Month: September 2016

#Just5Minutes – Hotel Gym Workout 

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I was graciously asked to speak at the West Virginia EDS Support group meeting. Because the support group meeting helped in the evening and I knew that we wouldn’t get out until a bit later, and because night driving is hard for many reasons, I decided to stay overnight. Staying overnight meant that I either worked out in the hotel gym or in my hotel room — I opted for the gym, even though I did bring my TRX bands and other equipment with me. I did a combo of cardio on the treadmill & eliptical, as well as strength with weights.     

Organic Aromas Product Review

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“I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.” THE MAGNIFICENT ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BY ORGANIC AROMAS I love aromatherapy products, but I’ve not purchased or used a diffuser before. Previously, I’ve used candles, incense, heated candles, various other aromatic products, such as heated oils, plug-in air fresheners, and more. In fact, at some point in my marriage, I was forbidden from buying any more candles, for fear that I may leave one lit, and when you have children — it’s just not worth it. Thank goodness for the invention of the battery-operated candle. The only problem is that battery operated candles look decent, but they do not give off the same smell. I then focused my necessity to have a certain aroma in our home to plug in scented air fresher, which did last a few others — other than when …

#Just5Minutes – Workout in Hotel Gym While Away for My Best Friend’s Wedding

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RP from my Instagram Account – #Just5Minutes – Practicing what I preach. I’m working to officially “launch” EDS Wellness & the Strength/Flexibility/Health/EDS site, the #Just5Minutes initiative, working on program development, wellness counseling, another integrative wellness retreat (Wellapalooza), a physician learning conference and more! But taking the time to focus and enjoy one of my best friend’s weddings. And of course, making sure to get my workout in no matter what – even in another hotel gym.

MindBody Retreat in Costa Rica with The Mindfulness Center

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Costa Rica Yoga and Meditation Retreat 2017 with Debbie Norris, Ph.D., and Jessie Norris Taylor  “We will be staying at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa, in Allejuella Costa Rica. Pura Vida Spa located in Costa Rica’s Central Valley is a beautiful estate surrounded by coffee plantations and breathtaking views of the valley below. Pura Vida is known for its delightful gourmet meals, outstanding accommodations extraordinarily gifted Healing Arts Spa Therapists and an impressionable team of staff members. Our Hatha yoga practices, led by TMC founders Debbie Norris and Jessie Norris Taylor, will include a blend of vinyasa flow yoga, as well as gentle and restorative yoga and meditation. Yogis of all levels of experience are welcome, and practices will be the lead in a way so as to meet each at their level of comfort. So, whether you are an experienced practitioner or brand new to yoga, you will find both the opportunity to challenge yourself and to deeply relax and rejuvenate safely! For More Information Visit: http://www.themindfulnesscenter.org/retreats.html. Or, contact Jessie at Jessie@TheMindfulnessCenter.org“  

#Just5Minutes – Zengo Cycle Date with My Husband

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There’s something about starting your day, or the weekend, with a great workout — today it was Zengo Cycle.    Done and done! Well, except for the doughnuts we promised the kids that we would bring home. Yeah… There went all those calories we burned, but at least my legs are getting stronger. Cycling regularly helps with fluid retention issues in my legs and above my knees — at least, that’s my hope. Below are pics of my knees after paddle boarding on vacation. The problem wasn’t paddleboarding. I am conditioned enough to handle paddle boarding, and it’s one of my favorite outdoor activities — especially paddleboard yoga. However, I guess my body didn’t like me paddleboarding on my knees, and it only made the swelling issue in my legs worse. I had no pain, nothing, but a few family members competed on my knees. So, I took a picture because I couldn’t “see” what they were referring to. I was a bit shocked, alarmed, and a bit concerned — to say the least. No pain. …