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Writing out how we’d ideally like to talk to ourselves is one of the best ways to practice positive self-talk.
Talking to ourselves
Would you talk to someone else the same way you talk to yourself? My guess is no, because you’d never be as mean to someone else as you are to yourself. The way we talk to and about ourselves … more
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2023 in review!
  Here are some of the highlights of columns I reported on in 2023: January - The United States District Court for the Western District of New York issued a preliminary injunction against … more
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Whether you’re building muscle for strength, size, or overall health, find the method that gives you the best results while having the most fun.
How to build muscle
Building muscle is important to our overall health, especially as we age. Not only does having more muscle make us stronger and better at doing every day activities, it also improves our overall … more
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NY Governor Hochul bans coyote contests!
It was expected, and now it’s official. NY Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the bill that will ban coyote contests in the state of New York that gives prizes to hunters who participate in them. … more
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Along with the other tips discussed, having fun along the way is one of the best ways to increase the likelihood of achieving your goals.
New year, new you?
Now that we’ve officially started the new year, you may be feeling pressure around setting new goals or resolutions. This is a very common time of year to take on new goals, especially around … more
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PA now has longer deer seasons!
With the detection of CWD in a free-ranging deer in Dauphin County, PA, and to combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from spreading, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has extended the deer season in … more
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Food is fuel, and food is also fun. Finding the balance of these two will make food decisions much less stressful.
Do broken cookies have calories?
As the year is coming to a close and the ground is wrapped in a blanket of snow, many holiday treats are being made, decorated, and consumed. My sister found a fantastic dairy-free pumpkin pie recipe … more
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Lend-a-Pole program!
Thanks to the Federated Sportsman’s Clubs of Ulster County and NY State Senator Peter Oberacker, young and older anglers can now borrow a rod & reel just as easy as borrowing a book, and … more
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One of my main priorities in 2023 was completing the Lake Placid Marathon in under two hours. High level of focus and intensity int he 4 months leading up to it prepared me to accomplish this goal.
Two keys to improving focus
Now that we’re nearing the end of 2023, it’s time to reflect on our goals from the year, assess how much progress we’ve made toward them, and acknowledge what our intentions are for … more
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Ammunition shortages!
With the ongoing Ukraine-Russian War and the Israeli-Hamas/Palestinian conflict it is expected to cause a shortage in ammunition and affect American hunters and firearms enthusiasts. Firearms … more
One of the best, most surprising returns that has come out of investing in our home gym has been not having to sacrifice time with my dogs in order to improve my health.
Investing in our health
My home gym has been a work in progress for a few years now. When all of the gyms closed in 2020, it became very important to me to have my own space to workout in. At that time, I purchased a squat … more
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PA’s hunting dog proposal!
No hunter wants to be disturbed while hunting, especially during the opening day of deer season, whether it’s by other people, vehicles, ATVs or dogs.   The Pennsylvania Game … more
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Building confidence takes time and will only happen if you take action first.
Cultivating confidence
Confidence is the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something, having firm trust, or the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. In theory, we all know that confidence … more
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Drones used to recover wounded deer!
A new service, Drone Deer Recovery, is being offered in 15 states, mainly in the Midwest, utilizes hi-tech drones to find deer. It’s an interesting and effective approach, and it makes a lot of … more
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You might be surprised what you learn if you allow yourself to try new things, just like I surprisingly learned that Brady loves hiking.
Do what makes you feel alive
A few weekends ago, my husband and I took all four of our dogs on a hike. At two o’clock in the afternoon, we arrived at Mohonk Preserve to meet up with family and had about three hours of … more
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Biden signs shooting education bill!
President Joe Biden has signed the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, which protects funding for schools that provide hunter education, archery, shooting sports and other programs. … more
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If you’re interested in prioritizing your health this time of year, head over to www.calofitnessllc.com to join me in the Move More Challenge!
Moving more through the holidays
The holiday season is officially kicking off this week. Thanksgiving is often the start of many gatherings, shared meals, gifts exchanged, and holiday parties with no end in sight. It’s easy to … more
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P.A. women fly fishers!
The United States won the bronze medal at the recent second Ladies World Fly Fishing Championship in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Tess Weigand of Coburn, Pa and Ashley Wilmont of State … more
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If you want to increase the speed of your habit building even more, get a journal you love. Bonus points from me if it has dogs on it!
How to build habits faster
Building healthy habits can be a challenging process. We all have habits, and some of them are better for us than others. While there are many different recommendations out there on how many days it … more
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Firearms deer hunting seasons in NY and PA!
The firearms deer hunting season in New York in the Southern Zone starts on Saturday, November 18 and runs to December 10. NY daily hunting hours for deer are 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 … more
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Although I do love going to the gym, I still regularly perform circuits to use my time most efficiently.
Why I love circuit training
Incorporating resistance training into our health routine is very important, as resistance training helps us maintain and improve muscle mass, strength, and bone density as we age. Two of the biggest … more
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PA's elk season!
The elk hunting season in our neighboring state of Pennsylvania opened on Monday, October 30 and runs for six days through Saturday, November 4. While Pennsylvania now has three separate seasons … more
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While I’m not a coffee drinker, you often can find me with a cup of hot cinnamon tea and my favorite book as the days get colder.
Optimizing caffeine intake
One of the most commonly used stimulants in the world is caffeine. According to recent research, over 90% of adults use it regularly to improve alertness, energy levels, and their mood. There are … more
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Waterfowl hunter numbers are declining!
Statistics show fewer people hunted ducks and geese last year in North America than during any season in the past 60 years. Since the arrival of COVID-19 recreational activity was restricted, … more
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Familiarizing myself with a course helps me feel more confident before a race, especially if Baxter will be joining me!
Scope it out
Fear of the unknown is one of the most common barriers that stands in our way of doing new things. When it comes to optimizing our health, it’s crucial we continue to take inventory of where we … more
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