Viewer mail: college & weight gain.

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I find your site entertaining, real, and informative. I’m a 21 year old college student and I’m pretty sure most of your demographic is older.  yes? I do still find your site is applicable to me. But college is a whole different ballgame as some would say. Constant eating, constant drinking. Activity isn’t encouraged. I eat very well and exercise a lot. I was involved in two rigorous sports in ... Continue Reading

She IS her own superhero, but…

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we can all use some extra prayers superpowers every now and then---right? Please to meet Laurie (on the left) & Kat. Kat tells the story of how she ended up with two I am my own superhero tees on her blog----but shared with me (via email) that Laurie is currently waging war against cancer. While I know she has a fantastic support system (and an invisible cape) I also know it cant ... Continue Reading

First Person Friday: Of friendship & cancer fighting.

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Ive met lottsa people in my forty years on this fabulous earth & feel very, very fortunate to have found so many kindred spirits. People who inspire me.  People who make me laugh. People who love the lowbrow trashtastic popculture as do I. People who love to lift as I do.  People who love to run like I do run. An example of one of these women is the ... Continue Reading

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Jacki Donaldson is a woman I admire and a survivor. I could think of no better person to write today's post and am honored she agreed to do so. There are several reasons I exercise. I do it to maintain my weight (and sometimes to lose weight). I do it for my mental health -- I feel so much better after drenching myself in workout sweat. I do it for my heart, too (just learned I have a ... Continue Reading

JackSh*t, Gabby Reece, PureVia, & me (giveaway post).

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Much to his chagrin, the inimitable JackSh*t outed himself in the comments as a juggler. Stalking & emailing ensued then, much to my delight, musings on juggling & weight-loss filled my in-box. THANK YOU JackSh*t! Weight Loss, The Ultimate Juggling Act A Pennsylvania State Trooper pulls over this car on I-81, a couple of miles north of the PA/MD state line. When the trooper ... Continue Reading

Yom Kippur

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Today I am atoning. Today I am reflecting. Today I am looking back on all I've done over the past year & reaching out to those I have wronged. Today I am thankful for having the freedom to worship openly and how I choose. ... Continue Reading

First Person Friday: my weekend.

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So. Are you all ready to celebrate tomorrow? Are you plans all set? Arrangements all made? Got yer sneakers ready to go for a day filled with fun, frolicking activity? Yes, People, it's here. Tomorrow is National Family Health & Fitness Day. (cue collective: National Family WhatWhat?! I know...) The day when we all grab the ones we love/those whom we deem family, drag their ... Continue Reading

Monday Facetime: your questions answered (video post).

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This one is all about you. Three of your questions and ones which I think we've all had at one point or another. Hanlie asks: How do I determine which weights are right for me?  I realize that anything too light will not produce results, but I don't want to hurt myself either. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7O3AQyZ9hg RickyRae asks: I guess it is my way to avoid struggling to ... Continue Reading

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