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Navigating the January Gym Craze

12/29/2009
Navigating the January Gym Craze

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I resolved a long time ago that making those resolutions would just end in a blazing spiral of disappointment the minute I slid off my resolve. And we all slide off of our resolve now and again. But lots of other people do make New Year’ s resolutions. And some even stick to them. Everyone else’s New Year’s resolutions, however, signal a lifestyle change for me. In the past month, I’ve been getting to the gym when I can. Sometimes, in the morning. Sometimes after work. Sometimes at 2:00 in the afternoon on Saturday. It didn’t really matter when I went to the gym because in the past couple of months, whenever I would get there, there would be equipment available.  It’s been sweet. If last year was any indication, however, and I’m sure it is, that will all change on Saturday. My...

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New Year's Resolutions & Diet Success Motivation

12/29/2008
New Year's Resolutions & Diet Success Motivation

I can’t tell you how many times my New Year’s resolution has been to lose weight, exercise more, blah, blah, blah. Those usually last about a week for me. There have also been big events where I wanted to lose the weight, but just always managed to find any excuse not to. And then there have been times I’ve been reasonably successful. Like before my sister’s wedding. Before I went to the Bahamas. Ran into an old boyfriend. And once or twice for really no reason at all. Like now. This holiday season, I went to Christmas parties and family gatherings 33 pounds thinner than last year. I started in July. And I’m signed up for a triathlon in April. And I’m turning 50 in May. My husband will tell you, like he told everyone at the family gatherings that I’m motivated this time because I’m turning 50 in...

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