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Knowing Your Health Care Options

By Lisa Hendey • Feb 3rd, 2010 • Category: Health and Fitness, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Moms

lh_childrens_hospYesterday, I went on a “mom field trip” to visit my new friend Genevieve who has the enviable job of “Social Media Coordinator” at our regional children’s hospital, Children’s Hospital of Central California(more…)

Facebook Gets Colorful

By Lisa Hendey • Jan 12th, 2010 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Technology

lh_mothIf you’re a Facebook user or anyone tuned into popular culture, you likely heard about last week’s grass roots effort on Facebook to raise awareness on the issue of breast cancer. (more…)

I’m “Among Women”

By Pat Gohn • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: Catholic New Media, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Technology

amongwomenA humongous “Thank You Sister” goes out to my good friend and fellow podcaster Pat Gohn, who invited me to converse with her on this week’s episode of the ever-fabulous Among Women Podcast(more…)

Catholic Moments #120 – Peggy Bowes, Rosary Workout

By Catholic Moments Podcast • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Category: Books, Catholic Moments Podcast, Catholic New Media, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Podcast

cm120Peggy Bowes is a former Air Force pilot who left the military to raise and homeschool her two children.  Peggy’s lifelong enthusiasm for fitness led her to bocome certified as an aerobics instructor, personal trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management consultant.  Her devotion to our Blessed Mother and her great prayer, the Rosary (more…)

Rosary Workout Book Contest

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 23rd, 2009 • Category: Books, Contests, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Podcast

therosaryworkoutIn conjunction with Catholic Moments Podcast Episode #120, we are pleased to announce our latest contest – your chance to win one copy of The Rosary Workout™, written by Peggy Bowes,  a fitness expert and devout Catholic wife and mother. (more…)

Thoughts on Turning 46…

By Lisa Hendey • Jun 16th, 2009 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Moms

Well, I’m happy to report that after a day of being 46 years old, life is still pretty fabulous!  (more…)

Keeping a Well Stocked Pantry Given Today’s Economic Climate

By Lisa Hendey • Jun 11th, 2009 • Category: Cooking, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog

The following suggestions were shared recently with me and I thought you might find them to be of help: (more…)

Get Fit for Life and Faith!

By Lisa Hendey • Mar 6th, 2009 • Category: Books, Fitness Focus, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

I’m pleased to share the following interview with Thomas R. Collingwood, Ph.D., author of Spirit, Mind and Body: A Christian Foundation for Fitness (more…)

The Finish Line

By Lisa Hendey • Feb 20th, 2009 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

Since you have all been so wonderful about sharing my recent medical journey with me, I wanted to share with you the good news that yesterday (more…)

The Halfway Mark

By Lisa Hendey • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

Midway through yesterday morning’s radiation treatment, when the machine was about halfway through the daily path is makes around my body, (more…)

Random Radiation Musings – Day 10 of 33

By Lisa Hendey • Jan 17th, 2009 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

If you’re lucky, you missed my post over at Faith and Family Live! this week, where I shared that I was “Running on Empty” following my mid week radiation treatments.  (more…)

Random Radiation Musings – Day 1 of 33

By Lisa Hendey • Jan 5th, 2009 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog

Hi everyone!  I thought I would document my first day of radiation treatments here for memory’s sake, since I hope this will all be over and forgotten very soon!  (more…)

The Next Step

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 11th, 2008 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog

I’m learning that when it comes to health issues, patience is a virtue… and one God must think I need some practice in living out! (more…)

A Medical Update

By Lisa Hendey • Dec 3rd, 2008 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog

Hi friends and family!  Since I’ve been very open with you over the past few weeks in sharing about my little medical situation and last week’s surgery, I wanted to give you an update on my post surgery appointment yesterday and subsequent diagnosis. (more…)

Walking and Talking

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 29th, 2008 • Category: Adam, Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog, Photos

I’m feeling so much better the past few days that, aside from exercising, I’m getting back into the swing of things.  Yesterday was such a beautiful day that Adam and I headed out for a walk (more…)

Thank You!

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 25th, 2008 • Category: Health and Fitness, Lisa's Blog

A big thanks to all of you for your support and prayers this week.  My surgery yesterday went well and now I’m home, recuperating and emerging from a pain-killer induced haze. I’m propped up in bed and feeling well enough to read your many emails and kind wishes.  I don’t think I’ll be venturing far from my bed for several hours, but am hoping (more…)