When I kicked off my morning routine, it wasn’t because I was inspired by Instagram influencers or a sudden desire to touch my toes. Nope, it was all thanks to good ol’ back pain. I spent an entire weekend day baking Christmas cookies, and as a result, I could hardly move for the next two days. Something had to be done. Now, ‘everyone knows’ that the secret to a happy spine is a rock-solid core (right? That’s what they tell me, anyway). So, in my quest to make the most of m

I’m not super fit like the fitness influencers.  Even in my age bracket, I’m continually amazed by what I see.  I try, but I’ll never be one of those folks.  So I’m almost there, but not quite.    I pay attention to health and fitness news, and I try pretty hard, but I miss the mark on a lot of things.  I know what I’m supposed to do, but I often choose to do otherwise.  Here is what I (knowingly) do wrong and what I get right.  Balancing Exercise: What I Get Right and What I