http://balancedliving.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Balanced Living en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:22:29 GMT 2010-01-02T15:22:29Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959223&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:22:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959223&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-30T16:22:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967246&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace My 10 Favorite Posts of 2009 1) U Michigan Study; How Acupuncture Affects the Brain’s Ability to Regulate Pain Using brain imaging, researchers at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967246&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Jennifer D. 2009-12-29T15:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968900&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace It's that time of year again. The time where we all look back at the previous 12 months and analyze for successes and failures. Did we reach our goals? If we didn't, did we at least make an attempt? . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:23:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968900&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Holmes 2009-12-30T17:23:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967989&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Here we are with 2010 right around the corner, and while I'm not a huge fan of formal resolutions, I do find myself looking back on 2009 and thinking about everything I've done and learned. 2009 was full—full . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:42:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967989&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Linda Lee 2009-12-30T01:42:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964246&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Writing Resolutions for 2010 1.  I will find at least one place to teach poetry for profit this year. 2.  I will continue to promote my poetry chapbook, published in May, 2009, . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:01:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964246&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-12-28T06:01:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965956&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Like most people this time of the year marks a transitory period in peoples lives.  Looking back at the past year and planning for the next couple years,  I've been looking at a lot of things . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:49:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965956&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Terry . 2009-12-28T19:49:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965178&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace 1. Learn Guitar 2. Learn French 3. Finish a book 4. Lose weight (goal: 140) 5. Save money   This year's hopes: 1. I hope to complete all my tasks for year one of my five year plan . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:01:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965178&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-28T05:01:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959193&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:26:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959193&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-27T20:26:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964556&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace I spent Christmas on the road, visiting first my parents and then my mothers' side of the family about 100 miles away. My son and I finally made it back home around 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day. For various . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:01:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964556&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Linda B. 2009-12-27T17:01:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959144&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:06:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959144&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-25T21:06:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959294&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:51:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959294&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-22T21:51:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958048&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace In 2009, I launched an inspirational series of interviews with ordinary folks who do extraordinary things.  They breathe life into their dreams, resolutions . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:34:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958048&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-22T19:34:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933260&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Each day, you are faced with an infinite number of choices. Do you do some morning yoga or fill up on donuts for breakfast? Do you smile at your husband when you pass him in the hall? Hold the door open . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:17:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933260&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kath Younger 2009-12-28T13:17:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960942&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace As preparation for getting married many moons ago, I spent months in the gym running and weight training. I did nothing more in terms of studying than google something about core strength and finding . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:21:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960942&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Holmes 2009-12-23T22:21:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933256&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Honkkkkk, Scheeeeew . ß That’s the sound of me snoring! How many hours of sleep do you require to feel bright eyed and balanced? For me it is 8, although anything between 7.5 to . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:02:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933256&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kath Younger 2009-12-21T14:02:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944188&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace I know many are surprised that I eat muffins every day.  Its important to eat foods in moderation that you really enjoy, as you will never stick to any weight loss plan, if you give up every single . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:37:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944188&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Mary G. 2009-12-12T19:37:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949937&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Please Join I Resolve To . . . Group members for the  'Get In The Groove For The New Year Chat' on Tuesday, December 29, from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. (ET) (in an effort to enable . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:23:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949937&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-16T15:23:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937082&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace   After Thanksgiving something hit me and I decided to go back to Sparkpeople.com. A few months ago I lost about 20 pounds, and despite being haphazard on my efforts I kept most of that off. Now, . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937082&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Gretchen Lee Bourquin 2009-12-08T16:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936940&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Today I've been warned that the new government health plan will not cover some surgeries for senior citizens, ie: people over age sixty. I'm fifty-seven this year so of course I'm long past that youthful . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:49:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936940&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Linda M. 2009-12-08T14:49:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933589&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace "Christmas, children, is not a date.  It is a state of mind."  Mary Ellen Chase - From QuoteGarden.Com It might sound s illy, but I really enjoy holiday music in . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933589&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-12-06T19:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923845&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace How do you relax when you are stressed? How do you get rid of the stiffness from your body? You can always try the Preparing Stance form from Yang Style Tai Chi . You can stand this form for 5 minutes, . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923845&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Huan Zhang 2009-11-30T16:30:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912029&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Please Join I Resolve To . . . Group members for the  'Get In The Groove For Fall Resolution Chat' on Tuesday, November 24, from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. (ET) (in an effort to enable . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:11:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912029&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Simpson 2009-11-22T00:11:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933252&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace So many people hate exercise. They dread going to the gym. They despise staring at the wall as they hum along on the elliptical, suffer through the sweat of a long run, grimace through another round of . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:08:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933252&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kath Younger 2009-12-14T13:08:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939826&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Warm weather always allows me to stay in better shape since I'm not as prone to skip my daily runs for weather. I just don't like running in the cold. Warm weather also tends to lend itself to more . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:20:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939826&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Holmes 2009-12-10T00:20:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939301&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace She's curvy, healthily so. She's not very tall and I mostly see her in comfortable, stretchy clothes that accommodate her job as a massage therapist. If I had to guess, I'd peg her as someone who doesn't . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:39:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939301&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Linda Lee 2009-12-09T18:39:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933244&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace The greatest love of all Is easy to achieve Learning to love yourself It is the greatest love of all I listen to music when I mow the grass and one day Whitney Houston’s . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:48:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933244&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kath Younger 2009-12-07T13:48:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927675&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Sometimes I try to make unique choices in my life that don't necessarily reflect any societal or cultural norms. I'm not always a nonconformist as evidenced by my love of all things Twilight and . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927675&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Holmes 2009-12-02T20:04:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923692&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace I’ve read over and over that studies show pets increase happiness and lifespan and lead to overall better health. So why don’t I have one!? Yes, my husband can be rather pet-like at . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:36:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923692&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kath Younger 2009-11-30T14:36:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916637&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace I'm thankful for a body that is strong enough that I can use it to its fullest capacity when striving for fitness goals. I am able physically so it is only the mental blocks keeping me from my goals. . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:18:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916637&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Kim Holmes 2009-11-25T03:18:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916236&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace My thighs don't really jiggle any more, but they sure aren't sylphlike and nonexistent: they're muscled, strong, and you can see the curves of my quads through my jeans. Think less Hollywood waif, more . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:24:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916236&grpId=3659174697252952&nav=Groupspace Linda Lee 2009-11-24T21:24:17Z