by Nettye Johnson | Apr 16, 2015 | faith, family, fitness, food
This time of year the weather is absolutely gorgeous in Louisiana, and with no major collegiate sports events happening, community outreach organizations have jammed packed the calendar with family, faith, health and fitness events. My kind of weekend! Here is a bit...
by Nettye Johnson | Mar 3, 2015 | fitness
MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.Colorectal cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the US and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death from cancer. The good news! Colorectal cancer is PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE and BEATABLE. Prevent colon cancer by...
by Nettye Johnson | Dec 30, 2013 | fitness
The human body is not designed to sit hours upon hours per day – yet our jobs, schools, modes of entertainment etc. promote large scale inactivity. Medical researchers declare “Sitting is the New Smoking” as studies indicate a sedentary lifestyle not...
by Nettye Johnson | May 25, 2013 | fitness
I’ve been struggling with running since January. Thank God, no muscular/skeletal issues. Just horrible allergies, bronchitis and sinus infections sitting me down. I’ve skipped several races I was registered for, and today’s 5k was looking like a no...
by Nettye Johnson | Mar 4, 2013 | fitness
I rarely run 5ks as I devote weekends and my race fee budget to longer distances. When I do a 5k, it has got to be for a great cause and a charity doing good work. Yesterday, I ran the Komen Baton Rouge Race for the Cure.My introduction to serious illness...
