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  • Back at it: Health/wellness update for Susan, April 2, 2016

    After 3 months of taking it easier, heading back into full on #workout mode and sharing here for accountability. Starting my 4th Whole30 today and committing to moving and working out 4-6 times a week. Goals Drop 20 lbs by September 1. Get the heart rate up significantly every day for at least 5 minutes… Continue Reading

    April 2, 2016
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  • One year since my first #Whole30–and what’s really changed

    Last February, I did my first Whole 30. I’d been working out, but not really losing much weight, and I was terrified of my own eating habits, which didn’t seem to be helping me become trimmer or feel better. I was also worried about the levels of inflammation in my body, the blood sugar levels,… Continue Reading

    January 29, 2016
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  • 2016: The health and fitness version

    When it comes to fitness and health, I have to live with the fact I am much more in the slow and steady time-frame than the make big changes happen quickly camp. In 18 months of effort, I’ve probably failed to meet 50% of my health and fitness goals—I am not down 60 lbs, I… Continue Reading

    December 30, 2015
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  • The pleasures of growing smaller (diet, fitness, size)

    My son is getting married in less than 3o days; for the past 6 months, I’ve been on what we jokingly call the #bearteamwedding diet–trying to get into the best shape possible before the event. Of course, I’m at least ten pounds away from my original goal–and probably won’t be there by the wedding, but… Continue Reading

    November 15, 2015
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  • My (new) life as an exerciser: reflections on working out regularly

    Yesterday I was at the gym by myself running intervals and lifting weights. Today, I walked by myself and went to the pool to swim a mile, outside, at sunset. Tomorrow am, I hope to swim again, and tomorrow night, I am hoping to make it to Power Yoga at the Y. Tuesday morning, I… Continue Reading

    August 11, 2015
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  • 10 critical lessons from my Paleo/Whole 30 experience

    In February, 2015, I started my first Whole 30—a 30 day elimination diet based on the principles of paleo eating: no alcohol, no grains, no dairy, no soy, no sugar and no chemical additives and/or preservatives such as carrageen. Whole 30 was strict, but it promised both a chance to find out which food groups… Continue Reading

    June 14, 2015
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  • Fitness and health goals for 2015–the starter pack

    At the gym this morning, I saw that I’ve taken off 8 inches on my hips since February 2014. Since January 2014, I’ve also reduced my body fat by 9%, and lost at least one pants size. But the reality is I have a lot more I want/need to do. This year, I want to… Continue Reading

    January 2, 2015
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