Giving Up The Scale
Our church has encouraged us to participate in Lent this year. Growing up we didn’t do Lent, I pretty much thought got it was just a...
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Guest Writer
- Feb 18, 2015
- 2 min
Running and Learning: Half Marathon Progress Update
At the end of August I did something crazy: I signed up for a half marathon. Why is this so crazy? Well, because it’s 13.1 miles. That’s...
Guest Writer
- Feb 11, 2015
- 4 min
The Bump that Just Keeps Growing
Babies are being born just about every other week around here and it’s been going on for the last two months. It reminds me of when...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Feb 4, 2015
- 3 min
I Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Recently I was talking with someone who doesn’t know me very well and they asked if I see myself in oncology nursing for the rest of my...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 30, 2015
- 3 min
The Gut of a Nurse
The patient walked into the clinic for fluids. It had been a few months since I had that feeling in my gut. Any nurse can tell you about...
Guest Writer
- Jan 19, 2015
- 3 min
6 Tips for Beginning Runners
I am not built to be a runner. I don’t have long legs and a great stride. I make running look hard. The truth is, it is hard. At least...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 12, 2015
- 2 min
Immune Boosting Foods
Winter got your immune system down? Don’t fret, with a few simple dietary tricks, we can get you what you need to fight off those harmful...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 2, 2015
- 4 min
The Gluten-free Diet: Myth or a Real Concern?
The gluten-free diet has taken hold of our nation at an alarming rate in recent years. For conventional physicians, if you do not have...
Guest Writer
- Dec 30, 2014
- 3 min
Back On The Wagon
I have fallen off the wagon. And unfortunately it has taken me too long to really see and acknowledge I have. My eating habits through...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Dec 5, 2014
- 3 min
Staying on Track this Holiday Season
We are officially into the holiday season, which clearly means one thing….sweets! Cookies, candy, brownies, bars, and the extremely...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Dec 2, 2014
- 4 min
Winter Blues Got You Down?
Americans every day have their routine down perfectly. When summer is here, we take our vacations, visit the beach or travel somewhere...
Guest Writer
- Nov 18, 2014
- 3 min
5 Ways to STAY Committed to Your Fitness Goals
Raise your hand if you’ve said to yourself, “I’m going to exercise, eat better, lose weight and be healthy.” I would wager that the vast...
Guest Writer
- Nov 12, 2014
- 3 min
My 5 Running Rules for Half Marathon Training
I am a rules person. Rules make sense to me. I have a fond appreciation for order and organization. I think these reasons are why I...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Oct 27, 2014
- 3 min
A Salute to Ebola Care Nurses
I’m presently watching the 60 Minutes special on Ebola, listening to nurses who took care of Thomas Duncan and hearing about their...
Guest Writer
- Oct 24, 2014
- 3 min
Week 9: Volcanic Eruption
Today, I forgot to weigh myself. So that will be tomorrow’s task I am afraid. I woke up later than I wanted to this morning. I am out of...
Guest Writer
- Oct 17, 2014
- 2 min
Week 8: Discipline Yourself, My Child
This week I indulged in pasta. I stayed a few days with my grandmother and we always have a good time. It started with a little wine on...
Guest Writer
- Oct 10, 2014
- 4 min
Week 7: Oh for the Love of Coffee!
This week emotionally was incredibly rough. Don’t worry, it is OK. In life you will have weeks like this. It is through these weeks...
Guest Writer
- Oct 9, 2014
- 2 min
Imperfectly Perfect
My body is far from perfect. I have a very smooshy belly that is full of stretch marks. My arms jiggle when I wave. My thighs are very...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Oct 7, 2014
- 2 min
GO PINK!
On Sunday, I watched football. If you know me, you know that that is an uncharacteristic statement. I fall asleep when football is on...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Oct 6, 2014
- 2 min
Dear Breast Cancer Patient-Round 2
Dear Breast Cancer Patient, Since I first wrote to you a lot has happened. New research is coming out every single day. Recently I...