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Delusional Optimism and other altruisms

Nicole DeBoom, founder of Skirt Sports. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

If someone called me “delusional,” I might be slightly offended. “Optimistic,” however, invokes pride.

But “Delusionally Optimistic?” I’m not even sure what that means. It has a nice ring, though.

Last year I attended my first Skirt Sports Ambassador Read more

6 ways to deal with injuries and issues so you can keep moving

Honor your body's unique issues and you'll get a better workout.

Here’s an oft-played scenario in the fitness world:

A woman is not feeling as in shape as she wants to be so she shows up at a fitness class. Perhaps she has meticulously found just the right one, Read more

Nourishment, not Nutrients

I have a new vocabulary word.

It’s not so much new as it is renewed.

Nourish.

What, you’ve heard it before? I have, too. But it wasn’t until I read Shauna Niequist’s book, “Bread & Wine,” that I finally Read more

My Running Narrative of Body Image

Stuck in the never-ending cycle of body image? Here's what I do when I find myself in that negative space of feeling negative about how I look. Read more