What would I have done?

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I'm sitting here on the tiniest plane I've seen in a long while on my way to the typeamom conference. (seriously tiny plane. I will fly on anything---I love to abdicate control that way---and this thing gives *me* pause. The upside is the mixture of, uh, scents from the various & sundry foods on board is so noxious I'm pretty confident no one will notice when I crack open my beef jerky. That's ... Continue Reading

Jackie Warner says…

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in response to our winner MESSYMIMI's question of: Once you have reached one goal, how do you not sit on your laurels and get yourself geared up to reach another? Self-esteem comes from setting small daily goals and achieving them. I like to set one large long-term goal and then several easy short term goals that are attainable. When it comes to health and fitness, good short ... Continue Reading

Five ways to power through workouts you hate (guest post)

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5 Ways to Power Through Workouts You Hate** If you’re like many people, it’s hard to find the motivation to power through a workout once that burns begins to intensify. We all want to reap the benefits of exercise, but sometimes it’s a lot harder than it sounds in your head. Here are few pointers that may help you power through a workout you hate. 1.Turn up the music. When you’re really ... Continue Reading

Protein Powders (a pumpkin pancake post follow-up).

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(so many of you had protein powder questions after this post I figured we could start here & hoped you'd ask any additional questions in the comments...) Hey Miz, I know there is a lot of controversy about whether we need to supplement with protein powders or not.  My question isn’t about that as, right now, my life is so hectic I think they’re a good choice for me.  (Do you agree?)  ... Continue Reading

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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(note the manicure. she takes after her mama.) Yeah, the whole thing was a lot more humorous before UPS got lost & delayed, but Im over here today anyway. Join me in the festivities? ... Continue Reading

Im *supposed* to be running with Jared (giveaway).

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(Why yes, that IS both my chagrin-face & what Id have worn to run with Jared.) Oh people. It's much to my chagrin that Im writing this post from the ATX. Sure I love me some Austin. Yes I adore me some being with the family time. But between the (royal) two of us Im pretty damn disappointed to find myself here on this Monday. Why you ask? (thanks. you always seem to know just ... 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 even more grateful than usual for all I have & even more saddened than normal by all I have lost since last Yom Kippur. Today I am thankful for having the freedom to worship openly and how I choose. ... Continue Reading

Everything in Moderation, including Moderation

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My name is Karen and I am a reforming yo-yo dieter, on my way to what I now consider a lifelong journey of healthy living; I blog about my progress (and missteps) at Waisting Time.  I'm excited to be here today because, while I started out blogging for myself, what keeps me going is being part of this amazing community filled with inspiration, camaraderie, wisdom, support, and laughter.  Thanks to ... Continue Reading

Personal Training with Jackie Warner (giveaway)

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As I have rhymingly yammered above—I love me some Jackie Warner. Yes, I agree that her first tv show kinda plummeted in the final season (Im more about the dumbbells than the drama) but I adored how she cared about & unflaggingly encouraged/supported her clients. Her style reminded me so much of how I trained people when I owned my studio (I KNOW! Please to file under prideful & ... Continue Reading

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