Monthly Archives: October 2008

Mum On A Milkshake

I went to Dr. Champion this morning to review my weight loss and see if I needed another fill.  When I weighed in, I was down a total of 65 pounds in 9-months, according to his scale.  I told him … Continue reading

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Second Day At New Job + Weekend (Food) Update

Disclaimer:  I intend to protect the privacy and integrity of my company and those I work with.  I will not use anybody’s name or go into detail about internal work-related topics, as to protect everybody’s privacy.   My last 2 … Continue reading

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Some New Favorite Products

A big SHOUT OUT to Trader Joe’s – who always have the best (and organic) deals in town.   Here are a few of my new favorite products –      

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Wading Through The Plateau & A New Profession!

I have upped my workout routine to 45 minutes rather than 30 to see if it helps with my plateau.  Plus, I just think it’s time for me to up my routine anyway.  Usually when I jog through the park, … Continue reading

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Hit Another Plateau

Ugh.  I think plateau’s are the most frustrating thing on the planet.    I have been stuck at the 66 pound mark for like 2-months.  IT WON’T BUDGE!  I have been working out like Jackie Warner, I swear!  I mean, … Continue reading

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How I Prepped For Surgery

I had a wonderful request from Jillian, a supporter of my Blog who left me a comment-request to talk about how I prepped for my surgery.  She is in the process of getting ready to get her Lap Band, and … Continue reading

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Run, Forrest, Run!

Oh, I am exhausted!  So, as I wrote yesterday in my Blog, I ran (mostly) and walked in the Run Like Hell 5K.  And last night I went out with Edward and Simon and Edward asked me if I wanted … Continue reading

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Death + Running = Irony!

 It is pretty ironic to be running through a cemetery.  Running = health and life and fitness and the endorphins that make you feel so alive.  These thoughts filtered through my head as I ran by tombstones from the 1800′s. … Continue reading

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Running My First 5K Since Surgery!

In T-minus 8 hours I’ll be taking part in my 2nd 5K – but the first one since my surgery!  The first 5K I did was the Gobble Jog which took place last Thanksgiving morning, 2 months before my surgery. … Continue reading

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Paris Trip Postponed

Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to Paris as planned.  But on the bright side, I am back in Los Angeles for a few days to see my one-month-old baby nephew, Gabriel!  Last night I was the first person ever to … Continue reading

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