diary: 12.10.09 “Gym Jam”
Now you can view and purchase my Gym Jam iTunes playlist online. There are few of my favorites missing from the list because they’re not available on iTunes. I couldn’t get through my workouts without The Realistics’ “Why Didn’t You Stay” from their EP, Go Ahead, or any song from the album, Girls Are the … (Read More)
One Month – Twelve Workouts: Video 3 of 12
I was having a tough time getting motivated for this video because I was already super-tired from my own workout earlier in the day and my stomach was in knots from my very stupid tuna-melt idea. My trainer, Chris, has been kicking my butt since I started training my own clients, and I feel ripped … (Read More)
More Etsy Love
I’m terrible at Xmas shopping. Nary a gift search for a family member or friend is completed without a purchase being made for myself. Add to my list of goodies-for-moi two personalized necklaces from yet another talented Etsy vendor, Tiny Token Designs. One will feature Justin’s and my names and our wedding date, and the … (Read More)
I Can’t Live Without… Blasts of Fun
I don’t drink water. I think it’s icky, and it makes me pee, and it’s not fun. Oh wait. What’s this? Holy-blast-of-fun, it’s water that’s been marketed so cutely and cleverly that I’m compelled to ingest it!Totally bad for the environment, totally good for making me drink water, it’s AQUAPOD! I can’t live without them. … (Read More)
Buy This Scarf!
The weatherman is promising this to be one of the worst winters in years. I would ordinarily be really upset about this, but have found joy in the prospect of trying to stay warm… this joy comes in the form of custom neck cozies by Tiffany!!For custom orders, email her at TiffanyLeeWright@yahoo.com, or check out … (Read More)
One Month – Twelve Workouts: Video 2 of 12
The videos below are the 2nd installment in my series of 12 workout routines. The first video is the strength segment and the second is the abs/core segment. You can play each video three times for the complete workout… just fast-forward through my babbling. You’ll need the following equipment to follow along with this routine: … (Read More)
My Fitness Diary: 12.08.09 "the Fridge"
I was having a discussion with a couple women at my son’s school the other day about healthy diets and finding the time to exercise. The common message that I was hearing from them was that [a] eating right is difficult because they have kids, and [b] finding the time to exercise is impossible. These … (Read More)