Sometimes a common theme emerges for the week. Accountability has been front and center this past week for me. Let me tell you about two totally different stories that both boil down to being accountable….
Browsing Category Staying fit
Are you struggling in your weight loss journey?
In the cycling world, the 1989 Tour De France victory by Greg LeMond is legendary. In 1987 this star cyclist was seriously injured in a hunting accident. He required extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy. He…
Crossing Mountains, Chasing Rivers
In my March 3, 2011 post, Quest for self confidence where x never marks the spot, I introduced my blog readers to my summer cycling journey from Pittsburgh to Annapolis. I am joining my weight…
Spring is here. Get off the couch!
Spring has finally arrived. It’s been a hard winter in Ohio with near record snow. Now that Daylight Savings Time is in effect, evenings are longer allowing more time for enjoying the outdoors. It’s definitely…
Four reasons to buy a bicycle at a local bike shop
In my earlier post, I answered the most frequent question I get from new cyclists, “Is it OK to buy a bike at Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Target?” I answered that question with quite a few…
Should you buy that Wal-Mart bike?
I am an avid cyclist and proponent of cycling for weight loss. Last year I cofounded the Spin Off Cyclists with other weight loss surgery patients. Our group combines bicycle rides and weight loss support….
American Heart Month is Close to My Heart
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s No. 1 killer? Since 1963 Congress has required the President to proclaim February as American Heart Month. As a…
I lost my baggage on my snowshoes
Winter is in full swing here in northeast Ohio. The past month has proven to be a pretty brutal winter. There has been a lot of snowfall and temps have been generally below freezing. These conditions are a little harsh for us. Usually late January thru mid February sees the worst of winter in these parts.