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Missed you!

Happy New Year everyone – I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and here’s to a happy and healthy 2012!! 2011 was a great year for me personally, professionally and, most importantly, fattynessly (which is totally a real … Continue reading

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What a difference a year makes!

So the Susan G. Komen breast cancer 5k was this past Sunday, and it was a success! Sure, maybe I didn’t run the entire thing, but I can tell you with a straight face that I probably ran about 65% … Continue reading

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I’m ready for my close up!

Went for my first run outside since the “interview” today and it went really well! I ran nonstop for 3 and a half songs on my iPod (14-ish minutes), walked for a song and a half, jogged again for 1 … Continue reading

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A Year in Review…

So… hi. I’m back? Sorry. I meant to write I really did, I just…I just needed a break. It’s not awkward is it? Ok, great. I’m glad we got through that. I feel better… Wow. I’m absolutely shocked to say … Continue reading

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You can’t make this sh*t up…

Saturday morning I woke up and decided I was going to attempt running. Yes, I said it, running. Oh, and as if running wasn’t hard enough on a treadmill indoors (not that I do that or would know), I decided … Continue reading

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Why I cried at the gym: A short story

Yesterday’s session with Darrell (my favorite personal trainer!) was HORRIFIC. I knew it would be bad from the start, when I was warming up on the treadmill and he casually mentioned that I was about to experience hell, but I don’t think it … Continue reading

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30 pounds baby!!!

I’ve finally hit the 30 pound mark!!!!! WOOP WOOP! Aside from the Academy… I’d like to thank Weight Watchers, for helping me lose those last 5 pounds… Darrell, for kicking my ass and reminding me that muscle weighs more than fat… And everyone … Continue reading

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So soon?

So I lost 2 pounds already on Weight Watchers! I’m really liking it so far and have been really good about tracking my points and making adjustments to my eating accordingly. And I just got a cool new Droid and … Continue reading

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Who is this person?

Soooo I’ve been feeling rather antsy to lose more weight, and faster. After watching a few episodes of the Biggest Loser (which by the way is AWESOME?), I’ve realized that I need a boost of some sort, because I have … Continue reading

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Muscle Mania!

So I’m 7 sessions into my training with Darrell, and I have to say, I really feel like I’ve come a long way! I’m starting to feel a lot stronger and more fit, and I’m definitely getting better in our … Continue reading

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Body Builder. Check.

So it turns out that Darrell is a body builder in his spare time. Sure, why not? ME TOO. I guess we have more in common than I thought. Unlike me, he hasn’t done a contest in 2 or 3 … Continue reading

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Slightly Chubby.

I survived my second session with Darrell, but it wasn’t pretty. Before we started he thought it would be a good idea to get my measurements, weight and body fat percentage… you know, just to get my confidence up before a … Continue reading

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Damn you, Darrell…

I’m going to make this post short and sweet because my arms are so sore right now that it’s literally hard to type? Is that a thing? First of all, my trainer Darrell is apparently a direct descendent of Hitler … Continue reading

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Guess what?

Back in November, I was on the elliptical doing my own thing when one of the new personal trainers at Crunch came over to me (more like rudely interrupted me) and asked me if I wanted to train with him. Needless to say … Continue reading

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Happy New Years! Welcome to Resolution-ville!

Hi everyone! I’m sorry I’ve been M.I.A for so long. I hope everyone had a great holiday and happy New Year, etc. etc. So it’s a new year. Which means it’s resolution time, right? It’s also a good time to … Continue reading

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