Category Archives: Exercise ramblings

Not a professional, but I play one on TV

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Solid Body Strong Mind

Nah, I don’t. I’d like to think of myself as an evangelist tho. Of course, for Christ, but also for health. I’m speaking from personal experience so I want to start out by saying “Do as I say, not as … Continue reading →

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Continuing To Make Gains

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I admit. I was disappointed in myself. I had this goal. I set the goal because I could see it on the horizon – the brass ring I could ALMOST reach as my carousel horse made it’s rounds. 100 pounds … Continue reading →

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Number 12

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I went back and counted. Since I began my CrossFit journey, I have created 12 blogs about CrossFit. Counting this one. So clearly, you can see that this one is a CrossFit blog too. This one is all about Community … Continue reading →

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Strong Body Healthy Mind 1

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’ve decided to do it. Focus my blog on getting and being strong, keeping my mind healthy, and talking to other WOMEN who have similar goals – strength, health, overcoming the horrifying stereotypes women have to deal with in the … Continue reading →

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It Changed My Life

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I get pretty passionate about CrossFit. I know it may seem like I’ve been indoctrinated into a cult but I wish I could explain fully what the CrossFit community means to me. It’s great that we work out and do … Continue reading →

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When to push UP and when to stay

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

How does exercise train you for life? Can you extract lessons from your workouts? Continue reading →

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For the girls (and women) … maybe this is you, too!

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

So, this past weekend I had a revelation. It’s actually a big one for me and maybe you too. While watching the Atlas games, I came across the stats of an athlete and what I saw gave me pause. She’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Just a Number

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’m looking at you. Yeah, you, 59. Just hold your horses cuz I’m not there yet. A great deal of my CrossFit journey has been focused on aging more gracefully. Actually, that’s a lie, it’s focused on not aging at … Continue reading →

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Yes You Can

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

Today’s lesson is about yes. Today I taught myself a lesson about saying YES. I wanted to share this lesson so that you, my beloved readers, know that you TOO can say yes to things you didn’t expect were able … Continue reading →

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Raptor Air Bike by FringeSport

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

First of all, full disclosure, I received a price break for providing a review of this apparatus. That said, I’ve already published my review, so this is an additional review for those who don’t frequent the FringeSport website. As a … Continue reading →

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