Archive: Life
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Apr 30, 2013
1 CommentFrilly Girl-Sized Bikinis and Determination
Yesterday, I was ready. Got my bag, got my cycling gear, change of clothes — grabbed a towel and headed out the door 5:10am. I was going to teach my cycle class, hit the pool,do 1,000 meters and head home. Perfect plan…finish it all before 7 am. I’ll admit, during cycling, I was thinking about...
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Mar 29, 2013
No CommentsInspiration. If She Can — You Can
I thought I was going to be in trouble on Monday. I always hate the moment – when I see a student come into what I have pre-judged to be the wrong class for them. I don’t want to turn people away, but I also don’t want them to feel discouraged. On Mondays, I teach a...
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Feb 12, 2013
No CommentsWhy Everyone Should Take Yoga Teacher Training
Yes, I really do mean everyone. You don’t have to be “good” or “flexible” or aspire to be a teacher. You may think yoga training is all about learning how to do a “perfect” downward dog and espouse the details of the Sutras. That might be in your training, but it isn’t the point. Everyone...
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Jan 31, 2013
No CommentsEat Early, Lose Weight
I have never been one of those people who could skip breakfast. I’m not always fond of the meal or always thrilled with my options, but I can’t leave the house without eating something. I know from experience that it sets me up for binging later in the day, grumpy moods and low energy. A...
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Jan 21, 2013
No Comments“Biggest” Inspiration
My daughter woke up this morning on a mission. I thought her commitment would fade with a night’s sleep, but nope. She marched right over to the fridge, handed me the bottle of chocolate syrup and pointed to the trash. Then, she made a beeline to the pantry and threw out 3 mini twizzlers. I...
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Dec 21, 2012
No CommentsLast Minute Gifts for a Runner (Or Any Active Soul)
Okay, it’s the Friday before Christmas – just four days before the fat man rears his cheery head (actually, its been reared for 6 weeks now, but who’s counting) and you have no presents. Or, maybe you do have some presents but haven’t yet gotten them for the athlete in your life. Yes, you could...
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Nov 11, 2012
No CommentsDon’t STOP Exercising Over the Holidays
The biggest mistake you can make this time of year is giving up on your workouts until January 1. You heard me. You know who you are. You think “I just don’t have time to exercise now with all the festivities and obligations.” “I’m going to gain weight anyway.” “I’ll just start again fresh.” No,...
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Oct 27, 2012
5 CommentsPoint of No Return — One Year Veganism Anniversary
I’m never going back. Instead of getting frustrated with this fad or losing enthusiasm, after a year of veganism, my resolve and commitment to this way of eating has only deepened. What started as a challenge and a true investment in long term health has become a passion that comes down to ethical and moral...
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Oct 04, 2012
No CommentsObesity? Who’s To Blame?
People often use lack of available, convenient food as an excuse for eating unhealthy. Say, you are stuck in the airport in oh…Salt Lake City…for several hours and you need something to eat. Well, you might have a grilled tofu sandwich, a green salad, a Gnu bar, Naked green juice, organic granola, raw almonds OR...
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Oct 01, 2012
No CommentsTraining Advice – Easy to Administer, Tough to Swallow
Right now, I hate my trainer. Mainly, I hate her because she is right. Problem is, I can’t fire her…because it’s me. A little background: I am training for my fifth marathon set for next Saturday (October 6th) in St. George, Utah. This training I feel great. I’ve incorporated some new techniques…more on that in future...
