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The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances
I posted this on my wall recently--I have a feeling y'all might enjoy it too... :) http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running
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Virgin Marathoner
Looking for new friends to help motivate and inspire me (and vice versa of course). :) January 19, 2014 is the date! Carlsbad, CA right along the beautiful Pacific Coast. I'm equal parts terrified and ecstatic for this fast-approaching milestone. Currently trying to figure out when to start an official training program. I…
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Flab to Abs? Looking for Support
So let me preface this by saying I know there's no magic formula for belly fat loss and you can't choose where your fat decides to come off. What I'm looking for are friends who have gone from having flabby, pudgy, gigantic, muffin-top-esque, (enter adjective of choice here) bellies to flat, defined stomachs. I don't need…
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Nutrition Label Surprises
So, the other day I went to Costco and picked up my usual bag of Kirkland Trail Mix only to realize that one serving (a measly three tablespoons--ha! they don't even measure it by cup) carries with it a solid 160 calories. Now I know trail mix can be a good snack and that nuts provide healthy fats, but this seriously blows…
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Any SoCal peeps want to help motivate me?
Hello! Moved from Phoenix to Oceanside about a year ago. I'm always open to making new friends either IRL or on the interwebz. I'm trying to lose about 25 lbs (carried mostly in my tummy and thighs--yuck) and could use some motivation! I signed up for the Camp Pendleton Mud Run in June with my (super skinny, fit)…
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Stronger Than Sprinkles
Not your typical success story but hey--celebrate the small victories, right? So there's this cupcake spot in LA called Sprinkles. It's totally overpriced and a bit overhyped, but I can never resist stopping by on the rare occasion I'm there. These things are effing delicious. Rich and packed with fat--the way a cupcake…
