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COMING CLEAN: Voting: It Just Feels Good
Research shows that the simple act of voting can have a profound effect on feeling good about yourself.
COMING CLEAN: October Recap
November snuck up on me, so I’m a little late in posting about my progress last month. And a busy…
COMING CLEAN: Row and Weep
You know those workouts that are so challenging you feel like crying? And maybe you do start weeping, either because you are relieved or proud or exhausted? That was my workout last night.
COMING CLEAN: Kitchen Skills: Easy Roasted Squash
Since we filmed this segment, I’ve been eating a lot of winter squash. I’ve had squash before, but not as…
COMING CLEAN: Take Action Challenge: On Demand!
If you’ve followed my blog for some time now, you’ll know I love a good challenge. One of my first…
COMING CLEAN: Kitchen Skills: How to Poach an Egg
You know those great domestic-living skills you learned in home-economics classes, such as sewing and cooking? Somewhere along the line,…
COMING CLEAN: Birthday Wishes
Today is my 31st birthday, and we are just returning from Colorado today, so I’ll keep this brief. Historically, I’ve…
COMING CLEAN: Becoming a Sports Fan
Autumn Sundays in my house growing up were filled with the sounds of John Madden, cheering crowds and whistles blowing. My dad is an unusually quiet fan — I don’t remember him yelling at the TV — and multiple upsets by his team generally meant he’d throw up his hands and head outside to rake leaves.
COMING CLEAN: Back in the Saddle
The last time I rode a horse was in fifth or sixth grade. We’d go horseback riding near our cabin…
COMING CLEAN: Reaching New Peaks
Most of the hiking I do in the Twin Cities is on trails and fairly flat ground in local parks.…
COMING CLEAN: Airport Food
In celebration of my 31st birthday on the 12th and our six-year anniversary on the 9th, my husband planned a trip for us to Colorado. We haven’t flown anywhere together since our Florida trip in March 2011, so I was excited for this vacation — and to visit someplace new.
COMING CLEAN: Core Work
Right around the time I hit my heaviest weight, I started having horrible back issues. If I stood too long,…
COMING CLEAN: Dress-Size Challenge
This year, I’m in two wedding parties: for my friend, Jessie, who married Kyle’s cousin in July, and in October,…
COMING CLEAN: Family Feasts
Something really cool has started happening in my family: We’re planning potlucks in terms of healthy eating. Who’s bringing the…
COMING CLEAN: Running Buddy
We spent Labor Day weekend at Kyle’s family’s cabin, so I would once again miss my Saturday Boot Camp class.…
COMING CLEAN: The Signs to Slow Down
I haven’t been a very good blogger. I’m admitting it, and apologizing, both to you and myself. I’m re-committing to…
COMING CLEAN: Fruit for Dessert
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve recently been tempted — and indulging — in dessert, specifically, a flourless…
COMING CLEAN: Mid-Year Update
By the time the 4th of July nears, I’m usually in a state of denial. Has half the year already passed?! Yikes.
COMING CLEAN: Sneak Peek
Can’t wait for the July issue? What senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl is excited to share.
COMING CLEAN: It’s Not a ‘Diet’
Occasionally, I use the word “diet” on my blog, but I use the term loosely. How I eat is not…
COMING CLEAN: The Brain and the Body
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize and absorb new information by forming new neural pathways. It’s really quite remarkable:…