Tina's Tales

Pilates is the rest of my life exercise and I am so thankful to have discovered it! As the former queen of Aerobics, I pushed my body to the limit teaching multiple step, high impact and spinning classes per day.…

This week, over 70 Kansas City Pilates 1901 clients, and others from around the country, began the 21 Day Sugar Detox together. As part of Pilates 1901’s T School Fat Loss program, participants give up processed foods, empty calories and…

Why I’m Seeing Double for my Double Nickle   I‘ve never been one to be subtle about birthdays and this year is no exception.  And, as far as birthdays go, this particular milestone is noteable- a graduation of sorts; like…

My mom was 89 years when she died.   She was also feisty, and hard headed and a little more than off center.  This wasn’t a product of her age- it was just her being Ruth Wylodene Sturdivant Ramey.  Five…

First you start noticing you’re getting called “M’aam” or “Lady” or “Mrs…” and that’s if they even notice you at all.  Where are the days when you get a double take, a lingering look, a flush of joy from someone of…

Yes, that’s what I said.  There is an upside to having your hip replaced, twice…. and I’m here to tell you all about it… I had my first hip replacement when I was 50 and my second one just two…