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CategoriesFitness Health Journal By brendanolenLeave a comment on Don't Wait For The Middle Finger

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 Life

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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 Life

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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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Strong, Fluid, Pain-Free Movement

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I’m still having issues with my shoulder. I do basic stretches ever day and my range of motion has improved … Continue ReadingStrong, Fluid, Pain-Free Movement

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Quick Update – Dead Scale

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So, two days ago my scale died.  I don’t think it was due to shock but just before it went … Continue ReadingQuick Update – Dead Scale

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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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Update: January 3, 2015

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Well, before the recipe post-fest commences, I thought I would give everyone a proper update. My stats have been updated, … Continue ReadingUpdate: January 3, 2015

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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"