Category Archives: Fitness

The Mechanics Of Weight Loss In A Nutshell

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

Ladies and Gentlemen: Leaping Lanka tells you EXACTLY what to do and it’s hard to believe that people write entire books about it. “10-percent bodyfat for men, sub 15-percent for women  — is 85% food choice, 15% effort. Eliminate grains, … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

This is week 35 of my 52 week project. That means that I have 17 weeks left to reach my goal. That means I consistently have to loose 2 lbs. every single week  from now on. This is quite a … Continue reading →

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Balance Poses & Life

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

It finally dawned on my that if I was having “difficulty” finding balance in the  way I  feed myself, spend, fret, bla bla bla, I was going to  find more of  the same with balance  poses on  the mat. Duh. … Continue reading →

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155 lbs. Better Late Than Never

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

Got rid of all that beer…..

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Sometimes Our First Thought Is Not The Most Accurate..

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

This wonderful blog was recently recommended to me. Parts of today’s entry reminded me of my first day(s) of kindergarten, and the many assumptions I made that day which still screw me up to this DAY! Body Is as Body … Continue reading →

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Running and Raining

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

So it finally rained hard around here. For two days in a row, and the ground is so thankful. Yesterday it rained twice in the morning so I thought that’s it for rain  today and took off for my 5 … Continue reading →

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If You Want To Be Healthy

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

“If you want to be healthy, here’s a rather obvious tip: Watch healthy, active people closely and after asking a few “dumb” questions imitate them” Waylon Lewis He was talking specifically about drinking room/warm temperature water, no ice. And I … Continue reading →

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Disembodied

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

I marvel at the way experienced yoga practitioners describe their sensations by naming specific muscles/tendons/bones…I on the other hand describe things like “near my butt, my upper knee, the outer side of my wrist.” I wonder how that develops. I … Continue reading →

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Phys Ed: A Workout for Your Bloodstream – Well Blog – NYTimes.com

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Very encouraging and reassuring.  I have a friend who advises me to speak to my cells and ask them for what I need. So there. Phys Ed: A Workout for Your Bloodstream – Well Blog – NYTimes.com.

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5+2=Lucky 7

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

Had a really nice 52nd birthday. The OCD in me wanted to be 152 lbs. on my bday, but I was very happy to  be 158! Below 160 for the first time in 2  years. Aside form all the number … Continue reading →

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