Monthly Archives: March 2011

I Heart My YMCA

On Friday I spent the day working out of my car. I visited companies that provided corporate sponsorship dollars for for an event that benefited the organization I work for. My first stop was at a hospital. I got lost … Continue reading

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Doing Nothing

For the past couple of days I’ve been fighting a “something.” It’s very low-grade…nothing worth going to the doctor over. I’ve got mild chills, I’m a little achy, and I feel lethargic. This morning I was supposed to run with … Continue reading

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Increased Accountability

Last week I found myself eating things I normally don’t touch. I ate chicken tenders and fries while dining out with friends (instead of the tilapia I normally  order at that restaurant). Another night, tired from a long day, I … Continue reading

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Right Place/Right Time

This week I awoke to incredible feelings of fatigue on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Actually, I can’t honestly use the term “awoke.” I hit the alarm’s snooze button and slept in until the last possible moment before needing to drag … Continue reading

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Breaking My Glass Wall (Half Marathon Style)

As I’ve said many times, I’m not a fast runner. It takes me more than 3:30 to complete a half marathon. In fact, the times for my first five were: 3:40:24 (Country Music, April 2008) 3:42:32 (Saint Jude, December 2009) … Continue reading

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Guest Blogging at AceHealth

Hey, Y’all. I’m guest blogging today at AceHealth.org. I wrote the piece over the weekend.  I hope y0u’ll hop over there and check it out. Bob  specializes in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. Check out his site to learn … Continue reading

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Blah

I’m tired, I’m hormonal, I feel bloated, I’m starting to take allergy medicine, my knees ache for some reason…oh, and I have a half marathon this weekend. I don’t even have enough creativity to write a decent header for this … Continue reading

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What’s Up, Doc?

Last Friday I went to the doctor for my annual check-up. My friend, JoAnn will tell you calling this an annual check up is a misnomer. It was the first time I’ve been to the doctor since…um…2007. Yes, I know. … Continue reading

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