Blogs
Our bloggers are fitness instructors, runners, bikers, professors, therapists, recreationists, psychologists, nutritionists, parents and, overall, members of our community. Check back often for new posts and leave a comment to engage in the conversation.
October 10, 2017
by Annie Payne One of my first memories of Fruita is driving into town heading west on Highway 6 & 50 and seeing Grrreta the Dinosaur for the first time in her previous post next to Dinosaur Pizza. I believe I was about seven-years-old at the time. My younger cousin, […]
October 3, 2017
by Healthy Mesa County Staff “Don’t play in the street!” is something many of us heard as kids. As adults, some of us have probably used those same words with our children. But in Grand Junction on October 7 we have the chance to say, “Let’s all play in the […]
September 19, 2017
by Sarah Johnson This is me. And I’m not what I expected. This was taken on a spring afternoon when, after three days of skiing big mountains with high-speed lifts, my knees hurt and my muscles were sore. My legs were screaming their age, but I couldn’t have been happier. […]
September 6, 2017
by Sarah Johnson Not long ago I heard Stacy Bare talk about how rock climbing saved his life. Bare, a 2014 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year who has made a career of getting people outdoors through his expedition work with veterans, kids in poverty and others, was in Grand […]
July 25, 2017
by Lindsay Maurer When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations, and a chance to kick back. We think barbecues, endless sunny days, and adventure! Most of us don’t think fitness and clean eating – but we need to! So what can you do to […]
October 13, 2016
by Healthy Mesa County Staff Fall is in the air. The leaves rustle in the tree tops as they hold on just a while longer, then make their descent to the cool autumn ground. The brisk air of a fall morning fills your lungs. A game of following the leader […]
August 25, 2016
by Anne Nederveld We all know that obesity is a major problem in our country, and most people understand that this leads to chronic health problems. None of us want this for our kids, but it is sometimes very hard to know how to encourage our kids to adopt healthy […]
July 5, 2016
by Fran Parker June 1 was my last day of paid employment…I think. At various times in the past month, I’ve described my new status as retired…..or semi-retired. The one thing that I’ve been very sure of is that I am taking the summer and fall off. I need time […]
June 21, 2016
by Andi Goddeyne This is the summer of hikes. I remind myself I made this internal pledge anytime I feel like skipping one. The truth is hiking can be tough. It seems like what the Internet sites consider an “easy” hike can still get a little rough for me. The […]
June 7, 2016
by Anne Keller and Jen Zeuner Let’s face it; unless you are independently wealthy or still live with your parents, most of us generally have too much on our plates. Not literally, like in an Olive Garden unlimited bowl of pasta way, but in the sense of work, family, errands, […]
May 31, 2016
by Lindsay Maurer In this era of prenatal fitness, most women know that exercise during a normal pregnancy is safe. Yet, when it comes to the particulars – Is it ok to work my abs? Do I have to stop running? Should I keep my heart rate low? Can I […]
May 3, 2016
by Amy Agapito When spring starts making the days better and warmer, I think about riding my bike! Actually, I get really excited to get on my bike and ride on the Riverfront Trail, as well as on mountain bike trails. I also like to ride my bike to different places […]
April 26, 2016
by Fran Parker Last August, I blogged about being a “spinster” and the importance of having a more deliberate approach to creating community as I get older. In the blog and others, I’ve worried about how I’ll get the support I need as I grow older and recognized my need […]
April 11, 2016
by Sarah Johnson At our house, everyone contributes. It’s not a big house, so even with just three of us we’re able to get a lot done if everyone does their part. Imagine what could be possible if we approached our community the same way. Like so many other things, […]
March 21, 2016
by Lindsay Mauer EP, LMT, CKTP Moms everywhere tend to put themselves on the bottom of the priority list. Well, it’s time that mom puts herself on the top rung of that ladder. What we won’t do for ourselves we will do for our children. Do you want them to […]