My Facebook memories show a Rachee who consistently made working out a priority. At the time, I was in the midst of the weight loss study so the incentive to report my workouts to my group members encouraged me. I can honestly say that even though I know the real deal, you can’t outrun a […]
Changes #SOCS
There used to be this blog link up called “Stream of Consciousness Sunday” that I used to participate in. It was just a brain dump of my thoughts, sometimes with a writing prompt, sometimes you were on your own. It’s stopped being a thing I do but every so often I think it should become […]
On Mindful Eating
Food, glorious food, Hot sausage and mustard! While we’re in the mood… Cold jelly and custard! Since dating and now combining homes with The Librarian, I have found that my relationship with food is changing. Instead of treating the eating of food as something to be judged and mostly judged as a negative thing, food is now something […]
Suicide Prevention Week…This Week and Every Week
Track eight of the Hamilton: An American Musical soundtrack is my newest favorite jam, Right Hand Man. In this number, George Washington is attempting to offer Alexander Hamilton a job as his assistant. Hamilton, upset that he is not offered a position in command, balks at the idea. Washington, in turn, tells an eager to fight […]
On Aging and Sesame Street
In which I rant YET again about age, aging, getting old and Sesame Street. A few days ago I was listening to the Ted Radio Hour on WHYY and the episode focused on aging. My thoughts and feelings towards aging go back and forth between wanting to go gently into that good night and fighting like […]
#JustBeAwesome Beach Body Challenge from Sweat Fitness
SWEAT Fitness, Philadelphia’s premier fitness club with eight convenient locations throughout the region, is excited to announce the launch of their #JustBeAwesome, Beach Body Challenge. This 28-day wellness challenge is all about providing participants EVERY single tool they need to #JustBeAwesome in time for summer. “So many clients this time of year come to us […]
The 30 Day Arm Challenge #FlexForFitness
A few weeks ago I took a class at the Philly Circus School and realized two truths: I have little confidence especially when it comes to the trapeze I have little to no upper body strength. The whole time I struggled with that little bar I simultaneously berated myself for not being stronger and challenged […]
