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[...] in fact, that this is not your norm. Even if it IS your norm – let’s say you ate ice cream every evening for 30 years – I guarantee you have instances where you have chosen not to do so [...]

[...] crossed other foods off (think diving into peanut butter because you stopped keeping ice cream around), you might want to reconsider your strategy. I can almost guarantee one day [...]

[...] . If you scan and remember that the last time you felt this way was when you OD’d on ice cream, and – hold the phone – you also ate a pint of ice cream last night, you can further [...]

[...] right mind FORGETS about a container of ice cream!?!” says my brain. Last winter, during the time that I committed to eating my TDEE and cutting [...]

[...] I’ve decided to change ‘Must-Read Monday’ to ‘Must-Share Monday’ because I’m overwhelmed by the  great non-blog post material I’m finding lately – recipes, [...]

[...] though and I highly recommend you check them all out (…which is the point of Must-Share Monday!) How the Brain Uses Glucose to Fuel Self Control The New Nutrition Secret – Adam [...]

I’ve got some great stuff to pass along to you this week. Enjoy! Read These: No, 95 Percent of People Don’t Fail Their Diets – Dr. Yoni Freedh [...]

I’m home visiting my family for Christmas (yay!), but I found SO much good reading material this week that I couldn’t wait to share with you all. [...]

[...] than they appear in Dr. Seuss land. I’ll be back in a few days with an update on marathon training. Hope you had a great weekend! [...]

[...] that when I only work my lower body once a week. This is because that as I head into marathon training, I’ll be running 3 times a week and I don’t want to overwork my legs. I [...]

When I decided in November that I was going to run a marathon during my 26th year, I was nervous that I was going to gain weight. I read a handful run [...]

I’m back for part two of my post on how to lose weight (or not gain weight) while marathon running. Since I posted Part I on September 4, I’ve  I [...]

[...] the key to incorporating exercise into your weight-loss program is to do both cardio and strength training. Still, when you’re 100lbs overweight and desperate to lose the weight as soon as [...]

[...] hip hop/rap this year. Not sure why. And on that note, away we go. Best Songs from 2013 for Strength Training Power Trip – J. Cole Swimming Pools – Kendrick Lamar Wicked Games – The [...]

[...] be focused on my favourite songs from this past year for running. I covered my picks for strength training here, so head over and check those out if you haven’t yet There’s way more [...]

[...] that long distance running was not doing my body any favours, and decided to focus more on strength training. As I spent more and more time lifting weights, I came to dread the hour-long sessions on [...]

[...] chance). Once you have your values in place, try and identify how they relate to your weight loss journey, or your thoughts/behaviours about food. For example, think about the last time you [...]

[...] … To make your life as easy as possible in your quest for optimal health or along your weight loss journey, I suggest the following simple approach: Prioritize your goals – and particularly the [...]

[...] is looking to lose weight. My biggest piece of advice – that I DID NOT follow in my weight loss journey but wish I had – is: Pay attention to how things make you and your body FEEL. I know [...]

[...] is 20/20 and I’d have to agree; I’d like to save you some time during your weight loss journey and offer some words of wisdom about the process that just might make the whole thing a [...]

[...] gym. Cyling I’m loving my indoor cycling classes, which I take twice a week at the Goodlife fitness near my work. These aren’t RPM classes – they’re road drills classes, [...]

[...] I make early rises a priority. Give it a try! * This post was written in contribution to the GoodLife Fitness Blogger Ambassador Program*  [...]

[...] On Sunday mornings, I take an indoor cycling class at GoodLife Fitness near my house. Ideally, I prefer to alternate interval workours (like spinning) with weight [...]