by Arlene | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, The Latest ...
Just a few weeks ago, we were running from school to practice to dinner to homework. Parents are often stretched to the limit by jam packed schedules. You and I have wished that life would slow down. All of a sudden that wish has come true in a very dramatic way. ...
by Arlene | Nov 2, 2016 | Health, The Latest ...
If you’ve got kids in your home, you are probably surrounded by Halloween chocolate and candy right now. There are many things I cannot resist on my own: Reese’s. M&Ms. Twix bars. Butterfingers. Peppermint Patties. (Oh be still, my watering...
by Arlene | Jan 7, 2015 | Health, The Latest ...
About now, you may be a little discouraged about the weight you gained at Christmas. Like me, you may need a little pep talk. So pull up a chair and let me tell you about my friend Cynthia. After her son was born, she was disappointed at her 6 week checkup. She had...
by Arlene | Jun 28, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Several weeks ago, I blogged with great enthusiasm about boot camp at my local 24 Hour Fitness. Yes, I love the class. No, I don’t like waking up at 5:30 to make it there by 6:00 am. I’ve been exercising three times a week, but I haven’t been back to...
by Arlene | Jun 15, 2012 | Podcast
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Being_a_Younger_You_Part_2.mp3 In part 2 of this message, I talk about the dreaded subjects of losing weight and exercising! Is it possible to actually have fun while getting more fit? Can...
by Arlene | May 25, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I’ve discovered a new class at my 24-Hour Fitness: Boot Camp. Goodbye boring workout. Hello soreness, sweating, and sleep deprivation. I was invited to the class by a couple probably in their 60s that I met in the gym. I think that’s a pretty cool way...
by Arlene | Jan 23, 2011 | Health
This is one of my favorite chapters to talk about because my mom is featured in it! Have you ever been set up on a blind date? Well several years ago, my husband set up a “blind date” of sorts for my mom and I. It was a date with a personal trainer! We...
by Arlene | Jan 10, 2011 | Health
In Day 1-9 of my book, the focus in on your heart. Now we head north and consider your mind. What keeps your mind fresh and engaged? I use this quote in my book from beloved Peanuts creator Charles Schultz, Life is like a ten-speed bike; most of us have gears we...
by Arlene | Jun 25, 2010 | More Fun Stuff
Have you heard of the home exercise DVD workout program P90X? My husband has college friends who are incredibly fit and of course they do P90X. The day after he talked with them on the phone, he was on Craigslist looking to buy it. And the day after that, he was...
