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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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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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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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Blogging Blues

This is for me to say out loud!  I am going to start blogging again soon!!!  I don’t know why I’ve been so uninspired to write lately.  This is probably the longest break I’ve taken since I got banded 1-year … Continue reading

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Got Band Loosened!

So, I made an appointment with my doc and went into the office this morning – yeah, my band was definitely too tight!  I told them how difficult it had been for me to eat + how uncomfortable it was! … Continue reading

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Major Band Discomfort

I’ve been feeling a lot of tightness with my band since my last fill (about 2 weeks ago).  I don’t know if I should wait a few more days to call my doctor?  I’m not throwing up every time I … Continue reading

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