It was 11 months ago that I wrote my Editor’s Note about change (https://nonahoodnews.com/editors-note-change-air/). A heck of a lot has happened in that time. I’m learning to embrace change as a vehicle for opportunity, improvement, self-reflection, and discovering what I’m really capable of and what I really want in life. I have many favorite quotes, but one that has been … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Too Unfit for Fitness
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!” – Zig Ziglar Have you ever heard someone say, “I’d like to exercise, but I’m just too unfit?” Or maybe this is something you say to yourself. As a fitness professional, this is a concern that I hear a lot! Fear of what people might think, fear of injury or being embarrassed of not being able to … [Read more...]
Lacrosse Casts Wide Net in Lake Nona
Kids in Lake Nona are picking up lacrosse sticks and joining one of the fastest-growing team sports in the country. Although interest in lacrosse is surging today, it’s a sport played with a ball and stick that has existed since the 17th century. Originally played by men, it’s been modified through the years with greater numbers of women and girls becoming lacrosse … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Conflict + Resolution
Welcome to Family Fridays, where we discuss the importance of reconnecting with your family. In the hustle and bustle of the digital age, finding a moment of peace and quiet is so hard to come by. It can be easy to simply hand our kids technology rather than engaging in real-world activities that challenge their minds and engage their spirits. Each month, we’ll look at new and … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: No Better Time to Ride!
Cycling Your Way Into the Year Resolution res·o·lu·tion noun a firm decision to do or not to do something. synonyms: intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, aspiration, design, purpose, object, plan As you read this article, we are already into the second month of 2019. So, how are those resolutions working out? Year after year, as the New Year … [Read more...]