Doing my part to protect my health and my planet
At ZooFit, we connect people to the earth in healthy, positive ways. And that goes doubly for the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I know we all have a quadrillion things on our minds during the holidays, and unfortunately, the planet isn’t typically one of those things. But here’s something to consider- without a planet,…
November 10-16 is Orangutan Caring Week, a whole week dedicated to the gentle giants of the Asian rainforests. Orangutans deserve a whole week, as their numbers are plummeting more each year.
Halloween is JUST around the corner. This holiday is one of my favorite times of the year. It used to be the one time I’d let myself go absolutely hog wild and devour ALL THE TREATS. But that was before ZooFit, and before I fell in love with Asian wildlife.
The Amazon is burning. It’s devastating, heartbreaking. and infuriating.
I hope this month has been a positive experience for anyone participating in Plastic-Free July. That’s the whole point of ZooFit and the Eco-Challenge. Have fun and make conservation fitness positive for you and the world.
In my Optimize coach class, we discuss cutting down on television to make time for things which are important to us. Important things like fitness, writing, art, family time (and no, TV is not family time). But even our mentor, Brian Johnson, watches movies, documentaries, and even TED talks once in a while (he’s really…
A couple of months ago, I attended a talk by a photographer sponsored by the library for their Trudy Sunberg lecture series. I was excited to hear from this artist because he has traveled the world and filmed some incredible animals all over. But I was incredibly disappointed in the presentation and the message conveyed…
One of the greatest ideas I’ve learned from Optimize Coach program is Bright Lines. A bright line is a non-negotiable contract we create for ourselves. The key word is non-negotiable. There is no wishy-washy terms. You are 100% certain of the conditions.
A super helpful tip from me to you. If you want to stay healthy, stay hydrated. It’s way up there on my list of importance. Right next to diet, exercise, and sleep.
Eating a locavore diet is probably, in my personal opinion, one of the best ways to have a positive impact on the planet. You are doing so much when you eat locally grown, locally produced foods. Local foods are also seasonally grown, which has plenty of nutritional benefits. The food isn’t shipped from across the…