Health and Fitness
Movement! Spin, run, swim, dance, instructing, training, picking up heavy things!
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Outlook
I went out and got myself a new outlook. I felt awful about my first biathlon and I REFUSE to feel that way again this Sunday. A common thread in my life (that my mother will attest to) is that I like to “know it before I know it”. In other words – I expect… Continue reading
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Excuses
I love The Biggest Loser, and while not a fan of this particular cast, I do love the theme of “No Excuses”. It really is mind over matter. You make a choice and you follow through. And each day is made up of a million little choices – workout or not? Eat crap or eat… Continue reading
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A Magic Pill
So many people have asked how I’ve done it, how have I gotten rid of the weight, what am I taking, and what am I eating. Okay – you want the “secret”? As a friend of mine said, “Wait for it…. I’ve exercised and eaten healthy foods.” Go figure. Shows like The Biggest Loser are… Continue reading
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Packing Day is Here!
Well the packers have come and packed up most all of the downstairs and will finish the entire house tomorrow!!! It is so amazing to me how fast they get it all done! Jake doesn’t really understand why all the stuff is being put on the truck except that “it’s going to Grandma and Grandpa’s… Continue reading
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Fear, Ugliness, and The Biggest Loser
There is no doubt that there is a spiritual aspect to weight loss, as well as weight gain. Gaining weight typically is a symptom of a deeper issue. So I’m watching The Biggest Loser and I’m wondering if anyone else sees what I see. I’m so struck by the pettiness of two of the young… Continue reading
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FUN Run!
On this morning’s run I did my usual 3.5 mile loop and coming back under the highway, we ran into this: I’m pushing my 70+ lbs of kids and stroller and the sprinklers were on!!!! It was so fun, and I was reminded of why I love doing this. I run to feel good. Forget… Continue reading
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Fear and Blessings
Its been said that to dismantle fear, one must call it out. Fear loses it’s power when faced head on. So here is my fear: Away from this beautiful location and the most wonderful friends and support group, and with an upcoming deployment, I am going to become a slob, eat myself silly and gain… Continue reading
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Back At It!!!
I had my first swim lesson today and I already feel so much more comfortable in the water and with my breathing!! Hooray!! Since training for the marathon and upping my bootcamp days to 3 days/week, it has come to my attention, ahem, my dear husband pointed out, rather, that I haven’t been as diligent… Continue reading
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Frustrated and Quitting
So lately I’ve been in a funk. I’m so thrilled with the progress I’ve made and the wonderful experiences with fitness I’ve had over the last 6 months. As I approach my goal weight and learn to live in a space of maintenance, I find myself frustrated. Mentally, I’ve been frustrated with a couple of… Continue reading
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The People I Admire
It dawned on me today that I have become “one of ‘those’ people”. Six and a half months ago I began this bootcamp class. When I first started, you could look out at the other wives and see that we all fell into 1 of 2 groups: those of us just starting, and those that… Continue reading
Life and Other Stuff 