Little girls, parenting, and YOU
Oh my goodness. Friends, there is SO much every day. Tween girls. Read this from one of my favorites, Caitlin Murray’s Soul Snacks, Little Girls Are Not Adults. Her Ig is @bigtimeadulting. She’s dryly hilarious and spot on. I did this age of parenting a long time ago, but it seems like yesterday. If you’re […]
Three big issues for women – Your thoughts on an austere diet, men’s problems, and the news on hormone therapy.
Hi friends~ I’m getting this out late today, but holy moly so much is happening, and I wanted to hit a few things all at once. I’d love to get your feedback. Thoughts on the Washington Post’s article interviewing food scientist Marian Nestle’s daily diet. Nutrition expert Marian Nestle, 89, just published her most recent […]
No baking awards, but delicious Jewish Apple Cake, and my boyfriend.
Hello friends~ As promised! Mom’s Favorite Jewish Apple Cake It really, truly was one of Michael’s mom’s specialties. Jewish Apple Cake is wonderful any time of year, especially in the fall and winter. It’s called Jewish apple cake because it’s traditionally dairy-free, which allows it to be eaten with meat according to Jewish dietary laws, […]
What you can do today to change your tomorrow
Hi friends, I subscribe to several inspiring newsletters, and Seth Godin’s is a favorite. He’s a marketing genius, author of 18 books, a member of the Marketing Hall of Fame, an entrepreneur, dotcom business executive, prolific writer, and one of the world’s most sought-after speakers. A lot of his messaging is about living life. He […]
Yes to dessert! Marian Burros’ Original Plum Torte recipe.
Hi Friends~ Lately I’ve noticed something. Because I’m a strength, fitness, and nutrition coach it seems like people assume that I don’t eat sweets. At family gatherings, when I run into friends, or at social get togethers, I sometimes hear comments like the other day at the new handmade ice cream place in town where […]
It’s Not About the Outcome
Hello friends~ When I was a newly certified coach I used to include a question in every client assessment: What are your goals? Back then I thought that it was just logical to have a goal, an endpoint. But after years of coaching, I’ve learned that unless someone wants to train for an event or […]
My why.
Hello friends~ This is my why. I train so I can keep doing what I love. How about you? I don’t always enjoy workouts, but admit I like the results of heavy lifting: general quality of life, and that it will improve longevity. I like feeling and looking strong for 72. I like doing long […]
National Daughters’ Day, celebrating the 6 amazing young women in my life.
National Daughters’ Day was Thursday last week, and my heart is so full thinking about my 2 daughters and 4 daughters-in-law. I have huge admiration for these strong, resilient women who inspire me every day. Each of them is navigating the wild, demanding stretch of life that combines motherhood, career, relationships, and (often silently) the […]
Strength training can look like a lot of things. Plus comedian Kyla Cobbler on f-in’ strength, and Samantha Bee convo
Hellooo! This might surprise you. I’m not gonna recommend lifting… If you’ve ever opened even a few workout videos, or looked at coaches, trainers, or god forbid, watched influencers’ content – the algorithm knows it, and will keep shooting out more content, certainly some is good, but some is just discouraging. Not to mention that […]
Weighing in on weight loss
These are the legs I used to hate. Gym suit elastic pinched around my thighs. I was called chunky, chubby, and those labels have stuck.I still deep down think of myself as big. This is the meaning of distorted body image, dysmorphia, and the effect of words on a young girl. At 72, I’ve spent […]