7 Days of Mind Games: Finding motivation to exercise
In my last post, I wrote about my "rest day," my day off from exercise. Not just how important it is for the body, but how I strategically schedule it for the day that is the hardest to be motivated: Monday. Now, as I embark on the rest of the week, it's time to face the playlist. Finding motivation to workout can be difficult any day of the week, but like anything, it helps to have a plan. While a common tip is to "schedule your workout," I recommend taking it one step furth
Why I never "Start Monday"
Happy January! We are about halfway through the month. New Year's Resolutions are in full swing. Perhaps some of you are still ramping up to get started. I know for me, every week feels like a brand new struggle to find--and maintain--motivation to exercise. And this goes for the whole year, not just Resolution time. One tip that I have found works for me is to never "start Monday." [Note: If Monday is your best day and it works for you, awesome. Keep it up. Perhaps the rest
Tiki Feels with Mexican Spice in Downtown Ann Arbor
On the northern end of Ann Arbor's Main Street is an oasis of bright lights, festive colors, and Latin beats. Not only is it a refreshing contrast to the dimly lit, black napkin ventures that have dominated downtown for decades, but it makes for a sunny escape on a cold winter night in the Midwest. Every corner of Chapala Mexican Restaurant transports you to a tropical getaway. From the colors on the walls to the swings on the tiki bar to the jewel-toned glasses, you cannot h