Yesterday, my square dancing club had its Christmas party (and no, I don't understand why we had a Christmas party before Thanksgiving either, so don't ask.). At one point during the party, our instructors mentioned how important it is to keep this activity going. Thus, I decided to post a blog about the history of the event and why I like it. Read More »
Exercise
Release Your Inhibitions
By FixedTemplate - Posted on July 3rd, 2008
Tagged: consumerism
• Exercise
• GOAL
• hobby
• inhibition
• inhibitions
• jogging
• life passion
• passion
• running
• sprint
• track
Me: "Thank you for stopping, how can I help you tonight?"
Customer: "I'll have... two hardshell tacos, three Taco Bravos, and a medium Pepsi."
Who knew such a simple exchange of words could reignite a long-forgotten passion of mine. Read More »
Exercise Benefits and Tips
By coals - Posted on June 9th, 2008
Tagged: Exercise
Always warm up - stretching is very critical when working out. Stretching allows one to more flexible and less sore the next dat.
HYDRATE - drink lots of water. Water nourishes your muscles for a workout. Without water one cannot function correctly. Do not drink soda. Soda can cause your muscles to cramp or can cause bones to deteriorate. Read More »
STFU and GTFO, baby! (aka Options Abound, Fool!)
By fallon - Posted on May 23rd, 2008
Tagged: Environment
• Exercise
• fuel alternatives
• gas alternatives
• gas prices
• green alternatives to gas
• Oil
• paying for gas
• price of oil
• Saving Money
• Broad prosperity
• Shared responsibility
• Better future
When I was younger, I was notorious for running around with the gas gage so close to sitting on empty you could barely tell the difference. What can I say? Read More »
Fit for the body, fit for the mind
By hope_89801 - Posted on May 20th, 2008
getting in shape is really hard. especially when there is so much else to do. it just kind of works its way down the list of priorities, until it becomes a life-long procrastination. whenever i realize that i am leaving exercise off the top of my to-do list, i wish i would reconsider. the day goes so much smoother if you eat right and work out. you feel more confident, alert, and refreshed. Read More »
Being thin or being FAT???
By thehotsforthenews - Posted on April 24th, 2008
Tagged: Society
• Bulimia
• Dieting
• diets
• dodies
• Exercise
• fat
• groups
• helathy habits
• Nutrition
• sick
• thin
• Health
• Personal freedom
You are walking down the street and you look around; what do you see? Do you see people that are too fat or too thin or what? Are you a part of any of these groups in society?
We all want to bee thin or buff - for guys- or with curves, right? Read More »
How to REALLY succeed in college!
By kelliecor - Posted on April 17th, 2008
Tagged: choosing colleges
• College
• college life
• Colleges
• dedication
• Exercise
• Independence
• learning
• mentors
• Self-discovery
• self-esteem
• stress
• study
• Study Abroad
• time management
• volunteer work
• Personal freedom
• Better future
As the first person in my family to go to college, at times I felt lost in not only the application process, but also when I arrived at my university. Read More »
Finally, speaking out. My internal struggle
By AmandaJeanine - Posted on April 5th, 2008
"If I was thin, I'd be happy. If I could just lose 10 pounds" I've found diaries of mine from when I was 11 years old, telling myself not to eat dinner. Journals filled with lists ot how many 'bad' things I ate. How many crunches I should be doing. And looking back, it breaks my heart. Read More »
