
Finding Joy Behind the Scenes
My friend is training for her first half-ironman in celebration of her fiftieth birthday this year. I am so proud of her. She is one of...
As a licensed professional counselor and a coach of people who want to be healthier and happier, I'm exposed to all sorts of great questions that people routinely deal with in their lives. It's my ongoing project to capture some of the most common questions and put the answers here, where anyone can use the information.
Finding Joy Behind the Scenes
Swimming Part 2: The Joy of Flip Turns
Extracurricular Activities
Paying attention to Pain
Two-a-Day's
How triathlon helps me feel less lonely
Learning to Swim at Age 40 part 1
Strava and I are on a Break
Easing the Routine
First Up: Diet
Challenges from Day 1
Goal Selection
Setting a goal and enjoying the journey
Q: How can I stay motivated and optimistic when "life gets in the way"?
Q: Is it better to work out with a friend?
Q: How can I stay focused on my goals when family and friends seem to be working against me?
Q: I seem to be able to EITHER eat well OR be more active. How can I get these to work together?
Q: Nutrition labels confuse me. What should I be looking for when trying to make healthy choices?
Q: How can I stop feeling like a failure whenever I "slip-up" or "give in to a moment of weakness"?
Q: I lose focus on my goals when I'm stressed. How can I manage stress better and stay on track?