A Comfortable Soul

~ life is to be lived and not merely survived

Where the time goes…

Kathryn Woodall | March 3, 2010

It has been a while since posting.  In addition to working on the nutrition book that Coach Sonnon and I are getting closer to releasing, I’ve also undergone surgery on my knee – arthroscopic with micro-fracture.  Getting ready for surgery is a bit like getting ready to go on a long vacation without the opportunity [...]

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Kathryn Woodall | November 30, 2009

For those who celebrate it, I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with family, friends, and good times. We had a great time, and this year I passed on all of the desserts.  I think that the occasional dessert can be part of your life without destroying your health, so it isn’t like I was trying [...]

Playing With Your Food

Kathryn Woodall | August 13, 2009

Your parents might have scolded you for playing with your food as a kid, but I’m going to encourage it.  I’m not talking about pushing food you don’t want to eat around on your plate and wishing it were something else.  What I’m talking about is throwing different foods together to see what happens (how [...]

Trail Mix

Kathryn Woodall | May 7, 2009

One of my favorite healthy snacks is trail mix, but I like to make it myself to improve upon the quality of ingredients. My latest mix is: Trail Mix 1 c. raw pumpkin seed 1 c. raw sunflower seeds (shelled) 1/2 c. raw macadamia nuts 1. c. roasted, unsalted peanuts (I’m not allergic but if [...]

“Bodyweight Exercise Revolution” – an interview with the authors! — Part II

Kathryn Woodall | February 14, 2009

We are back today with Coach Adam Steer for the second part of the Bodyweight Exercise Revolution (BER) interview!  Today is day 27 of a 28 day cycle based upon the principles of BER and my results have been fantastic.  I’ve lost over 9 pounds of body fat, lost 2.5 inches from my waist, and [...]

Life Is Martial Art

Kathryn Woodall | February 11, 2009

For those who have been asking what I learned from the last few years, this post gives at least a partial answer. While it isn’t something that I pursue, I have friends who are martial artists.  They aren’t the dime-store version either ̶ they are recognized internationally for their skill.  So when they say ‘life [...]

The Food We Eat

Kathryn Woodall | November 8, 2008

This first appeared in the RMAX Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 6.  It is a continuation of the last blog and a further look at health. Dear Friends – RMAXers, We’ve been taking a closer look at three factors that contribute to creating health: 1. the food we eat 2. the amount and type of movement [...]