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It’s Magic!
Magic, that’s easy to come by and without magic’s usual propensity to backfire? Sign me up! What did you do today to help grant your wishes?
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Kicking It Off On a Tuesday
Today I committed to a more dedicated lifestyle. From Tuesday 3 September, I’m committing to a Paleolithic (‘Paleo’) diet for at least a month. Now, some of you will read that and groan. Some may...
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So Why Go Paleo?
On Monday I committed to following the Paleo diet for a month, but I didn’t explain what brought it on. So why did I commit? And how out of the blue was it? It’s a mix of… a) being a copy cat (FOMO,...
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Summer’s Coming
1 September was the first day of spring in our neck of the woods, and though it’s been f-f-f-freezing here the last couple of days, Summer IS coming. I’ve missed out on summer the last few years (it’s...
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Six Weeks For Summer
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you might recall the post I wrote after hearing personal trainer Jeff talk about nutrition. The one where potatoes were likened to crack cocaine. At the...
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Act As If It Is Impossible To Fail
You never know until you try. And if you think you’ll fail when you start – how will you ever get to where you want to be? Pessimism has no place in goal-reaching. If you want it, it’s possible. If...
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Paleo: One Week On
Right oh – today marks day seven of my Paleo commitment. How has it gone so far? For the most part, it’s been easier than I expected. I thought it was going to be a complete shake up of everything I...
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Sore. Sore. So Sore.
I am so sore. I do not feel sexy. I do, however, love endorphins. They make me feel sexy and on top of the world. Yesterday was our first group training session at Studio 41. I got my arse handed to me...
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No Pain No Gain
“No pain, no gain” they say. It gets harder before it gets easier. I think it takes 2 parts dedication, 1 part crazy to reach your goals. The trick is keeping the dedication in line. Keep those...
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Fifteen Flight Spiral of Pain (& Paleo Banana Bread)
Today I spent $40 on banana bread. WTF? This morning we woke to horrible stormy weather (because apparently earthquakes and local government elections aren’t enough for the poor souls in this country)...
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Get Off Yer Butt
Hey you! Yes, you! Get off your butt! Right now. Go do something that’ll get you the butt ass you want. For me, this evening, it was my first spin class. And now that I think about it, I might throw in...
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Paleo Brownie for Friends
Mmmmmmmmm brownie. Glorious, fudgy brownie. So moist. So tasty. So easy to make. Tomorrow I’m off to a friend’s place for high tea and sweet things. We were asked to bring a plate and since I’m in the...
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Paleo: Two Weeks In
Two weeks in – the half way point of my one-month commitment. How’s it gone? Well, since last week, boot camp has been kicking my butt and the reality of the restriction of this diet has sunk in. I...
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Dying For A Donut?
Are you a fan of Krispy Kreme donut? Vitamin water? Luna bars? What about your body’s ability to regulate insulin levels? This user-written article over on Thought Catalog demonstrates 6 food items...
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I Wish I Sweat Like A Man
I wish I was more prone to sweating like a really sweaty man. After spin this morning I made a similar comment to the Tall One, and I’ve been thinking about it over the 14 hours since. I do sticky,...
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Grocery Shopping With The Stars
I hate grocery shopping. I haven’t got a car, so I have to walk everything I buy uphill to my house. It’s usually raining, or windy, or too damn hot to carry everything home without stopping halfway...
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