Day 6: Childhood Obesity

April 6, 2012

I haven’t been able to sleep most of the night, so I’ve finally started working on my “About Me” page. Through the 24 day challenge I am beginning to meet a lot of people who don’t really know me so it is time to fill them in. This is only a small part of my […]

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Day 5: Get Out Of Your PJs

April 5, 2012

If you wanna get motivated to lose weight, I suggest you get out of your pajamas. As a programmer/IT consultant my job is pretty flexible and for the past few weeks I’ve been able to work from home. Awesome for getting work done at weird hours. Not so awesome for acting like a real person […]

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Day 4: You Find Out Who Your Friends Are

April 4, 2012

Today was one of those days where the “everything that can go wrong will” principle was very much in play. I awoke with a bad headache, fever, and generally felt horrible. I began the day and my Cleanse ritual without much enthusiasm and it all went downhill from there. Nothing truly traumatic happened but paired […]

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Day 3: Inside the Challenge

April 3, 2012

Since my post on Sunday, people have been asking me for more details on The 24 Day Challenge. Strangers stop me on the street (Facebook) begging for the inside scoop and asking me question after question: Is it a cleanse? Is it a diet? Is it really challenging? How much longer until we can go for […]

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Day 2: Two New Recipes

April 2, 2012

An essential part of The 24 Day Challenge is eating an appropriate amount of protein (at least 10 grams at each lunch and dinner) and limiting carbs (max of 30 grams at lunch and dinner). For dinner they even suggest that you eat only a lean meat and vegetables (starches don’t count!). I’m a bit […]

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Day 1: Challenge Accepted

April 1, 2012

My trainer, Katy, and I recently embarked on a little journey called The 24 Day Challenge by AdvoCare. I’m not really one for restrictions, plans, or generally being told what to do so this is WAY outside of my comfort zone. But when Katy approached me about teaming up with her to face this challenge I […]

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Know Your Labels: A Cautionary Tale

February 26, 2012

Yesterday morning I woke up with an inclination to drink. I awoke slowly from my slumber with visions of mimosas, peach bellinis, and, yes, even a champagne fountain (the “Be Our Guest” scene from Beauty and the Beast comes to mind). As an aside, Belle is my favorite Disney Princess and I envy her dress. […]

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Know Thyself

February 11, 2012

Last Sunday I was running around town (and by running I of course mean driving) and I got a craving for ice cream – particularly from Cold Stone Creamery. I’m always one for indulgences and this weakness was only augmented by my circumstances: (1) I just turned 25 on Friday and therefore it was still […]

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My First Time…Doing Yoga

January 8, 2012

Most people I know who have tried yoga either hate it or love it. The haters usually find it awkward or boring and the lovers appreciate that it promotes flexibility and relaxation. I love trying new workouts and was eager to try yoga, but hesitant to do so with a room full of people at […]

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Treat Yo Self

January 4, 2012

My sister, Mary, has a favorite T.V. show-‘Parks and Recreation.’ It is the foundation of many of her conversations and so, efficient lady that she is, she has taken to calling it ‘Parks & Rec’ or, if she’s in a real hurry, ‘PNR.’ (This is often confusing because her second favorite thing to talk about […]

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