Yesterday’s halftime show got me thinking, but not in the way most people are talking about it. I’m Puerto Rican, and seeing Puerto Rico represented on that stage meant something to me. But here’s the honest part. I didn’t grow up in Puerto Rico. I’ve only been there once, for my grandfather’s funeral. I didn’t grow up fluent in Spanish. I know some from high school classes, but not conversational Spanish. I didn’t recognize all the songs, and I’m not deeply immersed in the c

Today I had my first workout in a gym here in Nevada, and it definitely reminded me that I am adjusting to a new environment. One thing I noticed right away is the altitude. Coming from California, my body is still adapting, and during parts of my workout I found myself getting out of breath quicker than usual. At first I thought, what is going on here? Then I remembered that Reno sits at a higher elevation, which means your body needs time to adjust. It is a good reminder th

Moving from California to Reno has definitely been an adjustment. One of the first things I noticed is just how chilly it can be here, especially when you are getting ready for an early workout. I have spent most of my life in California, so preparing for workouts in colder temperatures is a whole new experience for me. This morning as I was getting ready to head out, I found myself layering up, feeling the cold air, and realizing that this is part of my new environment. It i

Renov8 Life™: Learning Winter One Lesson at a Time Adjusting to winter life in Reno has been humbling in the best way. The other morning, I walked outside ready to start my day and found my windshield covered in a light layer of frost. Not a snowstorm and not anything dramatic, just enough icy shimmer to remind me that I am definitely not in California anymore. I stood there staring at it and realized two things very quickly. I did not own gloves yet, and I definitely did not

By Heather Binns, Renov8 Fitness® Every year around this time, I see the same pattern unfold. People tell themselves, “I’ll start in January.” “I’ll get back on track after the holidays.” “I’ll focus on me once things calm down.” But as the seasons shift and the calendar inches closer to the new year, something happens. Life gets fuller. Schedules get tighter. Stress gets louder. And slowly, without even noticing, you start putting yourself last. Again. I have seen it so many