I'm thrilled to be participating in Hike the Heights 6. you know my thing is outdoor activities--fitness alfresco--and this Saturday June 5th I will be leading an "urban hike" from one park to another, picking up more people along the way.

Where's the love?" are you asking?

These days, sustainability is a big buzzword. Finally, we are talking about sustainable lifestyle changes, rather than ridiculously extreme diets and exercise plans that might melt away pounds fast, but once you go back to your regular lifestyle, the pounds magically re-appear.

It’s that time of the year when families travel together and is family travel … pain or paradise? Is it like herding cats? Is it a three-ring circus? Is it possible to eat healthy and stay active? Should you even think about that? Let’s chat about family travel — the bad and the good, better, best.

I think you'll be interested in this week's internet radio, especially if you have been told you are "too sensitive." Do you often feel overwhelmed and turn to food for comfort?

Yes, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Danger! Danger!

Then comes Christmas, New Year, parties, dinners, brunches, all loaded with tempting holiday fare and full of calories, fat, sugar, and salt.

Hey, today's the publication day for my first Fitness Column in the Manhattan Times, the free newspaper that covers Northern Manhattan.  The column is called "Fit in Northern Manhattan"  (I originally called it "Fit in the City," but that's too broad, apparently.) The title of this week's column is "Fads Come and Go, But Fitness Is Always in Style."  From roller sk

Hi there--I just started a meetup group for Fitness Walking in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights. Come meet others who want to walk in beautiful Fort Tryon Park, wth views of theHudson River. C'mon, walking is fun and good for you, plus laughing is mandatory.

http://www.meetup.com/Northern-Manhattan-Fitness-Walking-Group/?gj=wg2_ej1b

Green Carts are a terrific idea. Let's move further.