Pushing up

Push ups are a much feared and hated exercise by women, men don’t want to do them and look foolish, but friends they are a great exercise you can do in the privacy of your own home and get a great core and upper body workout.    Proper form is key!  Below is a website that [...]

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Laughing at myself

I realize that as I get healthier emotionally I can laugh more at my issues.  In the past, I took everything so seriously, was so afraid for people to see the real me so I covered me up with fat.  What would they think if they really knew me?  I hid my deepest fears, feelings, [...]

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Price of success

I lost seventy pounds in nine months six years ago.  People would come in my office at work, close the door, and say, “Okay, exactly what are you doing to lose your weight?”  I would tell them, they would say okay and leave.  My commitment to lose weight at that time was extreme, OCD.  My [...]

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Food for thought

By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself. Menander Change the scenery in your life if it is negative.  Hang out with people who lift you up, who encourage your healthy lifestyle, and who have character traits, skills or qualities you want.  Find people who like to exercise, who are further down the road [...]

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Planning makes choices easier

We had a great weekend.  Little bit of this and a little bit of that but not to much of anything.  I am rested and ready for a new week.  My work and responsibilities provide a structure of how my week will play out  time wise but what I eat, when I exercise, and the [...]

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Your not nice on Thursdays

My husband is one of the kindest people alive.  He puts up with me, that alone should win him an extra jewel in his crown.  After 27 1/2 years (I am proud of that half year, # 27 was a hard one and this  1/2 has been blissful!)  he has learned the best way to [...]

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Monday morning perspective

Four a.m. came awful early this morning.  I gardened all weekend. My back and neck are a little sore, my thumb is aching with arthritis pain, my back is sunburned and I have never been happier.  I am so thankful I could get down on my knees in the dirt, haul bark chips, carry planters [...]

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