Tag Archives: confidence

Conquer defeat, build motivation

I woke up (not so motivated) at 6:15 a.m. and hurried (read: trudged) to the track for my Shocker Fitness workout. Sometimes, especially when I am sleepy, I’ll tell myself that I won’t push myself, that I won’t work too … Continue reading

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OpEd: New Hair

Of the new hair cut… Husband: “I think it’s cute!” Friends: “So cute, Shae!” Mother: “I love it!” Me: “I still hate blow dryers, but shoot do I look good!” — And, quite unfortunately, that is all I have time … Continue reading

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Fitness + Food: My turning point?

I missed my workout on Wednesday from sheer exhaustion. I did not wake up until 7:30 a.m., and Shocker Fitness began at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday FAIL. Wednesday WIN? I weighed in at 130 pounds! OMG! Ten to go! :) Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Skinny shopping list

Today is grocery day! Another chance to save money, use coupons and still eat healthfully. Let me tell you… Not easy, but I’ve got to do it, and I usually don’t do the best job. I just keep trying. I … Continue reading

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Clean bill of health!

On Monday, I went back to my doctor to get this checked out. (Caution Male Readers!) For the past six weeks, I struggled to reduce the (overly) large amount of caffeine I drink on a daily basis by MORE THAN … Continue reading

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WEIGHT DROP!

While I truly believe that I will gain weight by the end of Insanity instead of lose weight… I LOST 4 POUNDS! Woo hoo! I’m so excited! Can’t you tell? I feel good today! Good workout today! Still bites on … Continue reading

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Have you sought pleasure today? Food and feelings

I just love articles like this… Livestrong reporter August McLaughlin reflected on German philosopher Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach’s comment: “Man is what he eats.” After I just lost the battle to half a bag of Grandma’s cookies, I agree. (As in … Continue reading

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Workout hiatus

I am on a workout hiatus – and I’m not even sure I am using that word correctly. How long has it lasted? Almost a week. I feel bad. I do not have a good reason. I am simply lazy. … Continue reading

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The bane of my existence…

I worked out today! Of course, it was only Cardio Recovery, filled with exercises I’m good at. Squats, plank, yoga, etc. No cardio. Maybe I hate cardio… No. I still think I hate it all. Anywho! We’re not going to … Continue reading

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I said I wouldn’t…

I know I said I would not be depressing today; I said I would be uplifting! But yesterday’s workout fail carried over to today… and I had another bad workout. At least, today, I made it a whole 23 minutes, … Continue reading

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