The Evolution of My Eating

by | Jan 24, 2011 | Fitness

When I woke up on May 7, 2009, I knew I would never forget the day. I would be turning 30 in June, and I felt more like 80. I knew changes were needed, and it was time. I could not bear to wait another day. And so it began . . . Much of that change centered around my...

Update: Year-End Fitness Challenge

by | Jan 7, 2011 | Fitness

Back in early December, I decided to make a final push towards my 2010 fitness goals. I’d maintained throughout the year, but hadn’t necessarily improved – according to the most obvious metric: weight. I started the year right at 150 lbs. (after...

Reality Check

by | Dec 13, 2010 | Fitness

“You carry it well.” I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard those words since Friday. Almost unanimously, that’s been the response when I’ve showed someone my DXA Scan results. I’ve decided it must be like hearing, “You...

My Year-End Challenge: 16 lbs. & 28 days

by | Dec 6, 2010 | Fitness

Last Friday, my autographed advance copy of The 4 Hour Body (affiliate link for pre-order) arrived in my PO Box. I can’t put into words how excited I was to start flipping the pages (after I wrestled it away from my husband). If you’re a nerd and a jock,...

Why Bootcamps?

by | Nov 16, 2010 | Fitness

Over the last few months, I’ve shifted almost exclusively to bootcamp-style workouts. Inevitably, I get two questions: – What the heck does that mean? – Why? First, the former. Every bootcamp is different, but they all generally utilize the...

Exercise: It's an Inside Job

by | Oct 6, 2010 | Fitness

When we view exercise as something that helps us keep our outsides fit and trim, it can be difficult to stay motivated even when we’re not seeing results. But when we realize that exercise is all about what happens on the inside, it’s easier to kick our...