Whether it’s a day of commitment, celebration, or renewal, let’s welcome the new year!

Taking Time to Reflect

For all of my Asian-extra-large, American-small life, I’ve always been told that I don’t need to lose weight in the States and then get sneered and stared at abroad. Even when I did Biggest Loser earlier this year, I was told I didn’t need to lose weight. Fact of the matter is, I could live a healthier life.

Playing the Long Game

It’s not so much about losing weight as it is about being able to do what I want to do. 

My friend who’s played volleyball for the longest time just learned that he has knee arthritis. I’ve heard from others how their bodies are starting to break down. Even I have trouble standing for more than an hour, though I suspect that’s temporary due to sleeping on an unsupported surface.

Nevertheless, if I want to continue running, I have to continue… well, running.

Chipping Away at Life-Long Beliefs

As a kid, I knew I wasn’t that strong. I would try to do a pushup, and I’d never quite make it to the bottom. Later my lower back was an excuse for not trying at all. Now I know better. I can do a pushup, but I do need to work at it. I’m not asking too much of myself — it’s a life-long belief after all. 100 pushups a day means simply working at it whenever I can. If I can reach the point of doing them all consecutively, all the more power to me.

Listening to the Powers that Be

If there’s an infographic about something, it must be true — not really, but it’s generally taken this way. Anyhow, here’s why clutter sucks.

The Countdown Starts Now

Happy new year’s everyone! Hope you make do on your promises, commitments, resolutions, what have you—

You may run, walk stumble, drive or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.
—Gloria Gaither