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8.19.11Have you ever thought about running a 5k or a half-marathon? The first time I decided to run one I had to Google exactly how many miles a half-marathon involved. My initial reaction was to chuckle when I realized that it was two miles further than my eleven mile drive to ...
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Reaching Goals – One Child at a Time
6.15.11With three children that each have different personalities and interests, I knew the day would one day come when the husband and I would be juggling a soccer game here, gymnastics there, and karate over there – all at the same time and day. To avoid twisting myself into a ...
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5k Countdown!
3.30.11I signed up for my first race yesterday! A 5k for Earth Day. Three miles is a hop, skip and a jump for people that "run" but it's a major goal for me. I'm both excited and freaked out. The popular Couch 2 5k plan offers an 8-week training schedule, ...
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Trying Dr. Oz’s One-Day Diet
3.23.11I was reading my March issue of Good Housekeeping (don't laugh at me - it's a great mag!) and came across Dr. Oz's One-Day Diet Plan. The idea is that anyone can stick to a diet for ONE day; with this plan, everyday is a new day. I liked the ...
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Week 2: Down Another 2lbs
1.25.11Considering the SABOTAGE attempts on my weight loss executed this weekend by Lisa (wine! flatbread! molten chocolate cake!) and Justice Ny (banana split!!?), I was pleasantly surprised at this morning's weigh-in. Instead of lamenting where I might have been save for Saturday's transgressions, ahem, I will ...
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Down 3lbs and #ProjectMeToo
1.18.11They say that setting a concrete goal increases the likelihood that you'll actually reach it. So, here I go: my goal for the next four months is to get into bathing-suit-ready shape in time for our family vacation to the Bahamas during our kids' Spring Break. I was inspired by ...
Posted in #GIT, all jokes aside, Fitness, health, Losing Weight After Baby, self image issues, Self-Helping Myself | 3 Comments »
blown
6.14.10Uploaded with ImageShack.us Sad how easily my good intentions can be thwarted. I was so conscientious this morning in packing my lunch for the day. I packed a garden salad, low-fat soup and 1 cookie for dessert. My morning and afternoon snacks were a slice of watermelon and a snack-size bag ...
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Lack of Deodorant Notwithstanding
5.20.10This morning, in a fit of optimism, I decided to throw some workout clothes in my lovely Blissdom '10 bag and tote it with me to work. "I'm gonna jog today during my lunch break!" I announced to Hubby. "Mmmm hmmm," he said while trying to stifle a laugh. "I'll show him!" I thought. And I ...
Posted in #GIT, firsts, Fitness, Self-Helping Myself, shame on me, weight loss challenge | 4 Comments »
Read on if you’re not easily grossed out
5.18.10I put on this very pretty dress this morning; it's hot pink and it's brightening up this dreary, rainy Tuesday. I get into the office and run to the bathroom and what do I see...... ......my fat cellulite butt showing all through the dress. If you have cellulite you know exactly ...
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My 30-Day Shred: Day 1
3.1.10Ok, so I {think} that I've finally had enough. I'm tired of being unhappy with my weight. I know you've heard it all before, so instead of talking about it, I'm gonna be about it. Today was the first day of my 30-Day Shred. Gotta love that Jillian Michaels. My ...
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