We discovered a confusing study last week that is getting a lot of air time. The study said you can’t increase your athletic performance by focusing extra energy on your core (your abdominal muscles in particular). When these headlines hit our local health club it felt as though an act of heresy had been committed. […]
Read moreAugust 2011
Kick It!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Last week we talked about emotions being contagious. That made me much more aware of the emotions around me. I was watching for the discontent and trying to avoid it like the plague, literally. Suddenly I realized there is no hand sanitizer to wash off feelings of discontent. No shield against it. So I got […]
Read moreEmotions are Infectious
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Duh. We’ve been saying that for years but now we’ve got proof. It’s also nice when science gives us permission to do what comes naturally. Mark Twain said, “There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one – keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy.” I wonder, is that really […]
Read moreRide Sally Ride
By Gillian Pieper | Published:It seemed as though the countryside was absolutely teeming with bicycle riders this past week. Come to find out, the National Triathlon Championships were held in Burlington Vermont this weekend. It’s so exciting to see norms shift on a dime when a whole group of people are inspired by great athletes. We see it every […]
Read moreA Twist on School Lunch
By Gillian Pieper | Published:What’s all this I hear about school lunches and how bad they are? The back-to-school frenzy is rumbling and it’s always a big topic. In some cases it’s true, mystery meat is alive and well. On the other hand, we’re hearing stories of big change across the country and I want in. Imagine, for example, a […]
Read moreFarmer’s Market Finds: It’s Zucchini Time!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Farmer’s Market Finds: It’s Zucchini Time! Talk about abundance! Zucchini is one vegetable no one seems to struggle with growing. One plant can take over the garden and easily yield 4-5 zucchini per week in mid to late summer. If you don’t grow your own, you can easily find zucchini at your local market or […]
Read moreWhat does it takes to run your first 5K?
By Gillian Pieper | Published:I ran my first 5K last night. For some reason when a group of friends said, “grab your shoes and let’s go,” I did, never mind that I’m a painfully slow runner. The first badge of courage came when I actually said yes. The second was when I arrived to the greeting, “aren’t you the […]
Read morePaddles Invent Hope For Health
By Gillian Pieper | Published:On this day, in 1899, Albert Marshall of Brockton, MA patented the refrigerator. Thank goodness! On this same day in 1928, Graf Zeppelin began a 21 day trip around the world in his, yes, Zeppelin invention. Dream big, persevere and great feats can occur. Narrow life’s options by giving in to fear, and emptiness takes over. […]
Read moreBreaks or Bust!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:All work and no play? Tsk tsk tsk… Oh, relax, we all do it. And it’s time for a change. Henry Ford said: “Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.” The same could be true of exercise breaks. You have to spend a little time building muscles, coordination and oxygen to make […]
Read moreSawing Away Chaos
By Gillian Pieper | Published:“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” – Lily Tomlin Summer is a great time to relax but it can be so packed with events that going slowly may not always be an option. If you’re on the move and trying to balance summer fun with paying the bills, family reunions with kids’ camps, and so […]
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