How's Your Form?

Just before class began on a recent Tuesday evening, as everyone was getting their benches and weight bars set up for BodyPump, I looked up and noticed the woman in front of me. I gave her a mental nod and thought, “Wow! She’s strong!” as I observed the amount of weight she had on her bar for the warm-up. We got through the warm-up and moved on to squats. As I dropped the bar and switched to a holding a medium plate at my chest while doing squats, I was focused on my form and on following the pace the instructor was setting. Chest up, squat without leaning forward, thighs parallel to the floor, weight in your heels. Throughout the classes, the instructors coach us on how important good form is so we can get the most out of the exercises without hurting ourselves. I can’t say that I love squats, but I like how I feel after we finish them! They certainly do get the heart rate up and I can feel the work in my quads and glutes. As we transitioned to the chest track, I caught a glimpse of the woman in front of me again.

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Missed Expectations?

Thursday night, over 18 million people watched NBC's live musical production of the Sound of Music with Carrie Underwood. This ground-breaking live musical performance had been promoted heavily, building great anticipation for television viewers. Not long after the program started, I noticed a lot of chatter on Facebook. I was a little surprised by the polarizing effect this performance was having on my FB friends.

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A Little Goes a Long Way

There are certain smells that are like a heavenly aroma to me, such as the scent of fresh-cut grass wafting through the open window of my office yesterday. Another one of my favorites is the fabric softener in freshly laundered clothing. As I was getting up and ready for the day yesterday morning, I decided that it was time to wash our sheets. I got them started and my mom finished them up for me. When I went into my room to change and head to the gym about 6:00 last night, it made me smile that my whole room was filled with the sweet fragrance of fabric softener.

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A Joy-Filled Reunion

It took a minute for my mind to register why the alarm was ringing in the wee hours of the morning, but adrenaline kicked in as soon as my brain engaged and I realized what day it was.

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Fueled by Joy

Friends, family, and those I serve with often refer to me as the “Energizer Bunny.” That descriptor always makes me smile. I have a friend who once told me that I make the Energizer Bunny tired. Haha! I guess it is a pretty accurate way to describe me ... even if it isn’t always the case. Sometimes I even take a nap in the afternoon. However, I do tend to have abundant energy and enthusiasm for this amazing adventure of life as a daughter of the King of kings.

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