by Cathy Leman | Nov 8, 2012 | Fitness, Nutrition
My poor blog. Unused, out of date, lonely. What can I say? There’s no excuse for such treatment, outside of a to-do list where “blogging” consistently lands at the bottom. Which is unfortunate, because a blog is a voice. And voices are meant to be...
by Cathy Leman | Oct 13, 2011 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Motivation
Like it or not, Facebook and all of its colloquialisms has woven its way into our vernacular. “Friending” is an especially ubiquitous FB term. Suddenly we’re “friending” and “unfriending” people left and right. Some friends we...
by Cathy Leman | Oct 1, 2011 | Fitness, Motivation, Running
It almost seems like a lifetime ago, but in reality, just three weeks have passed since I ran the Chicago Half Marathon on September 11. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect (look at those blue skies), from packet pickup on Saturday to crossing the finish...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 24, 2011 | Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, Weight Management
The title of this blog is the title of a 10-week program I’ll be co-facilitating September 15 – November 17, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A little background on how this program came to be. . . I specialize in working with women age 40 plus. So many...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 15, 2011 | Fitness
Don’t say CLOSING. Lady Liberty may be undergoing a yearlong safety renovation, but those involved with the makeover are adamant that visitors will experience only restricted access, not a complete shutdown. What does this have to do with you? While a year...
by Cathy Leman | Jun 2, 2011 | Healthy Eating, Nutrition
I clearly remember, way back in 1992, when the original food guide pyramid made its debut. I had just gone back to college to earn my nutrition degree and RD. I went to school at night, worked in corporate America by day. The building cafeteria placed pyramid table...
by Cathy Leman | May 9, 2011 | Cooking, Nutrition
When was the last time you went an entire week without using your microwave? Assuming you HAVE a microwave. For the sake of simplicity, let’s just assume that most every U.S. household (and beyond), has one. Standing at the ready to heat leftovers, melt...
by Cathy Leman | Oct 29, 2010 | Nutrition
When you see the word “natural” on a food package, does it make you feel like the food is somehow healthier or better for you? That was the concensus among attendees at this morning’s “Get Fit Friday: WALK & TALK” session. Thankfully,...
by Cathy Leman | Oct 12, 2010 | Dining Out, Healthy Lifestyle, Travel Well
When you travel, do you struggle to keep your eating habits “normal”? Do you veer waayy off track, then take weeks to get back to a balanced eating rhythm? If so, you’re not alone. Eating outside of our regular, familiar routine can challenge even...
by Cathy Leman | Oct 2, 2010 | Healthy Eating, Nutrition
I have 5 amazing nephews, one of whom happens to be a Marine. I was fortunate to spend time with him over the Labor Day holiday when he made an unexpected trip home, brimming with stories of weeks in “the field”, grueling training sessions, and of course,...
