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Preventative Maintenance for Thanksgiving

By Sheila Micken Ray on Nov 23, 2011

Well, it's official. The holiday season is upon us. This is a time of joy and stress, all wrapped up together and stuffed into about six weeks. Are you ready for it? Perhaps some "preventative maintenance" will help you not only survive, but thrive...

The Power Of Prayer Is Needed

By Sheila Micken Ray on Aug 7, 2011

I’m a survivor! Did you know? In 1997, on the day before my 26th birthday, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m 13+ years into remission and thankful to be enjoying life today. But, this isn’t about my story, it’s about my friend, “Sassy.” Some...

Sheila Needs Help Again: A New Writing Project?

By Sheila Micken Ray on Aug 5, 2011

I have found myself suddenly deluged in work, without enough time to get everything done. I’m not complaining about my work, just setting the stage for another reason you can use to justify calling me crazy. I’m actually considering a new project, ...

David’s Cold Corn Salad Recipe

By Sheila Micken Ray on Aug 1, 2011

For many of us, the heat is on! If you find yourself in the middle of summer, dealing with the heat and wondering what to make for dinner, consider this new recipe. Whenever it gets hot outside, there's nothing better than a cold salad to accompany...

Sheila’s Grateful List

By Sheila Micken Ray on Jul 29, 2011

I'm a cancer survivor. I am enjoying over 13 years of remission (and counting...). Over the years, I began to experience more and more days where cancer did not consume my thoughts. In the beginning, however, I wondered if a day would ever come when...

Six Tips For Exercising In High Heat

By Sheila Micken Ray on Jul 27, 2011

I live in Texas and I train several of my personal training clients outside. If you know anything about Texas, you know that it gets a little warm here in the summer. I love the heat, which doesn't bother me in the slightest. In fact, I lived for ...

Wave “Bye, Bye” To Under-Arm Jiggle: Triceps Exercises

By Sheila Micken Ray on Jul 26, 2011

As a trainer, there are several areas of the body I hear about most often. One area is the infamous "under-arm jiggle." How many of you out there are concerned about this? Do you ever wave at someone, only to find your arm continues to move after ...

Get Happy Through Exercise

By Sheila Micken Ray on Jul 24, 2011

Many people look at exercise as a way to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, or to better their physical health. Did you know there is yet another reason to exercise? Don't get me wrong, the first three reasons I listed are great reasons. It just...

Don’t Let An Injury Sideline You

By Sheila Micken Ray on Jul 19, 2011

Sometimes injuries get in the way of your exercise program. If you are suffering from an injury, you may be tempted to stop your exercise program completely. I urge you to reconsider and discuss ways (with your physician) to adapt your exercise around...

Increase Your Lung Capacity

By Sheila Micken Ray on Jul 18, 2011

Have you ever went jogging and found yourself out of breath? Have you ever played a sport and found your breathing erratic and out of control? Do you find yourself out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs? Your lung capacity is the volume of...

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