by Stephanie Nickel Last week I attended the Write Canada conference. (Yay!) It isn’t always easy to keep active when you’re away from home. However, it can be done. Here are a dozen suggestions: 1. If you’re driving for more … Continue reading
6 Reasons People Exercise by Stephanie Nickel 1. To get a body builder’s physique – Even at 53, I would love to have a flat stomach, defined biceps, triceps that can’t be referred to as “bat wings,” and that indentation … Continue reading
by Stephanie Nickel As a freelance writer and editor, I spend several hours a day at my desk. (To be honest, being an extreme extrovert, I also spend hours on social media as well.) So, how do I avoid stiffening … Continue reading
The Joy of Five Senses It’s a perfect spring day. It’s early in the morning and the kids are still sleeping. I’m sitting on the front porch, in the shade of the porch beam to avoid the direct sun. It’s … Continue reading
10 Exercise Tips for Asthmatics by Stephanie Nickel Please note that my asthma is very mild. Please clear it with your doctor before changing up your exercise routine. The following tips have helped me manage my asthma and exercise … Continue reading
The Tug of War by Stephanie Nickel On one side, fruits and veggies and lean meat . . . On the other, processed foods and sweets. On one side, water and herbal teas . . . On the … Continue reading
Excuse Me While I Whine by Steph Beth Nickel Forgive the pun, but I have a killer immune system. So, when I do get sick, I have been known to be very miserable. I am thankful that as the years … Continue reading
by Stephanie Nickel When I was working in the gym, my son commented that my clients didn’t really get a strenuous workout. My response . . . “Don’t be fooled by the smile.” While I recently put together a gentle … Continue reading
When Not to Exercise I have no idea how I did so, but it seems I’ve strained the good side of my neck. I damaged the right side of my neck approximately 40 years ago, and discovered a couple of … Continue reading
Get a Dog Okay, so that was kind of bossy, but there are advantages to owning an animal (or dog-sitting, as the case may be) that needs to be walked. A good friend of mine has quite a menagerie, and … Continue reading