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Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: How I Train When Life Doesn’t Care About My Schedule

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  Some people plan their workouts. I plan my emergencies. I live with a medically fragile family member who can collapse without warning. He’s on oxygen 24/7. He has episodes where he stops breathing. I am the one who brings him back. This means I don’t get uninterrupted time. I don’t get predictable days. I don’t get to say, “I’ll be at the gym at 10.” I get windows. Moments. Opportunities. And I’ve learned to train inside those. Here’s what that looks like: 1. I take the cardio when I can get it If I can drop into Nena’s class, I do. If I can’t, I don’t punish myself. I do incline walking instead — even 10 minutes counts. 2. I shrink the expectation A gym visit doesn’t have to be an hour. It can be 12 minutes. It can be one machine. It can be “I showed up.” 3. I train at home when the world won’t cooperate Weights, calisthenics, marching in place, simple cardio — whatever fits the moment. 4. I don’t wait for perfect conditions Perfect doesn’t exist in my life. Possible does. 5. I...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists -Anger Anonymous (Ortman)

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    Today's Publisher's Pride is  Anger Anonymous  by Dennis Ortman, which recently reached #198 on Amazon in anger management self-help. Book Description: When you feel in the grip of anger, ask yourself these questions: Do you feel powerless to control your temper? Does your anger frighten you so much that you feel compelled to suppress it? Does your life feel unmanageable because of your anger? Does your preoccupation with the unfairness of life and being wronged interfere with your happiness Do you feel hopeless about finding a cure for your temper?  If you answer "yes" to these questions, you may be addicted to your anger. It acts like a drug that stimulates you, energizes you, and causes you to act insanely. Viewing your anger as an addiction, Dr. Ortman guides you through the time-tested Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to find healing and growth. He shows how the Steps offer practical wisdom to use the natural energy of your anger wisely and well, ne...
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Balancing Exercise and Rest during Pregnancy

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  The best balance of exercise and rest during pregnancy shifts across trimesters as your body’s physiology, energy, and center of gravity change. The goal is steady movement paired with restorative recovery — not pushing limits. First Trimester (Weeks 1–13) — Gentle consistency Activity: Light to moderate exercise 3–5 days per week, about 30 minutes a day. Walking, swimming, prenatal yoga, or low‑impact aerobics. If you were active before pregnancy, you can maintain most routines with reduced intensity. Rest: Fatigue and nausea are common; prioritize naps and early bedtimes. Alternate movement days with rest days. Hydrate and eat small, frequent meals to sustain energy. Balance: Movement helps circulation and mood, but rest supports hormonal adjustment. Think “gentle rhythm,” not “training schedule.” Second Trimester (Weeks 14–27) — Strength and stability Activity: Energy often rebounds — ideal time for regular exercise. Continue moderate cardio (walking, swimming, stationary...
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