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My Heart Hurts

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I have been reminded, cancer is rampant.  Young women like me with young children, careers and lives are suddenly frozen in their tracks with fear and anxiety about living another day and what the future holds. Women who probably weren’t feeling well but continued drudging through the daily juggle of multiple responsibilities and child rearing [...]

CrossFit Vs. Cookies and Cream Puffs

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This is the first Holiday season in years that I have not gorged myself and packed on a few extra pumpkin pie pounds. I have been evaluating why that is, since the goodies are still available and my sweet tooth is screaming “eat more”. The reason is CrossFit! I joined our local CrossFit in July [...]

Inch Loss 11 Week Update

Say what? How did I get this big?

When you wear stretchy pants and have only one pair of jeans that you fit into and baggy sweatshirts hide your extra inches – you’re in a bad spot. A health crisis or close to one and probably a wardrobe nightmare which just depresses you more so you eat more, why not? That was me [...]

Don’t Forget About Indoor Air Quality This Winter Season

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This is the time of year that my daughter always gets sick and comes down with croup. This year isn’t any different but maybe next year will be. I contribute her illness to her allergies and the change in the weather. We are cooped up inside during this time of year because it’s typically cold [...]

Role Modeling Exercise and Fitness: Not by Choice

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I was working out and suddenly I had a crowd. It was a Saturday morning and the children were busy playing so I decided to sneak in a Journey Gym workout but of course my daughter had to watch, the dog took its place on the couch and my son wandered into the room. My [...]

Pizza Facts & Recycling Pizza Boxes

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Do you order pizza at least once a week? My family is guilty of this. It’s one night during the week that mama doesn’t have to cook and clean up is e-a-s-y. Pair the triangle slices with fresh veggies and cut up fruit and I’m feeling okay about myself – it’s one night of the [...]

Weight Loss and the Journey Gym

My daily walk. Each day the hill gets easier.

Weight loss is a journey. I have spent two years putting on weight. Taking it off and learning to live healthier will probably take just as long, though I hope not. It certainly is an uphill battle. It’s been awhile since I last updated you on my progress and I could give you a dozen [...]