Monthly Archives: July 2010

I’m one of those fortunate people who seem to be put in the right place at the right time. Or perhaps I just have expectations that I’ll experience life’s little joys. I’m taking a vacation day today. I decided to … Continue reading →

I shared in a recent post that my weight loss plateau has ended, for now. I discovered I wasn’t actually on a plateau, but I was eating healthy fats in too high of a quantity. I’ve made the necessary adjustments … Continue reading →

Through the years, especially during my late 20s and early 30s, I’ve run countless 5Ks, three half marathons and one triathlon. I’ve always been a participant, never a volunteer…until today. I friend of mine was responsible for recruiting some volunteers … Continue reading →

Today an office colleague asked out of the blue, “So how do you stay motivated to work out all the time?” She used to work out a lot, but lately she can’t seem to make herself. My initial response was … Continue reading →

“So you consider six miles to be a long run?” That was hub’s comment after telling him how far I ran this morning. His little jab actually felt complimentary. I normally do a long run on Saturdays (8, 10 or … Continue reading →

On Monday my local newspaper ran the following opinion piece. I hope the link to the article is still open and that you’ll take a moment to read it. Go ahead, I’ll wait. I emailed the author, Dr. Anshel and … Continue reading →

I’d not lost a pound, or even an ounce since switching from South Beach Phase I to Phase II. Sigh. I know, I know, I shouldn’t focus on the numbers. But two weeks of following the food plan, exercising like … Continue reading →