NORTHERN MICHIGAN woman MAGAZINE • COMMUNITY • EVENTS DEAR NOMIWOMAN READERS, Growing up, “working out” was not on the never-ending list of things to do. We were climbing trees, riding bikes on back-roads and swimming at the lake without a care in the world — or a phone in our hands. This Fitness issue is a reminder to us all that we can recapture that mindset about fitness — back to one of simple enjoyment. I had many years where I was a very happy gym rat. The #1 reason I loved it was because I enjoyed the women who were part of my fitness class (sorry, no way was it the exercise!). I made a lifelong friend in that group who is still a big part of my life, 10 years later. I’ve also had years where I kept fit because I trained for bike races. Everyone was excited to either ride their bike or cheer on the racers. The joy came from the feeling of being outdoors with the buzz of energy from other racers — certainly not those hill climbs! There have also been quiet chapters in my fitness with long walks with true friends talking about life’s complexities. The joy came from the connection, the friendship, the laughs — not the miles put in. But some chapters are hard, isolating and out of touch with joy. This past fall, I have found myself frequently on a boring treadmill, streaming a show about friendships or being outdoors instead of just simply being outdoors with friends. My fitness has declined and I know why. This new year brings with it the opportunity to refocus on what fitness really means. It is time to get back to what brings joy in the being, not the doing. Fitness will follow! Happy New Year, woman NORTHERN MICHIGAN VOLUME 3, NO. 4 JAN/FEB 2024 Northern Michigan Woman P.O. Box 191, Interlochen, MI 49643 231.620.4025, www.northernmichiganwoman.com © Copyright 2024 Northern Michigan Woman LLC All rights reserved. PUBLISHER & EDITOR Kerry Winkler, kerry@northernmichiganwoman.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Sherry Galbraith, sherry@northernmichiganwoman.com Lori Maki, lori@northernmichiganwoman.com Jamie Kirschner, jamie@northernmichiganwoman.com Sarah Anderson, sarah@northernmichiganwoman.com ASSISTANT EDITOR Sarah Anderson, sarah@northernmichiganwoman.com DESIGNER Bethany Gulde COVER PHOTO by Lindsey Mak COVER STORY Think Yourself Stronger by Susan Birch-Carl, Page 26 Kerry Winkler Editor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Liz Belt, Susan Birch-Carl, Hannah Brunk, Cari Draft, Brittany Jacobson, Elizza LeJeune, Elizabeth Reilly, Carol Saxton, Niki Schultz, Amanda Sloan, Denise Walburg, Laura Walker, Teri Yunus Now Offering an Exclusive Online Course led by Kerry Winkler: ADVERTISING Kerry Winkler at 231.620.4025 or kerry@northernmichiganwoman.com Visit northernmichiganwoman.com for rates. The Female Factor Marketing to Women – Why it Matters and How to Make it Work DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARTICLES Kerry is the founder of Northern Michigan Woman. Over the last two decades, she has helped hundreds of women grow their businesses with her extensive background in marketing, storytelling and entrepreneurship. Sign up for free at northernmichiganwoman.com Having a strong base of women clients is a must for business success. This course will teach you the essentials needed to attract female consumers to grow your business exponentially. Plus learn the secret sauce of how to stand out from all that social media noise and connect with real clients! See northernmichiganwoman.com for guidelines. MISSION STATEMENT Northern Michigan Woman Magazine is a community for women and by women. We publish a bimonthly magazine that is delivered to your inbox! We serve women on all fronts – career, health, home, family, inspiration and more. Visit www.northernmichiganwoman.com to join the waiting list for when course enrollment opens up! JAN/FEB 2024 3
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