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COMING CLEAN: One Good Action Spurs Another
Can flossing your teeth make a bigger difference in your health and healthy habits?
COMING CLEAN: The Gift of Forgiveness
No more shame over past transgressions! I’m taking a deep breathe and moving forward.
COMING CLEAN: Kindness Collection
This gift-giving tip from my mother-in-law has saved me hours in the store.
COMING CLEAN: Jump for Joy
A “Sunday Funday” at an indoor trampoline park was part workout, part comedy.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: LaKeisha Shurn’s 100 Days at the Gym
I can’t stop watching this amazing woman’s video. Watch it and be moved.
COMING CLEAN: Revising Resolutions: Clean Acts 2014
How I’m framing my 2014 resolutions? It’s all about the word “clean.”
COMING CLEAN: The Unmotivated Chef
My favorite cooking skill: roasting! Is it my solution to mastering the kitchen?
COMING CLEAN: Mindful Practices in Everyday Life
Taking a mindful approach to everyday life takes a lot of practice.
COMING CLEAN: Stay Warm, My Friends!
It’s not news that’s it is cold out there, so cold in Minnesota, in fact, that the governor closed all…
PUMPING IRONY: The Joy of Jogging
Big lesson from last week’s Commitment Day 5K: I’m a jogger, not a runner.
COMING CLEAN: Food for Thought: Paleo or Vegan?
Thinking about going Paleo or vegan? A few thoughts, and a roundup of resources for your consideration.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Kelli Merritt
Life Time massage therapist Kelli Merritt was back at Commitment Day. Way to go, Kelli!
COMING CLEAN: Developing a Home-Workout Practice
My workout space is all set up at home and ready for my new program to start on Monday. Here’s what I’ll be trying out.
COMING CLEAN: Conquering the Cold, and Commitment Day 2014
The event may be done, but finishing the Commitment Day 5K has me pumped for 2014.
PUMPING IRONY: 5K Training or Marital Bliss: Can You Have It All?
Saturday’s balmy weather presented a conundrum: walk or run? And which would make my marriage stronger?
Start Strong, Stay Strong
How willing are you to persist in your commitments when the going gets tough?
PUMPING IRONY: Get Hip to a Healthcare Scam
My sore left hip got me thinking about hip replacement, which really made me sore.
COMING CLEAN: Dear Cat, Farewell
Losing a pet is hard any time, but especially during the holiday season. This tip from life coach Lauren has helped me move forward in the grieving process.
COMING CLEAN: The Snow-Shoveling Workout
Whether it’s play or work, the snow offers a good opportunity for fitness. Grab a shovel!
PUMPING IRONY: Bowing to Reality
Suddenly, circumstances are forcing me to walk AND run as I prepare for my New Year’s Day 5K.