It feels good to be back home, although we miss our family out west very much. Thank you for your kind patience while I was away. I usually share a bit about some of our vacations that pertain to health, fitness, and Christian wellness. I thought I would do this again about Colorado, even though I've been to this beautiful state several times before. There are different angles and perspectives I believe might interest you on your journey to total health. Wildfires Cause Air Index Quality Issues As we drove from my daughter's home toward Denver, a haze hovered over the horizon, causing the m ..read more

Photo by Robert Bogdan from Pexels NOTE: This blog post is a rework from the October 30, 2019 blog post. These tips are all still applicable. I am currently in the Denver area, visiting family. We went exploring the Rocky Mountain area. My workouts have been primarily walking due to the drastic elevation difference from home, which I will share more next week. While here in Colorado, it occurred to me this topic might be of interest to you. So, on the road and during grandbaby naps, I’ve pulled up these tips and resources from our Archives and dusted them off to help you be totally fit for ..read more

Photo by Jennifer Farnan on Unsplash. 2020 is a year of challenges. The events thus far have shaken many people to the core. Why, God? Why me? Why this? Why that? Why? Almost like children who pester their parents for answers to absolutely everything and anything, social media is full of “Why?” This question brought to my mind a more focused version regarding Be Totally Fit for Life’s work and you. I may not have the answer to all of the why’s, but I do have the answer to why we do what we do here in this ministry venue. The answer is straightforward yet somewhat complicated a ..read more

Image by Bangkarn Thanyakij on Pexels. A couple of ladies came to me for personal training sessions together. Each was an opposite personality to the other. One was tall and slender, a bit athletic in her school years. Still, the other was short and stout without any athletic inclination whatsoever. This pairing was an interesting mix because the short one believed that whatever her tall friend wanted, she would do the same. It wasn’t long before they both realized this wouldn’t work. I still trained them, but gave each a personalized exercise plan, helping them meet in common exercises wher ..read more

Photo by Bridgette Thoms on Pexels. I have to say that overindulgence is so mainstream. What I mean is so many people in our country think it is normal, and those who eat healthy, low-calorie foods are “unusual.” Our health insurance company requires employees and their families of my husband’s company to talk with a health coach about health goals. These coaches help you make progress, supposedly. The quirky thing is they don’t know what to do with someone who has health issues and lives a healthy lifestyle. One of them practically called me a liar when I told her what I usually eat and my ..read more

  Image by Ter Versalainen on PIxabay. So many people I have worked with over the years wanted to lose weight for a special event. It was all about looking good. I remember a woman who wanted to look great for her high school reunion. She didn’t want to be “fat” when her friends from high school saw her after 20 years. We set to work, and she was diligent about exercise and food. She lost 40 pounds and looked fantastic! What she didn’t bargain for was the letdown after the event passed. Yes, her friends were surprised at how great she looked. Some of them put on more weight than she di ..read more

Photo by Victor He on Unsplash I have to say that 2020 has been a troubling year full of uncertainties. We’ve all felt cabin fever of Stay-at-Home Orders and can’t wait to get back to normal. This summer is a difficult one, especially with travel plans put on hold, many families are opting for stay-cations. Even with a Pandemic hovering over us, we can still enjoy hiking and biking on the local trails safely. My Boaz and I have been able to bike on the trails without issues. The last time we rode on a local trail, it was a mixed bag of people who were cautiously social distancing and those ..read more

Image by Everton Vila @evertonvila on Unsplash. This is an Encore! post from 2017. I'm not sure if I shared why my hubby decided to ask me out, but here it is: I love to bike- that is, ride a bicycle. You see, after my first husband died, I made a five-year plan for myself. Because my first husband wasn't much for exercise or physical activity, one of the goals I had on my list was to begin riding a bicycle on the bike trails. My first husband was a sweetheart, but I struggled with not doing physical activities together. This time around, I wanted someone who would ride a bike with me. Afte ..read more

Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash Thank you for continuing with me this month as I’ve focused on specific health conditions. I hope you have been encouraged, or someone you know. with fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases like Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Celiac Disease, and many other chronic pain and fatigue conditions.  I've received some positive responses from a number of people on social media throughout the month. My hope is to create a greater understanding through the blog posts and memes. The most significant concern on a lot of people’s minds is ho ..read more

Image by Alicia on Pixabay. (Also Preventing Melanoma for Skin Cancer Awareness)   I’ve been sun sensitive since I was a teenager, before the advent of sunscreen. Remember that baby oil tanning? Whoa! I’m surprised we survived that experience! I used to break out in a terrible red itchy, burny rash wherever my skin was exposed to the sun. They used to call it sun poisoning. At any rate, when sunscreen came out, it helped for short durations. Then UPF 30 was awesome! I could stay out in the sun longer without a rash or burn. Not any more. In fact, I came back into the house yesterday af ..read more