Tag Archives: exercise

All the Exercise

Posted on May 20, 2023 by msw blog

I’ve always been a very confident person and very accepting of my body. I’ve been a thin person all my life and I have not been able to get over 125 pounds for 10 years. But I was also celibate … Continue reading →

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Stress

Posted on February 13, 2023 by msw blog

Stress is basically a disconnection from the earth, a forgetting of the breath. Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. Nothing is that important. Just lie down. Natalie Goldberg

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Go Sledding

Posted on December 13, 2022 by msw blog

If you’re lucky enough to have seen the season’s first snow, take advantage of it by going sledding. You may associate sledding with childhood snow days, but trust us, it’s just as fun as an adult as it was when … Continue reading →

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Harness Energy

Posted on December 8, 2022 by msw blog

Studies have found that exercise may help cancer patients live longer, but during chemotherapy, the mechanics of running escaped me. So, I gave myself a pep talk. “Are you hunched over? Straighten your torso. Hold your head up. Harness energy from … Continue reading →

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Change of Pace

Posted on October 2, 2022 by msw blog

Walking may be the most underrated form of exercise. Turns out putting one foot in front of the other carries some serious benefits. And when you want to push yourself, you can get your heart rate up by climbing hills … Continue reading →

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