I talk a lot about mindfulness. Because I believe it is the key to wellness. (And I’m all about wellness!) But it’s easier said than done to practice mindfulness on a regular basis. There is so much in the past to think about and so much in the future to figure out. A couple of [...]

Sitting. You know that thing we do eight hours every day at work. And then a few more hours at night in front of the TV or computer — or both! Turns out it’s a pretty dangerous activity. Recent studies show that sitting for long stretches actually shaves years off your life. You could say that [...]

My friend, April Armstrong, is training hard for The Cannes 111 Triathlon. An amazing undertaking in itself, it’s not enough for April. She is also campaigning for TriStar Ambassador! April explains why: I want to inspire others out there to consider triathlon as a balanced means to a healthy and strong life, and to Try TriStar as [...]

The beginning of a new year is such a wonderful time. A time to start fresh. A time to reflect on life. A time to make resolutions! While at the Chicago airport on our way home from Sweden, I jotted down some wellness resolutions for the coming year. They’re kind of random, but based on [...]

Many autumns ago, I heard about this new way of exercising called “Pilates.” It was supposed to give you long, lean muscles and work your core. Being very much into being lean (and never quite getting there), I promptly bought a Pilates VHS tape and a mat to use at home. I think I tried [...]