Motivation

Love Your Heart Run + Crank Your Heart Ride

by Mary on February 18, 2012 · 15 comments

Hello! How’s your day coming along? Mine started bright and early with the Love Your Heart Run/Crank Your Heart Ride, a 10K topped off with a winding 22 mile bike ride through our local state park. The participants were given the choice of running (1 mi or 6 mi), riding (11 mi or 22 mi), [...]

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New Rules of Lifting: Stage 1

by Mary on February 17, 2012 · 6 comments

This is much overdo, but being as I’m almost clear through New Rules of Lifting Stage 3 already, I wanted to give my thoughts on Stage 1. First of all, the beginning chapters leading up to the actual workouts were captivating to say the least. The authors, Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe M.S., and Alwyn Cosgrove, [...]

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The power of breath.

by Mary on January 25, 2012 · 4 comments

A much needed note.  It’s been a busy week and I’m sure most of you can relate.  We may feel like we’re running on empty with more to go…but it’s okay.  Just breathe.  Breathe deep! Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. Much better. Sorry so short, but the rest of this busy day lies ahead.  Then tonight, I’ll [...]

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Average vs. Runway: A side-by-side comparison.

by Mary on January 23, 2012 · 15 comments

A friend recently shared this article to her Facebook family and I wanted to pass it along.  It really helps put things into perspective. Ten years ago, plus sized models averaged between size 12 and 18.  Today the need for diversity within the plus-size modeling industry continues to be question.  The majority of plus-sized models [...]

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Motivational Monday

by Mary on January 16, 2012 · 16 comments

Hello and Happy Martin Luther King Day for all those celebrating! Yesterday threw me for a bit of a loop.  What started as a simple day ended with me completely frazzled. The plan was simple- teach yoga and lift weights afterward.  The yoga class was scheduled to be shorter than usual so it seemed to [...]

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