Are you doing the Pandemic Pivot?
Are you a “displaced exerciser” struggling because you can’t do the things you want to do? Or maybe you’ve lost your movement mojo – check out this article. I’ve got 15 physically distant and totally awesome ideas to get you inspired!
Bring Joy, Move More!
I know, right now isn’t a particularly “joyful” time for a lot of people. I feel it too. This is tough. But here’s what I know, when I find the joy, I’m more inspired to move. And when I’m inspired to move, I feel more joy. It’s a beautiful cyclical relationship.
Recipe Review: Pad Thai (Thug Kitchen)
We love pad thai. I mean, noodles. What’s not to love?! Here’s my go-to recipe. This was a nice shake up and I really enjoyed the tomato paste in the sauce. It added a nice nuance. I also loved the veggie quota in here, plus it was 100% vegan. Delish. Fresh and oh so yummy!
Grit is great, but grace is a superpower
In the very first week after the pandemic was announced, I received some less than wonderful health news. And it led to a cascade of tests and more not so wonderful news. Thankfully this past Tuesday I got good news. And the sigh of relief I felt in my body was palpable….find out why grace (not grit) is the superpower that helped me pull through.
Building Your Pandemic Resilient Health Zone (with the lens of self-compassion and kindness)
Pretty much every day one of my clients reaches out because they’re on the “struggle bus.” They’re having a hard time with this (because #newsflash THIS IS HARD!). And they are worried. Not just about the world, the health and safety of friends and family, how they’re juggling #allthethings, but how they’re “regressing” into old (unhelpful) habits like emotional eating and watching Outlander on Netflix instead of getting out for a walk or doing one of the million free workouts available online right now. They know what they should do, but…
Quit Slamming Walking. It’s Awesome – and so are you!
Several times in the last week I’ve had clients say to me (in various forms), “I just can’t seem to get out for a run or do a workout…so I’ve just been walking.”
This is usually said with a tone of guilt and an air of “not-enough-ness” that breaks my heart. My response is always … “Don’t just yourself! Walking is awesome! It’s more than enough and for many reasons it may be perfect form of movement right now! But most importantly you’re moving your body – and that’s what counts!”
Why we need to stop joking about the “Covid 19” (and start appreciating the body we’ve got)
A few weeks ago, relatively early in this pandemic I was already struck by the number of posts, advertisements and campaigns that had already begun. Give me 21 days and I'll help you transform your body! No quarantine 15 here! Join this challenge! Get in the best...
Creating Your New Normal: Part 2 (defining your pandemic health zone)
As we settle into the realization that physical distancing (or some form of it) will very likely be our reality for at least the next few months, many of us are also trying to reconcile what that reality looks like. Whether you're working more or working less - this...
Pantry + Freezer Ramen
I’d been having a Ramen craving for a few days and since I had the noodles (the brown rice ramen from Costco), I figured, I could likely piece together a ramen-inspired bowl. And this was the result. Three out of four Goerzen’s thought it was awesome. One thought it would be better without the noodles (whose kid is this?! Not mine! LOL). Here’s how it came together!
Press the Spring Reset Button!
Note: I originally published this article pre-COVID - but I really think every action step I provide is relevant and helpful for re-establishing healthy routines during this transitional and challenging time. Have a read, and don't forget to be gentle with yourself!...