I'm 39 years old, a working mom of 2, & married for 14 years. In 2007 I lost 55 pounds and also discovered that I love to run. I'm training for my third Half Marathon in Indianapolis on May 2nd, and I'm planning on running my first marathon in April 2010 when I turn 40. I've learned in the...
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Struggling
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
It's been a tough few weeks.
I do fine during the day. Then I walk into my house at the end of the
day and it's like the air is let out of a balloon.
I deflate. ...
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Yoga
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
My gym opened a new hot yoga studio last month.
This week I've been twice.
It's amazing what a mind-body connection will do for you.
It's not free--$45 a mon ...
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Quick update.....
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
I am doing ok. My weight is stable at 168 but I have not been eating
well or exercising. So it's not going to stay stable if I don't get it
together.
Last week was ...
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Moving Day
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
.... is tomorrow.
I had a great birthday on Friday.
I worked 14 hours this weekend.
Moving an office that you've been in for almost 5 1/2 years is a bitch ...
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New profile pic
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
It's been almost 3 years since I went to St John (where the picture in my old profile pic was taken). Here's today's self portrait.
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Here's what I'm learning
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
*Even a small amount of white flour--say in a few slices of pizza--will put me in a carb coma.
*I cannot eat quick-cook steel cut oats. They put me in a carb coma. I ...
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Acceptance
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
It's difficult to accept that I can't eat sugar. Ever.
Giving up chocolate is probably the hardest part right now.
Not having pumpkin pie or birthday cake or ice cream- ...
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Devotional reading
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
I read this just now in my devotional book I have at my desk at work. It spoke to me today, and I wanted to share.
O persistent God,
deliver me from assuming your ...
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Day 6
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
Lots more energy. Physical cravings are gone. Emotional and habitual
cravings are still very much an issue.
But I can identify them when they happen and name them for wha ...
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Day 5 detox from sugar
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
I'm still hanging in there.
Day 3 was brutal. I actually took Monday off from work. I felt like I
had a case of mild flu most of the day. By the afternoon I was better.
...
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Day 2 sugar detox
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
I guess I'm doing this right because I feel like crap.
Actually it does feel good not to be a slave to sugar right now.
Yesterday was pretty great. I knew days 2-4 would ...
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Good things ahead (168.8)
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
I am swamped so this is a quick update.
We are joining another practice on April 18th. There are three advisers in their mid 30s, each with 8-10 years experience. They ...
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In Orlando
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
Just arrived in Florida for the Disney Princess Half Marathon. I'll
report more as I have time and when I get back.
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Long, dark tunnel
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
There is a light at the end, but it seems so far off.
My work environment has become unbearable. I won't go into details, because they are long and boring and many ot ...
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I'm doing better (167.0)
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Laura N
Posted in: Blog Posts in Running
Using the SAD light consistently seems to be key in keeping me sane.
My meds are also increased slightly which is hopefully helping. Online
sermons from Menlo Park Presby ...
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