I come by my strength naturally. I am the eldest of four girls (yes, I’m a twin, but those seven minutes make a huge difference). From about age 9 on, I assumed the head paternal/maternal role after our father split… Continue Reading
Ask who drives me the most crazy and I only need to look in the mirror. This week what drives me the most crazy about myself is when I when I proclaim a commitment without thinking things through thoroughly. Case… Continue Reading
This week, I talked with my fitness/nutrition coach, Matthew Lister of Align Private Training in Redding, and asked a few FAQs – and by FAQs, I mean questions that frequently come to my mind. I have total confidence he’ll have all the answers. Continue Reading
This fall, Redding Recreation will begin a new program specifically for adult women. The Women’s Fitness and Adventure Clubs is a group for all ages and abilities. It is a place where women can feel supported, encouraged, challenged, strengthened; all… Continue Reading
Loyal readers of A News Café know that May is mental health month. For me and many of the people I know, nothing works better for maintaining mental health than daily exercise. And, as I always say, signing your name… Continue Reading
What: Free Training for Exercise Instructors Offered When: Friday (Jan. 28), 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Active Aging Community Task Force is sponsoring an exercise instructor training on Friday, January 28, 2011 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. The… Continue Reading
When it comes to our fitness, or should I say our lack of fitness, most of us eventually reach a point when we say enough is enough, something has got to change! This turning point may come as a result… Continue Reading
Like many people with weight issues, I can name the year I looked and felt at my physical peak. For me, it was 1981, the year Josh was born. I was 24. (I married at 19; had my first baby at 22.) I… Continue Reading
Note from Doni: I am so very excited and honored to present our first expert Q&A feature, Fred “Fit Food Dude” Schafer. He’s one of more than a dozen north-state business professionals who’ve graciously agreed to answer some of your… Continue Reading
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