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Weigh-In … I Knew It

Today’s Weight:  175.5 Loss/Gain:  +1.5 lbs Considering the week I’ve had nutritionally I’m not surprised at all by this weight.  I was hoping for a maintain, but the last two days have been crave-city and then we had a late … Continue reading

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She Kicks My Butt

The lady who used to teach the Cycle Circuit class I usually take at the gym is out on maternity leave.  Her replacement is new to me and I’ve fallen in love with her teaching style.  She pushes us and … Continue reading

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Motivational Monday – I Can

I hope you all had a nice Labor Day.  We enjoyed a day at the beach with some friends.  It was beautiful out.  The winds kicked up a bit, which made for lots of waves and a nice breeze for … Continue reading

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Weigh-In … Better Down Than Up

Today’s Weight:  174.0 Loss/Gain: – 2.0 lbs It pains me to say I am down two pounds this week, but I’m higher than I was at the beginning of the month.  I also get frustrated when I see myself in … Continue reading

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Repost: Are You Lying to Yourself?

I have to confess that I am not beating myself up for the gain that I’m experiencing this year.  (See post from earlier today.)  It’s been a rough year.  Do I wish I could’ve handled the changes in my life … Continue reading

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176 … First Ugh, Second a Plan

Last Thursday, before packing up and heading out to our church’s 3-day kids camp, I decided to weigh myself.  I won’t belabor you with my reasons, but let me tell you I wasn’t pleased with what I saw.  176 Um, … Continue reading

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Motivational Monday – One Scary Step

Today in my gym class the instructor says, “Next is a lateral jump with one leg onto the step.”  I stand next to the step and watch her demonstrate.  Suddenly the “…with one leg..” part hits me.  I’m supposed to … Continue reading

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Long Run Mom Style

I decided to go out and get my 5-mile run done this morning while my daughter was at cross country practice.  She has practice for 1.5 hours, so I knew even with my slow pace I should be able to … Continue reading

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Motivational Monday – My Son The Motivator

My daughter’s coach upped the morning cross country practices to 1.5 hours this week, so I had considered going to the gym for my HIIT class again since it falls during her practice time.   Then I woke up, and … Continue reading

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Perfect Words at the Perfect Time

I like to listen to podcasts when I go running.  Music is encouraging for getting my sweat on on a cardio machine or in a workout class, but for running a podcast gives me something to listen to and think … Continue reading

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