I don’t usually post on the weekends, mostly to give you all a much needed break from me, but there were a few things I wanted to throw out there just for general FYI purposes. Don’t feel pressured to comment on this post although if you want to, make sure to come up with the perfect witty-yet-intelligent-yet-humble comment…. so I can steal it for future use;) Anyhow, have a great holiday! Unless you don’t live in the US in which case, have a fantastic weekend-as-usual followed by a Monday-as-usual;)
Uber-VegChef TJ sent me this article about the benefits of exercising barefoot (did you know that people who exercise barefoot have 60% less injuries than those who exercise with super-duper athletic shoes?) This is worth the click-thru just to see the amazing photo illustrations. I keep thinking I want to do an experiment with this but I don’t think the Y would go for it.
The amazing Kirez sent me a wonderful how-to guide for mastering the pull-up. All of you still doing CrossFit (like us!) should definitely check out his site.
The multitalented MizFit sent me this article on one experience with CR. A must-read for anyone curious about Calorie Restriction as a lifestyle. Fascinating stuff.
The lovely Fitarella “tagged” me so if my FAQ page wasn’t enough useless information for you, here are more things about Charlotte you never wanted to know:
4 Jobs I’ve Had
University assistant professor
Waitress
Voice actress on a motivational tape series
Celebrity Ghost blogger
4 Things I Do To Take Really Good Care of Myself
Eat
Sleep
Exercise
Meditate
Write words in neat little descending pyramids. I know, it’s a gift. Darn it – see what you just made me do?!
4 Events That Have Most Formed How I Live My Life Today
Reading The Diary of Anne Frank when I was 10
The births of my children & death of my daughter
My marriage
Being sexually assaulted and the ensuing court case
4 Things I Do To Stay Motivated To Live Healthy
Play with my kids
Avoid TV and movies
Dance
Read a lot
Volunteer
Learn to count to 4
4 People Who Have Been Influential In Motivating Me to Change My Eating and Exercise Habits
Aieee. Everybody. That’s kind of my problem.
4 Reasons For Staying Off Sugar and White Flour
Well, I don’t. Okay, white flour is pretty easy to stay away from for me but sugar? Ah, blessed sugar.
4 Ways Blogging Has Helped Me Stay Healthy
Can’t type and eat at the same time! Oh, wait, yes I can. Seriously, I only have one thing to say here and that is all of the amazing, smart, talented, funny people I’ve gotten to know through blogging. Sometimes I feel like I’m ripping y’all off – that I should be paying you for all the fabulous knowledge and advice you give me. But then I remember that I DO give back… hey those funny pictures aren’t cheap! Okay, they’re free. But I still LOVEloveLOVE you guys.
You’ve Been Tagged…
Not.
Photo Credit: SFWchan
There have always been at least a few barefoot runners in every marathon I’ve done. It just looks painful. Besides I have a major shoe addiction! It would make me so sad to not have a reason to buy shoes!
“The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes
I remember a time in my residency when I had two very different patients to care for. One looked very good, but was dying of cancer. The other had been in a terrible car wreak, and was quite broken, but I knew in spite of how they looked, the worst was over and they would recover. I also recall each family and how the firsts did not appreciate the gravity nor the second the healing that would lead to a healthy outcome. Direction is everything.
Dr. J
I didn’t have the courage to post that one of my 4 that have most formed how I live my life today was being sexually molested. So thank you for doing this Charlotte.
I love your answers – thank you for always being so honest and open with us. And funny, to boot. Very, very funny 🙂 Pyramid writing…ridic!
damn
Id missed this as I was out of town.
late to the party still saying THANKS FOR SHARING and lettings us into your private world.
xo xo,
M.