What a day! A bike ride for good ❤️🚲

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Hellooo friends~ I’m so excited to share the great day we had on Saturday!   8 years ago a group of bike riders from Asbury Park gathered in Washington’s Crossing, PA to ride in a cycling event, which also benefited programs in our community. We were happy to participate, enabling us to utilize a portion […]

Thoughts on aging, time, and how did it get to be Labor Day so fast?

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Hello friends~ About that article someone sent to me … About banishing negative thoughts on aging? I hope you can open it: Negative thoughts about aging can be harmful. Here’s how to reduce them. – The Washington Post Truth – I’ve never felt better, even with wrinkles and crinkles, and all the aches and pains and […]

There is no should.

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Hello friends~ I had a conversation with a woman the other day, who confided that she’s tried every diet, and every exercise program on the planet. She’s a veteran of Jane Fonda workouts, and has recently tried Crossfit. She’s done yoga, hot and otherwise, Bar Method, and Pilates. Listen, this woman looks fit and healthy. […]

Human Sprinkler System

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Hi Friends~ It’s been so HOT! Keeping cool in general is a challenge this summer, so if you’re training, indoors or outside you’re sweating up a storm for sure. The puddle on the floor under your spin bike or rowing machine isn’t fat or calories. It’s sweat, perspiration, fluid, containing electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, […]

Summer break!

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Hi friends~ Our family reunion in upstate New York this past weekend was at my sister and brother-in-law’s house this year, instead of here in Asbury Park, and it was an awesome time. Not just because we weren’t hosting 😉 The Hudson Valley is so beautiful, the cool laid back vibe, woods, farms is a […]

5 Ways To Get Strong And Stay Strong IRL

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Hello friends~ I hope you’re having a great summer! Around here it’s been a revolving door of kids, grandkids, siblings and their kids, and more to come. I love it! I’ve been hauling gear back and forth to the beach on my bike, playing around in the ocean, gardening, and loving helping a little guy […]

Better than ever – Younger Next Year book recommendation

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Hello friends~ We’re seeing more and more women athletes doing incredible things into their 60’s, 70’s and 80s. This is an Instagram video of a guy cheering on his 64-year-old mom , “My Mum Is Stronger Than Your Dad” doing a 145k (319.67) trap bar lift. She’s obviously trained for it, and he’s very excited […]

How bad do you want it?

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Hello friends~ We’ve all done it. We might know we need to make time (not to find time – the time is already there) to exercise. If we don’t really, truly want to, we can create a reality around the outcome we want. It’s really ok to say out loud that we don’t want to […]

The Recipe Issue: Shrimp Tacos and Super Easy Salmon Fritters

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Hello friends~ The recipe issue is a week early – I thought that you might like something quick and easy for the upcoming holiday, grilled or stovetop shrimp tacos, and super duper easy salmon fritters. Have a wonderful and healthy 4th Of July, and see you next week! Shrimp Tacos SERVINGS: 6 to 8 tacos Ingredients: […]

Join us for The Jersey Shore Ride For Food Justice

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Hello friends! We’re back on the road! I’ve been rowing and strength training and not so much riding, so it’s time to start getting some miles in training for this awesome event. It starts and finishes at Trinity Church in Asbury Park with a picnic, including massages! Today’s ride was a short spin through the […]