Posts Tagged ‘ Health ’

What Would Betty Do Logo The Numbers Game

I don’t weigh myself. I’ve always felt that the numbers game wasn’t as relevant as other factors, namely how you feel and how your clothes fit. It wasn’t until I broke my foot that I started to realize how true that was. When I went to urgent care, they weighed me: 151.5 lbs. Eight weeks […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Kid Fitness: Starting Them Early

I have a very active four-year-old son. He’s in constant motion from the time he wakes up until the moment he falls asleep. We watch very little television and his only exposure to video games (so far) involves Wii Sports. I know that he’s an anomaly, and not everyone is so lucky. I have great […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Go for a Walk

With all of my emphasis on higher-impact aerobic and strength training, it’s easy to gloss over the importance of walking for exercise. The truth is, it’s a great low-impact form of aerobic activity that’s not only good for your heart, it’s also good for improving your mood. Just like what I love about running, walking […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Time: More Than You Think, Less Than You Want

“I don’t know how you do it,” they say to me. “I don’t have time.” The “it” that they’re referring to could be reading, cooking, exercising or traveling. They don’t have time for it. They don’t have time for anything. Here’s what’s funny: the lament comes from everyone. Men and women, workers and retirees, those […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Vacation Deprivation

When was the last time you took a vacation? I don’t mean the last time you went away somewhere, or the last time that you didn’t go into the office. I mean the last time you left the office and disconnected from the office for more than 24 hours. A friend recently sent me a […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Can Wine Keep You Young?

When I saw the headline on WebMD, “Is Drinking Wine a Key to Antiaging?” I had to admit that my first response was that I hoped not. For those of us with allergies to sulfites — the preservative used in wine, some vinegars and dried fruits — all of this news about the wonders of […] Read More

What Would Betty Do Logo Training and Traveling

I’ve been taking my commitment to Team in Training seriously. I’ve gotten up at 6:00 a.m. or earlier each morning of my trip and run somewhere between 2-3 miles each day. I gave some thought to running more than that, but with sessions starting at 8:00 a.m. and events running until midnight and beyond, there wasn’t […] Read More