Mad Hatter to Alice: “You’re not the same as you were last time. You’re much less muchier. You’ve lost your muchness.” (Lewis Carol, Alice in Wonderland; screenplay adaptation by Tim Burton). What was that guy smoking? Actually, silly as he was, he does hit a nerve. We all lose our much-ness now and again. As […]
Read moreMarch 2011
From Excuses to Magic Bullet
By Gillian Pieper | Published:This is International excuses week. Just kidding. We feel plagued by the notion of “excuses” these days so we’re going to explore the world’s greatest “No Excuses – Just Do it” magic bullet fitness program. If you can’t afford formal exercise classes or facilities. If you are traveling. If you live in a tough place […]
Read moreTips for Maintaining Energy Throughout the Day
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Last Friday’s blog was supposed to be about energizing foods, but I didn’t have the energy to write it! It was one of those weeks. Work was crazy busy, my husband was out of town for a couple days, and my 13 year-old daughter first had (minor) hand surgery followed by an awful 4-day stomach […]
Read moreSmall Wins add up to BIG Success!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We’re here at the American Journal of Health Promotion’s annual conference getting recharged by friends, peers, and thought leaders in worksite wellness. The word on the street here confirms what we say time and again: Build energy and vitality in “small wins.” On my way here I had a small win worth sharing. To get from […]
Read more“Start Your Day Right” Revolution!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Wake up! A revolution begins today in New Hampshire! Hundreds of New Hampshire school employees have just begun a virtual walk through history along the battle routes of George Washington’s troops. That’s right, they’re going back in time to the American Revolution. So if you think you’re out there trying to move more, eat better, […]
Read moreGetting More Green
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Firstly, Happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day to all of you Irish folks out there! In honor of you, this week’s food post is all about Getting More Green – as in green, leafy vegetables, one of our Super Foods – into our diets. The USDA categorizes the following as dark green leafy vegetables: bok choy […]
Read moreHow to become a Wellness Puzzle Master
By Gillian Pieper | Published:“Let’s do the sky first. The sky is often the least fun; a bit overwhelming.” ~ Said by a character in a novel when sitting down to do a puzzle (Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show, by Frank Delaney). The hardest part of going for a goal is going for it! I always do the sky first […]
Read moreA Set-up for Success
By Gillian Pieper | Published:How do we get out of our couch potato habits and build up our “move more” meter? Every little bit counts. Celebrate each move you make, from neck rolls while waiting in line, to a day hiking, and everything in between. The key is to set yourself up for success. Keep “moving more” at the […]
Read moreChannel The Excitement Binge
By Gillian Pieper | Published:On the plane this morning a little boy says, “how come we’re not flying yet?” The dad says, “Because the plane has to work up enough speed to take off.” There’s a thoughtful pause, then, “Daddy?” “Hmm?” “If I get enough speed will I take off?” A quiet laugh and then, “Well, not exactly, but […]
Read moreChewable Bits
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We have a friend at PATH who gets out of sync with her routine, as we all do, and when she first gets back on again she tends to go big! Too big for a person just getting started, ahh-gain (sigh). She’s not really a beginner but she still has to respect her temporary “out-of-shapeness” […]
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