Peace and Fitness

Archives for January 2012

Spreading the Word…and the Pictures, Too

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Your past does not equal, nor does it dictate, your future.  We are not who we were. Looking for some weight loss motivation and inspiration?  If you are on Facebook check out Joyce Hill's group called STOP...LOOK...LISTEN...THEN LOSE!  It's a new community that Joyce started to help others as they travel through their weight loss journey, or even just through the journey we … [Read more...] about Spreading the Word…and the Pictures, Too

Honest Abe

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Well good morning and congratulations on making it to Friday.  I must say, there is nothing like a good rant to get people thinking and talking.  I appreciate or your feedback in the form of comments, emails and conversations.  Thank you, Judy, for the correction on the test name!!!  When I auto spell checked, the computer did it's "own," thing and I did not catch it!  But more … [Read more...] about Honest Abe

Sometimes You Gotta Get Angry

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I have a confession to make to those of you that seem to think I am always on my game, always peaceful and always happy.  I get angry...really angry...but only about very few things.  I get angry and frustrated when we are deceived, when we are told half-stories and most of all when greed wins over integrity.  This morning I am frustrated by the fact that we watch the BL … [Read more...] about Sometimes You Gotta Get Angry

Face Off

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This week's BL episode was dubbed "Face Off" week and and opens with Joe wanting to go home and Alison greeting the contestants in a room with a huge buffet of Chinese food.  (Gulp, this will be the case when Ellen and I and our 100 or so SilverSneakers students converge on the East Fusion Buffet for our annual luncheon next week).  This is season 14's first food temptation and … [Read more...] about Face Off

Isn’t That a Little Backwards?

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I remember when I first started running, one of the tips I was given by an avid runner and an anatomy professor,  was to not get into the rut of simply running forward.  It was suggested I run sideways (grapevines) and even backwards.  This tip was to not only to avoid overuse injuries, but also to intensify my running workout.  When I first stepped on an elliptical machine, … [Read more...] about Isn’t That a Little Backwards?