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I don’t care if you work with me.

...just do the work. I have recently ‘recovered’ (meaning it still hurts a little 😬) from an injury that kept me sidelined from running for about 6 weeks. On my first trip out after those six weeks I was once again AMAZED at how I felt…

What Doesn't Fit?

When you first become sober, “drinking dreams” can be pretty common. I had a few at the beginning…sometimes it's “by accident” that you have a drink…sometimes you just say “screw it” and drink and other times it can be that…

My Top 3 Books About Choosing To Live Life Without Alcohol

Since I have spoken about stopping drinking, people have asked what resources I used to help make the transition. Here are the top three books I read.
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Why You Shouldn't Say, "Screw THIS chick" to me...

Truth time: I have never had a weight problem. I've been pregnant twice. I fit in my jeans the first time after six weeks. Before you say, "Screw this chick!" - - keep reading. Despite my lack of “I was where you are, follow me”,…
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Managing Your Energy...

I'm reading this great book, "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.   I'm only about halfway through, but I wanted to share a little something that I learned and put to use today. The general premise is that we need…
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How to Spend a Snow Day...

A FULL day of snow, snow, snow...what to do?  What to do?  Looking around on Facebook today it seems that there are a couple of ways people handle snow days. baking/cooking projects they've been meaning to do forever watching movies …
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Gettin' It Back

June 16, 2013 ...I went out running yesterday for the 4th time since my back has been better.  I ran 3.2 miles, .2 longer than before.  While I was out there, it hit me - once again - fitness is really about mental toughness.  Yes, I have…
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Do as I say...AND as I do...

JANUARY 9, 2013 As a trainer, I give a lot of advice.  I advise on things like exercise, nutrition, sleep habits, sock choices for running, caffeine and alcohol intake - to name a few areas. Generally speaking, I follow my own advice.  I…
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Ya gotta have a plan...

DECEMBER 27, 2012 You try to keep a clear head...focus on what matters and the big picture. I do not have a disease...my children...thank goodness...are safe and healthy. Two months, however, of constant pain blurs that vision, leaving you…
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Injured

NOVEMBER 9, 2012 Injured. Not like a 'take a week off, rest, get back to work next week' type of injured, but more of a 'this is going to take a couple of months and oh, by the way, be extremely painful' type of injured. I don't do 'a few months…