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Don't Wait For The Middle Finger

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Young ones (well, anyone younger than me, aka 50 and younger), please don’t be like me. I treated my body … Continue ReadingDon't Wait For The Middle Finger

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How the H*ll Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight?

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Once I began this journey (and finally figured out what food my body did and didn’t like) one of the … Continue ReadingHow the H*ll Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight?

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A Year Today – Cancer and Kettlebell Swings

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It has been a year today since my husband’s surgery to remove a polyp that turned into a cancer diagnosis. … Continue ReadingA Year Today – Cancer and Kettlebell Swings

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Four Things Nobody Tells You About Successful Weight Loss

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I know I just told someone that this way of eating was like a marathon but I was wrong (and … Continue ReadingFour Things Nobody Tells You About Successful Weight Loss

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Secrets From Your Personal Trainer – Give It a Year to Lose Weight

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This really is the secret to long-term success: give yourself time.  If you don’t see immediate progress, give it more … Continue ReadingSecrets From Your Personal Trainer – Give It a Year to Lose Weight

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How Your Body Responds To Exercise – The Oatmeal

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Sciatica – "Old People Issue"

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Yeah, that’s what I thought. Only old people get sciatica. Then, one day a few years ago, I got this … Continue ReadingSciatica – "Old People Issue"

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New Weight Training Program

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I’ve added a new weight training program to my Physical Training page. So, why am I doing this? Well, because … Continue ReadingNew Weight Training Program

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Shoulder Injuries

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Well, I think I have to accept that my shoulder issues are not going to go away on their own.  … Continue ReadingShoulder Injuries

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6 Habits of Highly Effective Lifters from Muscle and Fitness

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Most of the time, I toss these things aside (well, I read them first, say to myself, “Yeah, right” then … Continue Reading6 Habits of Highly Effective Lifters from Muscle and Fitness