The Great Skirt Hike!

Yes, WE DID IT!! We finally winged our way to Peru and wound our way up the Inca Trail. For four days, we pounded the ancient pavement, learned a LOT about the Incas, much about South Africa and even more about ourselves. Early on we had decided that we would like to be formally adopted by the Booysens,...

September 7th, 2010 | Life | Read More

From a Great (Virtual) Skirt Hike(r): Inspiration Leads to Perspiration

Editors’ Note: we’re thrilled to have our first guest post from our good friend and former Atlantan, Vanessa. We think she has a pretty good perspective on muscling through the winter weather and staying motivated. Thanks Vanessa and good luck on your journey! In a former life, I had plenty...

February 2nd, 2010 | Challenges | Read More

The Great American Smoke Out

Be careful with those matches kiddo. In addition to it being National Epilepsy Awareness Month, there are a few other things being celebrated in November including Lung Cancer Awareness, AIDS Awareness, Georgia Pecans, Pet Cancer Awareness, Impotency, Alzheimers, Sweet Potato Awareness, Adoption, Home...

November 17th, 2009 | Challenges | Read More

All shook up: Talk About Epilepsy!

Up until about 16 months ago, I probably would not have been so enthusiastic about climbing Machu Picchu. I would have been terrified that at some point during the journey, I would have a seizure on the side of the hill, freak Jill and the rest of the hikers out and have to be carried off by the Peruvian...

November 6th, 2009 | Life | Read More

My scale is stuck – an uneasy plateau.

We made some noble claims about cardiovascular health and shaping up for hiking that big hill in Peru, but I think it would be rather dishonest if we didn’t talk a bit about weight loss here. It’s not the ultimate goal, but it’s a byproduct of all this HEALTH and ATHLETICISM that Jill...

October 22nd, 2009 | Challenges | Read More

The Varsity – oh yes we did.

Sometimes you need to listen to your body. And sometimes your body says, “Hey you. Yes, YOU with the blog about exercising and health – I’d like two chili dogs. And some onion rings.” Just because we have been blazing our own personal trail to wellness, doesn’t mean that...

September 4th, 2009 | Food, Life | Read More

Taking Granite For Granted

One of Stone Mountain's many attractions Stone Mountain, the largest piece of exposed granite in the world, yes that’s the WORLD folks, is a mere 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. This five square mile park is Georgia’s most visited attraction. Over the years, for me, an Atlanta native,...

July 26th, 2009 | Challenges, Trails, Training | Read More

Hitting “Reset”

Last year I told my husband that I needed a break. I needed to LIVE! And that in 2009 I was going to travel. I didn’t know how or where or for how long. I learned a little something about setting goals this year, about staying focused, and about making shit happen. This year I spent a few months...

July 19th, 2009 | Challenges, Life, Mojo | Read More

Puff Puff Pass.

In addition to a sedentary lifestyle overhaul, I quit smoking. Again. I’ve quit many times in the past 20+ years. And as you can imagine, it’s hard to believe in yourself when you have nothing but failure as a benchmark. This is probably the worst part of being a smoker. Forget the non-smoking assholes,...

July 14th, 2009 | Giving Up | Read More