Do you remember the planking craze that swept the world earlier in the decade? I can remember taking pictures in some pretty odd locations always trying to get more creative with the next social media post. These planks were a bit different than the traditional exercise plank. In the craze you would take a picture... Continue Reading →
What an incredible vacation Morgan and I enjoyed together up north - Toronto, Niagara Falls and Erie, PA. Last week I wrote about the start of our vacation, Traveling Healthy - Toronto (Part 1). I like to share how it's possible to travel healthy without sacrificing a thing. I believe it comes down to priorities.... Continue Reading →
The challenge and fun of traveling healthy continues this summer via Toronto. Today's post will be the first of a two part series chronicling how I strived to eat healthy and train on this awesome adventure with Morgan in Toronto. Next week in part 2 I will share our adventures finishing up in Toronto, Niagara... Continue Reading →
There were several people in tears Saturday night in the Giraffe's Den. This wasn't due to two teams falling short on the final question of Game Night but the tears were coming from cutting a few enormous red onions as part of three recipes we were preparing for dinner. Today I will recap the Healthy... Continue Reading →
It's easy to get frustrated when we can't do something at the same level we once could. If you don't manage your expectations this could develop into a chronic problem. Some of the reasons I've seen impacting current vs. prior performance include: Injury - may sideline you causing loss of fitness Taking some down time... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe 