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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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Doctor Day! My Results Are In!

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After 10 years, I am still med free and can officially say I no longer have type 2 diabetes!A few … Continue ReadingDoctor Day! My Results Are In!

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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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2015. So Far

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This year has taught me a lot and it’s not even over yet. I have learned that, despite being alone … Continue Reading2015. So Far

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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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CategoriesHealth Level 1 By brendanolenLeave a comment on What Is The Ketogenic Diet?

What Is The Ketogenic Diet?

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Look what I found! This is a fantastic interview with authors Jeff Volek, Ph.D., R.D. & Stephen Phinney, MD, Ph.D.

CategoriesHealth Journal By brendanolen3 Comments on Fiber and You (Leptin Resistance)

Fiber and You (Leptin Resistance)

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So, this isn’t a talk about poo. This is something else. Out of curiosity, I clicked on one of those … Continue ReadingFiber and You (Leptin Resistance)

CategoriesJournal Level 1 Levels 2 And Above By brendanolenLeave a comment on Carb Reloading

Carb Reloading

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I’m not sure how “normal” my thinking is. I’ve always been a “what if” kind of person. If you have … Continue ReadingCarb Reloading