Category Archives: physical
Happy 2-Year “Bandiversary”!
I have passed the 2-year mark since getting my lap band. Time is going by so fast, it seems. I am sometimes not sure time really reflects change or change reflects time. Perhaps they are like odds and ends, ups … Continue reading
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Spoilers & Positivity
I will start this blog off with some positive news! Yesterday I went dress shopping with my mom because I need 2 new dresses for some weddings – and I got the dresses at Nordstrom’s and Bloomingdale’s in record time! … Continue reading
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The Real Race Is Within Yourself
Yeah! I did the Peachtree Roadrace! It was such a great experience! I woke up at 6 am to get ready – eat breakfast – stretch – listen to some upbeat music. I took MARTA to the Lenox station and … Continue reading
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10K. 55,000 Runners. One Peachtree Roadrace
Nearly two years ago I was sitting on my apartment balcony eating cereal. I think it was some type of Kashi Go Lean and some vanilla soy milk. I was sitting there overlooking Peachtree Street as 55,000 people ran past … 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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Officially Down 75 Pounds!
I weighed myself this morning for the first time in several days, and I am very excited to say that I’m officially down 75 pounds! My goal is to be down 80 by January 15th – and if I make … 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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Top 17 Places I Love To Walk To From My Apartment
(Taken From The Balcony Of My Apartment) These are the reasons I am SO GLAD I live in a city – I can save on gas, enjoy the weather and most importantly, get exercise doing some day-to-day things or Atlanta … Continue reading
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Smoking Causes Sinus Infections
This Blog doesn’t have to do with my weight, but it does have to do with something I feel very strongly about. I am very anti-smoking. I was watching Oprah today and she had a special with Dr. Oz where … Continue reading
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