Tag: active

Skinnys road to recovery part 2

Skinnys road to recovery part 2
24 November, 2011
Skinny's Thoughts

I am 2 days post op – feel like one has been run over by a bus but I am, …Read the Rest

Exercises for the Terminally Busy

Exercises for the Terminally Busy
5 October, 2011
Skinny's Hints & Tips

Post written by Leo Babauta.
I’ve been out walking all day in New York City with my daughter, and haven’t found any time for my usual workouts in between museums and fabulous restaurants.
And yet fitness doesn’t require hours of your time every d…

Music to listen too whilst running

Music to listen too whilst running
18 February, 2011
Skinny's Hints & Tips

Ideally its better to listen to something with a fast enough beat to coincide with your foot fall – I …Read the Rest

Is obsession part of the scale of commitment?

Is obsession part of the scale of commitment?
20 July, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Very deep I know, but you can be committed to something without being obsessed. However, if you’re obsessed about something, …Read the Rest

Weigh in day – good news!

Weigh in day – good news!
19 July, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

After 4 months of not losing weight – I have had my second loss in a row.  Silly isn’t it, …Read the Rest

Different ways to walk #2

Different ways to walk #2
16 June, 2010
Skinny's Hints & Tips

ORIENTEERING -  normally thought of as a running activity, orienteering is a fun way of getting off the beaten track …Read the Rest

Had a lovely half term – the weather helped

Had a lovely half term – the weather helped
7 June, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

Managed to even squeeze in a day at the beach and I wore shorts – in public!! Most of the …Read the Rest

I’ve discovered another benefit of exercise!

I’ve discovered another benefit of exercise!
21 May, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

I can’t shove food down my throat while I’m running or riding my bike – plus our utility room is …Read the Rest

How many calories does my body need?

How many calories does my body need?
5 May, 2010
Skinny's Hints & Tips

Well first of all, why do we need calories, what are they?  Calories are used to keep our bodies functioning …Read the Rest

Do you think just wearing sports gear will make me lose weight?

Do you think just wearing sports gear will make me lose weight?
26 April, 2010
Skinny's Thoughts

I feel like I’ve been living in my running gear forever and yet I only ran 9 miles last week!!  …Read the Rest