I have a B.A. in Biology and am currently working as a personal trainer. I decided to expand my hobby of writing and learning. I am always eager to learn and explore new ideas, read different viewpoints, and will, in the meantime, improve my own writing skills.

There is usually no topic I won't attempt to explore. I accept criticism coming at me in a positive and encouraging way. Some topics I write about I just start writing and some I will take the time to research more in detail.

It's a great outlet for using my brain, doing something completely different from my job, and it gives me an opportunity to learn.

I'm excited about this...

My passion is ...

learning

I know too much about ...

myself

My parents always told me ...

not to talk with my mouth full

My childhood ambition ...

to be Wonder Woman

My favorite memory ...

vacation in Brazil with my family

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

reading Middlesex, and getting ready to start A Thousand Splendid Suns

My first job ...

donut shop cashier

My best moment ...

anytime I can make a difference in someone's life

My inspiration ...

my 3 nephews, with 1 more on the way...I get a lump in my throat just thinking about it.

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for heart rate monitors

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Heart rate monitors can be a great addition and extremely beneficial piece of equipment. They are designed to monitor a person's heart rate during exercise and indicate the intensity of various exercises. They are beneficial for people who have to take caution during workouts so not to overexert themselves, while developing healthy exercise habits. They are also great for helping a person to work to the maximum potential without overtraining, thereby getting the best results. With continued use a person can see what improvements they have made in their conditioning by seeing how a particula...

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