December. Tick, tick, tick…
It’s December. No matter what you celebrate (or don’t), you might have been feeling some stress on Black Friday as we were urged to purchase as much and as fast as possible, and pressure today as we’ve gotten a barrage of emails and ads reminding us to buy, buy, buy on Cyber Monday. “Last chance!” […]
Two holiday side dish recipes, and an “obsession” worthy TikTok workout method
Hello friends. I’m so happy you’re here. If you have kids and grandkids the holiday season might seem like it starts Halloween, and zooms through Thanksgiving and Christmas like a big messy blur. I’ve been trying to slow it down, and to be grateful every single second for small things, and for the biggest thing, […]
I’m trying.
Happy Monday everyone… Ok, I’m trying. How are you doing? I’m focusing on glimmers of joy while frightening news stories about the current state of affairs in the US somehow still filter into my media feeds, even though I’ve decided to delete subscriptions, and ignore headlines that use certain disturbing clickbait headings with scary political […]
This is what we train for.
How are you feeling after the election? Up front here, if you voted for Trump, I don’t think I can ever understand, but I love that you’re here. Many friends and members of my community are frightened, saddened, disillusioned. It’s been almost a week since the results were called, and I’m still working on what […]
Daylight Saving Time. Opportunity. Regret.
Hello! I’m happy you’re here. How are you feeling today? A bit off with the time change, and impending things…? Does anyone like the days getting dark at 4pm when Daylight Saving Time ends? In some countries it’s dark for half the year, so I guess we can consider ourselves fortunate that it’s not dark […]
The cult of the youth industry
We’re in it together, even if we don’t realize it because it’s insidious. It’s the cult of the youth industry. That’s how they work – sneaky. “Health and wellness” for women is code for the futile quest for the fountain of youth and weight loss. Like any industry, someone is cashing in on sleep, skin, […]
Did you know: Myths busted about weight lifting for women
Hellooo… I’m so happy you’re here! As a subscriber you know that weekly Thoughtbox topics range from nutrition and strength training, to sleep, breathing, and recipes. This month I’m introducing Did you know? Fact, Fiction, or It depends: Myths busted about weight lifting for women. I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions, so ask […]
A Fall Stew for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and The Blue Zones Update
Hellooo on this Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024. I couldn’t resist sharing this fall recipe for you today from Alana Yazzie’s new cookbook The Modern Navajo Kitchen. And for an update, scroll down to the bottom to learn about the Blue Zones “comically flawed data” on people in widely varied cultures living to 100. Dr Saul […]
October already? It’s fall, like it or not.
Hellooo! Happy you’re’ here! This was the fastest summer ever. For you too? Time just seems to go by faster as we get older, and there’s science behind that. Depressing but true. October already? I like fall activities like apple picking, and I even love snow days. I have lots of cute sweaters, puffers, and boots. […]
Women: lift weight to live long and well.
Helloooo! I’m so happy you’re here! I had a conversation with a coach friend, and we agreed that almost nothing feels as good as empowering women to lift weight, to find out how strong they can be, and that they can do something they didn’t think could be possible. Whether virtual or in-person, I love […]