By: Meg Humphrey I spend too much time focusing on my big and grand long term goals that sometimes (okay, most of the time) I don’t appreciate the small things that happen that are just as worthwhile and satisfying as hitting 220 pounds on the deadlift. Here are some of those small victory moments. […]
Category Archives: Health/Exercise
August 24
Meg-chan in Wonderland: Why I Revert to a Weeboo When Distressed
posted by tspofnutmeg
By: Meg Humphrey It’s fair to say that most things I do involve fantasy and escapism. The bulk of what I read is fiction, I cosplay, I’m entrenched in the online Star Wars community, and I daydream often. All of these things add some adventure and excitement to my life, but what do I do […]
June 27
How to Be an Alpha: Lessons from the A-Team (Movie Edition)
posted by tspofnutmeg
By: Meg Humphrey I love the A-Team. I watched the show when I was growing up (still watch it time to time on Netflix) and adored their impossible plans, crazy get ups, and commitment to doing good for anyone they came across. The 2010 origin story movie was outstanding. It stayed true to the […]
February 26
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
posted by terraolsen
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week By: Terra Clarke Olsen Feb 23rd to March 1st is national Eating Disorder Awareness Week. No, this is not a nerdy topic, but it is an important one. Eating disorders inflict 30 million people in the United States alone. Most likely, you know someone with an eating disorder but may […]
November 22
Geeky Motivation
posted by terraolsen
Geeky Motivation By: LB Chambers Sometimes I find myself needing a little motivation and self-encouragement. Like most people, I am my own worst enemy. Any flaw, any screw up or misstep, will have me feeling pathetic and dredging up every mistake I’ve made since grade school (like that time in third grade that I gave […]
August 26
LB’s Suggestions for Healthy, Geeky Living
posted by terraolsen
LB’s Suggestions for Healthy, Geeky Living By: LB Chambers Ok here’s the thing. I’m a terrible person. Activity and health-wise. I have zero drive to compete athletically (I’m that annoying person who, when everyone else is yelling at the referee, is busy reminding everyone that he’s just doing his best at his job). I tried […]
March 11
Healthy Nerd: Couch Potato No More
posted by terraolsen
Healthy Nerd: Couch Potato No More By: Andrea Cole Have you ever done a marathon of your favorite TV show only to be told, by a person or the streaming service of your choice, that you’ve been watching for a while and maybe it’s time for a break? This is often their way of saying […]