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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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Thoughts at 2:30 on Memorial Day

I have this sinus infection which is keeping me a little under the weather lately.  I’m not letting it stop me from being active!  I still went to my running group on Saturday to train for the Peachtree Road Race … Continue reading

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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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3 Month Plateau Keeping Me From Feeling Progress

Grrrrr.  Still at this plateau.  It’s getting super frustrating!!!  I guess if I don’t break my current weight soon, I’m going to call the nutritionist at my Dr’s office.  I’ve been eating well and working out.  I just cannot seem … 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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Cherry Blossoms

Things overall are going well.  Work has been good.  I am going to start looking at getting a new car – or by new I mean new for me – probably a used one.  I’ve driven the same Volvo since … 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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