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Weight-Loss Diary

Tuesday, 04/16/2013 at 02:24 PM

When I first started this weight loss journey with SHAPE, I made a trip to my local Sports Authority for new fitness gear. After picking out a pink heart rate monitor, I made my ... Read More

Thursday, 04/11/2013 at 05:32 PM

Exercise frustration. That's what I've been struggling with for the last few months.

Every Tuesday I meet my trainer, Tomery, at the Life Time Fitness gym for an hour of weight ... Read More

Monday, 04/08/2013 at 06:11 PM

I consider myself an adventurous person and like to try new things, but when it comes to testing my physical endurance, I'm the queen of staying in the box. Looking back, I think I've ... Read More

Friday, 04/05/2013 at 01:01 PM

Exercising on the road has always been a little tricky for me, especially with a family. But now that my kids are getting older, I’m getting better at making time for myself and finding ... Read More

Tuesday, 04/02/2013 at 02:52 PM

Being a travel writer, it would make sense that I have a passion for Travel Channel shows—and I'm particularly fond of the foodie shows. Too many times my husband and I have watched them, ... Read More

Friday, 03/29/2013 at 02:10 PM

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Tuesday, 03/26/2013 at 12:18 PM

Mindless snacking is something that I've done for ages and, unsurprisingly, it can happen anytime or anywhere. I may be at party, working on the computer, or watching The Biggest ... Read More

Friday, 03/22/2013 at 12:12 PM

You would think that after running a successful 7K, my weekend would have been naturally ... Read More

Tuesday, 03/19/2013 at 03:09 PM

Last fall I heard about the Get Lucky Twin Cities Half-Marathon and 7K that was to be held on St. Patrick's Day weekend. I knew it was way too soon for a half-marathon, but the 7K seemed ... Read More

Thursday, 03/14/2013 at 02:15 PM

Looking back at pictures from my "skinny days," I just love the way my outfits looked on me. (Don't we all?) My jeans fit well, everything seemed to cling to me in the right place, and ... Read More