May 9, 2011

In the Details

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OK, so it's obvious that my plateau has me feeling a little down lately. More than a little down, really. I step on the scale and curse the number. I look in the mirror and wonder why my stomach isn't … [Continue reading...]

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May 6, 2011

Mother’s Day Presents

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Scene: In the car the other day.Cordy: Mama, it will be Mother's Day soon. What kind of present do you want?Me: I don't know. What do you think I'd like?Mira: Mommy, you like flowers!Me: Well, yeah, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, kid logic, love, me me me, Mira ·


May 4, 2011

Do You Trust Your Mechanic? Are Your REALLY Sure?

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(I don't like to do this, but I'm totally calling out a company for bad service. Actually, make that dangerous service.)We are a family of two cars - one small sedan and one SUV. The rule is that we … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 29, 2011

Anglophile

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Yes, I'm watching the royal wedding this morning. Well, I'll be recording it this morning, since work and taking Mira to preschool will be cutting into my royal TV time. I know some people can't wait … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 28, 2011

Is The Night Shift Keeping Me Fat?

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Overall I've been pleased with the progress I've made in losing weight and improving my health. But this recent plateau has forced me to look at every aspect of what I'm doing and figure out what's … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 26, 2011

Drowning

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As a young child, I loved to swim. On more than one occasion the words "like a fish" were used in discussing my love for the water. I spent my summers at our local community pool, practicing flips and … [Continue reading...]

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Apr 25, 2011

I’m A Guest Writer at Diets In Review!

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Hey everyone, I'm branching out a little and sharing what fitness and health knowledge I've picked up with an even larger audience. Shocking, right? Despite still being overweight, I have learned a … [Continue reading...]

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