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Weight Loss

A funny thing happened on the way to Nordstrom’s

September 13, 2009

Today I felt what the absence of self-consciousness feels like. While my mom napped (she’s at a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from back surgery), I took a walk in downtown Bellevue. I figured I’d try to get some exercise in any way I could. My first goal was just to walk to Subway to get [...]

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There’s more to losing weight than losing weight

August 26, 2009

“With our program you can lose 20 pounds in just 4 weeks!” “Lose 10 inches in just 5 days!” “I want to lose 20 pounds in time for my wedding next month.” “I have 50 pounds to lose – I hope I can do it in 10 weeks.” How often have you heard claims or [...]

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Starting with baby steps

August 4, 2009

This is always good advice, no matter what the endeavor, but especially when it comes to exercise. This may be obvious to some, but to me, it really makes sense. Babies aren’t born being able to run a marathon or go on a 50 mile bike ride. What makes us think that as adults we [...]

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It’s been a long, hot month this week.

August 2, 2009

Wow. This summer has been incredible up here in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve had lovely, rainless summery days since around May. Only a few days of rain and gray skies have interrupted this glorious summer. If you know me, you know I’m a sun worshipper. I’ll cross the street to walk in the sun, even [...]

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Things to do when starting to lose weight

July 26, 2009

Some of my family and friends have started their own weight loss journey, and I’ve offered my support, of course, and encouragement. There are three things I recommend doing at the very beginning of this process that I didn’t do myself, and I regret not doing them right away. These things are well worth the [...]

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Managing Stress when Life Happens

July 25, 2009

How does the saying go? When life hands you lemons…? Well, sometimes I think life throws a fast-pitch or life jerks on, but doesn’t pull out, the rug under your feet so that you can test your balance and reflexes. I don’t believe in the notion that life is full of misery or that life [...]

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