exercising
Jim Owen, a former investment manager, was goal-oriented but couldn’t find the motivation to exercise. At age 70, he had “excruciating” back pain so started working out. Starting from zero, he now competes in fitness contests, has lost 35 pounds, and fixed his back pain.At 70, Jim Owen couldn’t do…
My eldest is 14 and a half, and it’s not unusual for me to be ignored, insulted, or shouted at.I try not to take it personally, but I still need my teen to know I’m there for her.Recently, we’ve discovered we enjoy working out together.As a mother of four girls,…
Anjuli Mack, a personal trainer, has struggled with her relationship with food and fitness.Her weight fluctuated because she would struggle to follow strict diets, then overeat.Mack, 31, has learned to eat and exercise in a way that works for her.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anjuli Mack,…
