http://misszoot.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kim Holmes en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:43:00 GMT 2010-01-08T00:43:00Z 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=281474977968900 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 Kim Holmes 2009-12-30T17:23:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960942 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 Kim Holmes 2009-12-23T22:21:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939826 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 Kim Holmes 2009-12-10T00:20:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927675 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 Kim Holmes 2009-12-02T20:04:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916637 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 Kim Holmes 2009-11-25T03:18:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896608 Anyone who finds themselves on a path towards betterment has most likely dealt with some sort of vice along their journey. Some people give up caffeine, some stop drinking alcohol. For me – . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:10:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896608 Kim Holmes 2009-11-11T22:10:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885606 I think I'm in a winter rut. This is especially a bad sign seeing as how it is only the first week of November, a good 6 weeks out from actual winter. Especially in Alabama when sometimes “Winter” . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:16:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885606 Kim Holmes 2009-11-05T00:16:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977874515 The thing I love about my gym membership is it allows me to stay fit and healthy, regardless of what Mother Nature wants to throw at me. If it is bone-chilling cold, heat-stroke hot, storming, or . . . Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:51:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977874515 Kim Holmes 2009-10-28T18:51:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863048 When I ran my marathon I found myself very motivated by the sideline cheerleaders along the course. Were they all there for me? Of course not, but they cheered for everyone so their support helped . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:26:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863048 Kim Holmes 2009-10-21T10:26:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843457 Sometimes I focus on the size of jeans I'm wearing and the number on the scale in the morning when I'm trying to gauge my success on this journey of health and fitness. They are easy numbers to . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:39:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843457 Kim Holmes 2009-10-08T01:39:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832776 This week brought Autumn to Alabama. We woke up to crisp and cool mornings with high temperatures never passing glorious. The sky was a bright blue, broken only by soft and fluffy white clouds. . . . Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:05:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832776 Kim Holmes 2009-09-30T22:05:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824762 When I first started running regularly a few years ago, I didn't even own an iPod or mp3 player of any sort. When I ran on the treadmill at the gym, I brought along headphones to listen to the TVs, . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:50:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824762 Kim Holmes 2009-09-24T13:50:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815009 There are some points throughout the year where my life gets exponentially more busy than previous months. I am currently knee deep in that type of schedule. I've got trips planned, dental procedures . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:30:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815009 Kim Holmes 2009-09-16T18:30:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806185 Zucchini, oh how I love thee! I buy zucchini on a regular basis. We either steam it as a side dish with dinner or we chop it up and dip it in our favorite dressings for snacks. But this week? . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:24:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806185 Kim Holmes 2009-09-09T21:24:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797397 I was at lunch with a friend of mine the other day. We were talking about our mutual paths to fitness and health and discussing how our journeys were going. I was telling her how I was in a bit of a . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:20:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797397 Kim Holmes 2009-09-02T17:20:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788856 I often look at my lifestyle and am very pleased with how far I've come in improving my health and fitness. I'm active...I eat well. I can say those things fairly confidently now without phrases like, . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:35:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788856 Kim Holmes 2009-08-26T17:35:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780459 My husband often fondly recalls my Casserole Phase from early in our relationship. I was in college and had afternoon classes so it fit within my schedule to prepare meals in the morning for an . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:40:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780459 Kim Holmes 2009-08-19T22:40:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771873 Anyone who frequents a gym knows the New Year’s Resolution phenomena. It’s the increase of traffic at the gym that follows the 1 st of January every year. I’ve been part of the crowds . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:23:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977771873 Kim Holmes 2009-08-13T09:23:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764975 My husband started training for his first marathon shortly after I ran mine. He has always been athletic and fit, but long-distance running wasn’t his typical routine. He didn’t worry about . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:19:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764975 Kim Holmes 2009-08-06T15:19:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755667 I recently read an article about top things to have if you want a healthy kitchen. If that article had been a test, I would have failed miserably. I've been wanting to invest in a set of good knives . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:02:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755667 Kim Holmes 2009-07-29T23:02:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746454 Breakfast has always been a chore for me. I don’t wake up hungry, and my stomach is usually not ready for food for several hours. This is not too bad since I rise so early to start my day; . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:16:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746454 Kim Holmes 2009-07-22T18:16:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738250 I'm still new enough to the world of health and fitness that medium-sized obstacles can throw me off course. I won't binge a week away after eating one cupcake like I did in the beginning. I won't . . . Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:40:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738250 Kim Holmes 2009-07-15T23:40:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732819 I've written here numerous times about my efforts to try to get my family to be active together. Combining family time with fitness time – hoping to teach good habits while creating memories. I . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:34:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732819 Kim Holmes 2009-07-09T09:34:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726433 I love summertime in the produce section of my grocery store. More than the grocery store, I love summertime at several of the vacant-in-the-winter warehouses that act as farmer's markets in the . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726433 Kim Holmes 2009-07-01T16:17:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720364 Summer is here! (At least it is in Alabama.) With the warm weather and clear skies, my family's outdoor activities have multiplied significantly every weekend. We're going hiking, swimming, . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:38:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720364 Kim Holmes 2009-06-24T17:38:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713678 I've always been a big fan of food logging. If I'm not doing as well with diet or nutrition as I desire, I always go back go keeping track of the food I eat and its nutritional value. I've kept spiral . . . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:22:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713678 Kim Holmes 2009-06-17T17:22:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707992 I went to a very small high school. So small that there weren't really tryouts for any of the sports teams - it was based on desire. Did you want to play? You made the team. Congratulations! . . . Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:51:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707992 Kim Holmes 2009-06-11T11:51:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977700385 “Mom? What's for re ssert?” (“Dessert” is one of those words still a bit out of our reach currently.) This what my daughter says every night before we even sit . . . Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:41:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977700385 Kim Holmes 2009-06-03T17:41:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977693052 Unless you're one of the lucky few born with a natural desire and need to be fit and healthy, you've probably struggled at some point with your nutrition, fitness, or weight.  Most of us who . . . Wed, 27 May 2009 15:04:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977693052 Kim Holmes 2009-05-27T15:04:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687678 I've been traveling a lot lately. And by traveling, I mean that I've been driving long distances while eating french fries.   I don't know what it is about me and fast food on . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 21:00:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687678 Kim Holmes 2009-05-20T21:00:09Z