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Inversion: Method to the Madness
I had the most wonderful day yesterday. My kids were so loving and Scotty made me breakfast and left the day open for me to be as free as I wanted. Now that’s a great day. I did some shopping, met a friend for some coffee, took a short nap, and ended it with a…
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Change: Anyone Can Do It!!
In less than a year, Arthur completely transformed his life. If only he had known what he was capable of, 15 years earlier.
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NPR Health and Fitness Stories
Some interesting NPR stories: Going Inside The World Of ‘Crossfit’ We go inside the District’s latest exercise craze to see whether it’s just another fad, or the holy grail of fitness. Sizing Up Americans In ‘The Weight Of The Nation’ A new four-part documentary airing on HBO next week looks at America’s growing weight problem.…
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Getting sweaty is not feminine and other myths
What can we do as parents and mentors to encourage and support young girls to embrace physical fitness? I don’t know about you all, but I know for a fact that women do sweat! Feminine, girly, frilly women – they do. I have seen women in the gym – leaving sweat angels all over the…
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CrossFit Games Athlete: Gretchen Kittelberger Inspires Me
Here are the top 3 women in the CrossFit Mid-Atlantic Regionals this past weekend. Christy Phillips, Jen Jones (top spot), Gretchen Kittelberger. All three shaped very differently, all three strong as hell, fit as hell, determined and focused! Notice how they aren’t bulky, man looking women but attractive, fit and strong. They all lift weights — a…
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Life is so Short and Family so Important
This pic makes me smile. It’s my niece Amelia and Sis In Law, Janine. 2 people I would love to be able to spend more time with in my life. It’s hard when you live clear across the country. It’s definitely easier now with Skype but sad that I don’t get to be a regular…
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Redefining You
I am so lucky to be able to give back to fellow athletes by leading the Whole Life Challenge efforts at my gym. 40 athletes are 17 days away from completing an 8 week total redefinition program — learning how to make the right choices and being present while making them. The pic was taken…
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Change…
When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge. ~Tuli Kupferberg~ It’s never too late – in fiction or in life – to revise. ~Nancy Thayer~ It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. ~Charles Darwin~ Things do not change; we change. ~Henry David…
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When You Need a Rest Day, Take It!
I was beyond tired this morning, so I took a rest day. Gasp! Horror! You have to learn to listen to your body after all this time — and that’s what I did. I may go tonite if it works out. I had a really great weekend hanging with people who love CrossFit as much…