The blue + sign (guest post).

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This is a guest post by my request.  Ive known Michelle for what feels like a lifetime and, even though our ages arent THAT far apart, I also feel like a surrogate mother.  Or better than that OLDER SISTER.  I adore her and have ADORED watching her bloom over the past few years.   Sitting on a toilet with a pregnancy test. Set the timer on my iPhone for 3 minutes. My, now Husband, in ... Continue Reading

Fitbit FORCE. (AKA my reluctant LOVE).

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I received the Fitbit Force for free.  The (shocking) fact I utterly adore it and have proceeded to rave about it both online and off is all my own. Once upon a time there lived a judgmental misfit. I did not understand why you raved about pedometers. You tweeted (I did it! I hit 10k steps!). You instagram'ed (photos of steps counted). I metaphorically rolled my eyes. I ... Continue Reading

Merry Misfit’mas!

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After my recent ramblings about Christmas fatigue--it surprised Oakland friends we trekked to see Santa and plop on his lap. The thing is, while we don't celebrate the holiday, Santa holds a special place in my heart. More specifically photos with Santa. Ive written about the Tornado's adoption and shared how she resembled a Buddha in her initial pictures. We poured over those first ... Continue Reading

Meditation. Misfit holiday style.

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The other morning the Tornado emerged earlier than usual from her bedroom. Typically by the time she comes out Ive moved on from meditating to my morning cup of coffee. Im already at the computer and Im hanging out with you guys (AKA blog reading). This particular morning, however, I was still seated on my meditation pillow quietly focusing inward and preparing for my day. I looked like ... Continue Reading

It’s hard out there for a…male blogger! (guest post)

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Mizfit invited me to do a guest post (MizFit note: Thats a lie. I *begged.*), and I was honoured, because she’s awesome (but you knew that already).  I asked her for topic suggestions, because A) nothing was jumping into my head immediately B) I think I secretly didn’t want to disappoint her.  She suggested something from a male perspective - turns out, I’m qualified.  Here goes ... Continue Reading

what you can when you can (AKA #wycwyc).

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For me (and, for good or for bad, I am my brand) the entirety of life is about consistency. Fitness? I dont workout for long periods of time. I do workout consistently. A little bit each day. Day in and out. Month in and out. Year in and out. Parenting? Lord knows I dont rock the motherhood 24/7. I do my best each day, consistently, and try again the next dawn. Fiction writing? I ... Continue Reading

Sayonara-ing the Destructive *Should* Word.

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This is a guest post by Alicia Benjamin, who is a passionate storyteller and fitness enthusiast who believes in clean eating. She tells stories of people living #FitClean. Read on for details about how you could get a $100 Whole Foods gift card for saying Thank You to your Fitness Inspiration. This year, I finally did it. I struck “should” from my vocabulary. It’s a dangerous word, that one. In ... Continue Reading

Fighting holiday frazzle with E.A.T.S.

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Before the Tornado arrived on the scene I was prideful. I boasted about the fact Hanukkah is a low stress, minor holiday. I shared with frazzled friends how Thanksgiving wasnt a huge, over-the-top deal for my family. And, since we dont celebrate Christmas, December 25th was a looked-forward-to oasis of calm I *treasured.* Before the Tornado I was prideful. I needed no acronym to ... Continue Reading

Hard boiled eggs in a coffee maker.

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I am the Eggland’s Best brand ambassador and the below is a sponsored post. The topic, opinions, & fact Im obsessed with hard-boiling in the coffee maker are all my own. Recently I took a trip to the homeland to Austin. I love to travel. Given my focus on active play it's pretty easy for me to maintain my fitness on the road. Given the fact Im an intuitive eater it can be a challenge ... Continue Reading

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