To change up my routine and strengthen my core and legs, I went swimming this morning at the chicago park district. Free indoor pool that is right down the street from me, can’t beat that! I swam 8 pool lengths and was beat after. I’m still new at this and am considering taking lessons, which… Read more

Today in Kung Fu I started a new Eagle Claw form. Despite our school being a seven-star praying mantis school, our Sifu also knows Eagle Claw form, so I am lucky enough to be learning an Eagle Claw form! I don’t even know the name, but this is mind-blowing and I will be taking this… Read more

Humans are herbivores, we are meant to eat plants and not meat. Evidence: our bodies. Read the following website for more insight Humans are naturally plant-eaters What are your thoughts? I know there’s a great debate on this as well, since so many people eat meat and dairy that is seems unthinkable to them that… Read more

I’ve always wondered if those one or two cups of coffee that I like to enjoy on occasion, or every day, is actually beneficial or not. I have heard rumors of coffee being good for your memory, good for your colon, and for other things. I also know that caffeine is addictive and to quit… Read more

Since starting Kung Fu, watching my calories and changing up my diet, I have lost about 14 pounds. I started at 154 pounds and am currently at 140. I seem to be stuck at 140, my goal was 135 but what seems to be happening now is I’m losing fat but gaining muscle, so my… Read more

New blog, new lifestyle. I can’t say that I’m just now starting on my journey to being a better, healthier me, but I can say that it is finally becoming one of the most important things in my life. It all started right around May of 2011, when my boyfriend Vince and I decided to… Read more