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Things My Dog Has Taught Me About Life
Life in our house is a pleasant menagerie of two big humans, one tiny human, a dog, and three very sassy cats. Even without the...
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Jun 3, 20162 min read


In My Son’s Eyes
Today, my lil’ man is 7 weeks old. Man, just MAN! I need to let that sink in for a minute… A mere two months ago the hubs and I were...
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Jan 20, 20162 min read


Workout Nutrition
I’ve had a number of clients lately ask me about the “best” things that they should be eating, especially on days when we’ll be working...
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Sep 12, 20157 min read


Figuring Out A New Balance
Yet again I’ve been away from my blog for a longer break than intended! It’s crazy how that happens sometimes… At this point, I am just...
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Jul 21, 20154 min read


Making It Stick (*Not Suck)
The difference is in the approach! Hello and, again, a happy new year to you all! Now that the holiday rush seems to be settling down...
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Jan 8, 20154 min read


A Beautiful Mess
Hello and Happy Holidays! It’s been a while since I’ve posted here (not since Staying Dedicated) as the hubs and I are focusing on the...
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Dec 13, 20143 min read
Sweating for a Cause
Turns out, that whole obstacle thing I mentioned in this blog takes some time and energy to work through; where have I been lately?...
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Oct 4, 20142 min read


Prioritizing Positive
Recently, the hubs and I have faced difficulties with the house we are turning into our home. For anyone who has refurbished an older...
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Sep 18, 20146 min read


Stop Verbally Abusing Yourself
Hi readers, I’ve been wrestling with this blog for a few weeks, which is part of the reason why I’ve been so AWOL lately. The other parts...
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Sep 8, 20145 min read


Pre-Race Prep: Mental Preparation
Meditating with the ocean while I stretch my hips out after a run. August 2014 vacation. A few weeks ago, I started this series talking...
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Aug 28, 20144 min read
Learning to Let Go
I firmly believe that there are lessons to be learned all around us, if we pay attention to our surroundings and ourselves. Last week I...
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Jul 7, 20143 min read


The Complicated Topic of Nutrition: Part 2
Earlier in the week I posted Part 1 of this conversation (found here for those of you who haven’t read it yet) with the promise of two...
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Jun 14, 20144 min read
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