You can do it! (by Trish)

You can do it! (by Trish)

Until my mid-thirties (well before I was a health coach), I routinely ate cereal, a muffin or a bagel for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and pasta for dinner. Tortellini with Alfredo sauce was one of my absolute favorites. Cheese and crackers were a staple in my diet...
A zest for life (by Trish)

A zest for life (by Trish)

Several weeks ago, Good Morning America featured a woman named Ronnie Backenstoe, a 98 year old, active Girl Scout. When asked why she was still a Girl Scout, she replied, “Why wouldn’t you stay in Girl Scouts? It is a way of living and I’m still living!” The...
Finding my inner child (by Trish)

Finding my inner child (by Trish)

Adulthood is filled with serious responsibilities… work, mortgage, auto repairs, college loans, utility bills, and so on. It can be easy to lose your youthful spirit. On two recent trips, I found my inner child in unexpected places. The first was in Las Vegas, of all...
Hunger or habit? (by Trish)

Hunger or habit? (by Trish)

When Roli gets back from a walk, he expects a snack or a treat. When we go downstairs at night, he expects a biscuit. He is clearly a creature of habit. Is he really hungry or just used to getting food at these times? During a recent trip, I noticed a few things about...
Getting there is half the fun (by Trish)

Getting there is half the fun (by Trish)

On a recent trip, I lucked out with a window seat both ways… my favorite! Airline travel has changed quite a bit since the days when I was living in London and jet setting all over Europe (or beyond). Back then, Jim and I racked up so many miles that I often had the...
Finding my pace (by Trish)

Finding my pace (by Trish)

While hiking or snowshoeing with Jim and Roli, I often struggle to keep up with their pace. When we start out, we are one behind the other, seemingly walking together at the same speed. If Jim is walking with Roli, they quickly get ahead. (Possibly because Roli pulls...