WOW! The big ‘O’

A gorgeous bouquet of carrots

Sept. 11th was the start of Washington Organic Week: WOW! We kicked of the celebrations by attending this year’s Harvest Fest. I’ve recently become even more aware of the importance of eating organic, not only for the health my body but for the well-being of our local community, farmers, & our world. There was a [...]

Is it Cheating?

Super fit women at natural Bodybuilding contest

Do you think it’s fair? If your job held a company wide weight loss competition and the top winner dropped 140 in 4 months due to hormones (HCG) & stimulants, shouldn’t they be disqualified? Those in the world of fitness, physique, and body building competitions got tired of competing against others taking steroids & enhancers. [...]

How BAD do you want it?

Highest point of Mt. Si, Hastack 4100 feet+

When you fail, do you see it as defeat or an opportunity to come back stronger? This weekend I returned to Mt.Si to defeat what defeated me a few weeks ago when I retreated after ALMOST reaching the very highest point on Haystack. I let the fear of the unknown & the fear others had [...]

Hike Mt. Si, a Safer Challenge

Mile 25 Mount si safe challenge

My stomach had been upset for a few days… I thought I had a stomach flu. But I was taking on my first challenge up Mt. Si anyway! Praise God for the clear skies & the AWESOME views, I saw everything I didn’t see last week on my cloudy hike up Mailbox Peak. Compared to [...]

Mailbox Peak, HARDEST hike ever!

Clara at Mail box peak with letter

I’ve been itching for my first hike of the summer. My cousin was visiting from Canada, so I suggested a trail I’ve heard mentioned tons of times but have never done. I told her that I heard it was a challenge & she was game. We didn’t know what we were getting into and we [...]

Top 5 South Sound Summer Walks

Summer sunset walks top 5 picks

Girlfriends night doesn’t have to be drinks & dinner out. The Northwest is so beautiful!! Living here so long, we can sometimes get numb to our options and opportunities. Walking is a NO EXCUSE workout. Shake off the winter blues & drink in a shot of summer to uplift your attitude. Don’t let it slip [...]

Leavenworth Oktoberfest, still running…

scrambled tuna and eggs on whole grain Franz bread

Saturday morning is the Rock n Roll half marathon. I’d like to say that I am as strong and fast as I was last year, but just like life…. success in anything we do depends on repetition and practice. Based on my practice runs lately, I’ll be 10 mins. slower instead of faster. I decided [...]

Scrambled Black Beans before 12 miles

Black beand and scrambled eggs yummy

Sorry everyone, I’ve been slacking on blogging my Seattle Rock n Roll half marathon training. Tomorrow’s my 12 mile practice run and today I am opting out of whole grains & whole wheat to avoid a bathroom pit stop. I did 10 miles last week and it’s a bummer to stop to go #2. Here’s [...]

The Genesis Project & The Corridor

Zumba clemence lafrades alfred raoof and matt at the corridor taking a love offering

The last 2 Zumba @the Club Parties, Zumbamamas gave love offerings to help keep The Corridor running (location for our monthly party) and support The Genesis Project to stop Domestic Human Sex Trafficking, helping young girls & women in slavery. In addition, The Corridor does a lot of good in the community to help families [...]

Guilty Pleasure or Neccesity?

Sky HIgh bellevue

As I was leaving FitCamp this morning, I grabbed a brochure off the counter in the facility we rent. I was curious of the costs parents pay for their 3 month old babies, toddlers, or young children to exercise & play in gymnastics. Wow, $40 for 30 mins up to $200 for 8 hours a [...]

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