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I Don’t Trust People Who Run While Wearing Gloves

This past Saturday was my very first running group!  It was a really fun experience – maybe more fun than I had anticipated (sans the 7:30 am meet time).  For starters, I had talked to my coach via email before … Continue reading

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Running Group Starts Saturday

I start my running group on Saturday!  I have joined a 10-week running group to train for the Peachtree Roadrace.  I’m really excited!  I heard from my coach today via email.  She seems really nice and inspirational.  I told her … Continue reading

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I’ll Have The Elvis Burger With A Side Of Tots…Or Not

Went to the Vortex last night for a friend’s B-Day dinner.  I’m not the biggest fan of The Vortex because there really aren’t any healthy options there – but at the same time, I’m a big fan of it because … Continue reading

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Beep Beep! Peachtree Road Race!

I signed up for the Peachtree Road Race!!!  I am so excited + nervous.  It’s the biggest 10K in the country and it’s held July 4th.  I live right on Peachtree Street, and I remember a few years ago I … Continue reading

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Just Dance

I had so much fun last night – a friend of mine whom I haven’t seen in like a year and a half held a Yoga Trance Dance Workshop at Yoga Samadhi Studios.  It was sort of like Yoga meets … Continue reading

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Back From Paris … Some Ponderings

I feel like I am getting back in the swing of things since coming home from Paris.  I feel a little lazy – maybe it’s just the jet lag?  I’ve been back for one week, and when I got home, … Continue reading

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Paris! T-Minus 2 Days!

I am very excited to be traveling to Paris!  Katie and I are leaving Tuesday and will arrive on Wednesday.  This trip was supposed to happen before my job, but due to a myriad of reasons, it was postponed.  I … Continue reading

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Traveling Time

Haven’t written in a long minute because I was spending my New Year’s in NEW ORLEANS!  It was sooo much fun.  NOTHING healthy there whatsoever, so I was incredibly nervous to come home and weigh myself.  I don’t mean that … Continue reading

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Holiday Cheer!

My holiday party was super!  I had my closest friends over to meet my sister, bro-in-law and Gabriel.  I adore him to no end!   My food was a hit, and I loved sharing it with my friends.  I made … Continue reading

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Happy. Meal.

I really feel as though when you accomplish your battle with weight, you can accomplish anything.  The same thing can be said for folks who battle their problems with drugs, smoking or alcohol, but I think about food especially because … Continue reading

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