Health and Fitness
Movement! Spin, run, swim, dance, instructing, training, picking up heavy things!
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To the….
To the friends who inspired and paved the way… To the trainer who believed in me and my abilities before I could believe in myself… To the friends who didn’t laugh when I told them what I wanted to do… To the friends who walked and ran beside me as we cheered each other on…… Continue reading
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It Wasn’t All That Long Ago
I have labeled my son a “picky eater”. Much like his father, he prefers to eat only a few different foods, is reluctant to try new things, and detests condiments, sauces or dressings of any kind. While not all of this is necessarily bad, as a parent, I see other kids happily gobbling down anything… Continue reading
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The Real Test
We all have days (weeks, months) that we just aren’t that motivated. Often I am motivated to work out and do what needs to be done ONLY because of the feeling after the fact. I know I’ll feel great once I work out. I know I’ll feel better if I just get off my butt… Continue reading
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A year…
We’ve been back for a year now. We’ve moved twice. We’ve been through all four two seasons (rainy and not rainy). In looking back I’m realizing that my “worst” fear about leaving Hawaii was that I would struggle to maintain my weight loss. Ok. I’ve struggled. The “worst” (totally a FWP) has happened. Now what? Now… Continue reading
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WonderFull Wednesday: Confessions
I admit it. Throughout the entire weight loss journey I never once journaled my food intake. All the statistics say that when you write down everything you eat, you eat less, you make better choices and it’s easier to pinpoint problem areas to correct. I know this in my head. I fortunately had an accountability… Continue reading
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Inspiration
I’ve been told that things I’ve done or written about have been inspirational. This has been said to me numerous times. It has me thinking about what I’ve done that’s really all that exceptional. I always think to myself when I hear this is, “Well, if I can do it, so can anyone!” Perhaps because… Continue reading
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Earning It
It really doesn’t matter what I’ve done in the past. What am I doing right NOW to accomplish goals (fitness and otherwise)? Yes, I am proud of losing weight and running marathons. But, do I really want to be the chick that one time WAS fit and USED to run a decade ago? Hell no. This… Continue reading
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Bittersweet Love Affair
Ah, sweet Half Marathon. We started out not sure if we would like each other very much a couple of years ago. You with your attractive 13.1, me with my newly healed shins and proper running shoes. It was destiny, seeing you across the “room” of Honolulu. Then you made eye contact with me and… Continue reading
Life and Other Stuff 