Don’t lie…you talk to yourself all day long. We all do. Some of us even do it out loud. Some of us even answer out loud. Those daily, constant conversations are the most important, powerful, persuasive conversations we will ever have. If we are not mindful, those quiet conversations can be our most destructive. However...Read More
Change is Good Throughout my entire life, I have embraced change and have taken opportunities I quite honestly thought I never would do. What happened in my life for me to be open to change? Was I born with it, or maybe it was something my parents had something to do with? Nature? Nurture? It...Read More
The Legacy Behind Katie Kare Over the last few weeks, Katie Kare has undergone a few renovations. The kids were excited to see the colorful paint, change in floor and a few new toys added to their collection. Throughout this transformation a handful of parents have asked why this space is called “Katie Kare.”...Read More
NY’s Resolutions: Checking In You enjoyed the holidays, maybe a little too much. 2017 will be different, you promise yourself. You will meal plan, exercise 5 days a week and get plenty of sleep. Early January, you are on track and rolling strong. But by early February, the excitement and sense of urgency start...Read More
So ask yourself this, what is it you truly exercise for? Do you have goals– whether they are aesthetic or strength goals? Or do you do it for you? For the rush and feeling of euphoria after a long run or workout? I can attest that I am truly addicted to that euphoric high powering feeling...Read More
Staying Motivated I’ve never had much of a problem motivating myself to workout. It was always part of my routine Monday through Saturday, with a rest day on Sunday. I’ve been doing it for years. Don’t get me wrong, some days were definitely harder than others, but I would take a class or go for...Read More
Pushing Your Fitness Goals Further: What Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone No matter where you are in your fitness journey, I guarantee you can think of a pinpoint moment where you took a step back and were proud of a healthier decision you’ve made. Don’t believe me? Think of the first time you walked...Read More
The hustle and bustle of running around during the holiday season can be exhausting. It’s so easy to get caught up with such things as shopping, kid’s activities, jobs, and school that we forget about those who may not be fortunate enough to truly enjoy the holiday season. Yesterday, our friends at the No Frills...Read More
I can’t think of anything I hate more in my life than being injured. (Well, I can think of one thing, but that’s for another blog.) And specifically, being injured badly enough that there is truly no lower body exercise you can do for roughly 6-8 weeks is my own personal hell. Whatever did...Read More
If I had a dime for every time I heard “I bet you have been doing push-ups on your toes forever,” or “pull-ups must come easy for you,” or “running is one of your strengths,” my reply for each of these statements would be NO, NO and NO! If you knew me in high school...Read More
