Maggie's Blog
Strength Becomes You...
Happiness Is an Inside Job!
When faced with discomfort, you can create a sense of optimism that things will get better and that you can deal with what is happening…
The Emperor’s New Clothes
To impress others Is a hollow motivation. And it certainly does not spark creation. Authenticity, the truth, has a standard of gold. It’s for real…
Heads Up! Maggie’s Got Your Back
Your posture expresses your body’s relationship with gravity while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture places minimal strain on your supporting muscles and ligaments…
The Thrive Formula
Tenacity: Discipline and Consistency Tenacity, or determination, is necessary for success. It allows you to step outside your comfort zone and negotiate challenges … definitely…
The Littlest Dancer
I was five years old when I experienced a rather elegant introduction to ballet. Each Saturday morning my mother and I would drive to New…Don’t Call Me a Senior Citizen
My first invitation from AARP was jarring! At age 50, I was vibrant, physically and mentally youthful, and definitely not a candidate for senior citizenship.…
You Are Not Your Thoughts. You are an Observer.
Don’t believe everything you think! Fitness is always the priority! Commonly referred to as a figment of the imagination, it is a product of your…
You Do You!
My daughter, Brooke, has a master’s degree in design. (Please indulge her proud momma.) Brooke’s primary focus is designing elegant furniture with clean lines. Brooke…
A Meal in Itself
When is it enough? The old Wakulla Inn, near Tallahassee, FL, truly reflects southern grace. Sunday dinner at the Inn is nothing short of a…
Just Walk Away
Inspiration My dear grandchildren, Sophie Bell, age 7, and Jonah, age 3, are wonderful playmates. However, sometimes during the course of their Monday-to-Sunday quarantine, one…
Resistance Training…Why You Should Not Resist!
I often feel like I’m preaching to the choir when I talk about the crucial health benefits of muscle-toning exercises. Yes, aerobic exercises are important…
Go With the Flow
The flow state: where peak performance intersects with peak experience to create a situation of intense focus. ACE (American Council on Exercise)The concept of movement…
