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Determination Despite it All

Posted by kristen

I first want to apologize. I feel like I have neglected the blog for some time. It seems like things just are so crazy. I keep thinking that any day we are going to get our “normal, somewhat-calm, not-so-much-drama” life back. I was telling my brother earlier this week that it seems like the last [...]

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My Longest Run

Posted by kristen

To be honest, this morning, I didn’t want to run. I wanted to stay in my PJ’s all day. It is cold and dreary. But I did it. I put on my running shoes. My goal was three miles. I hadn’t run or even worked out since Wednesday so my body was well rested. I [...]

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It’s all about Mentality

Posted by kristen

I have shared this with several people and wanted to pass it on. People ask me what made “this time” different. I had tried to lose the weight so many times in the past. I was sick and tired of being fat many times. But I was never successful to lose the weight. I wasn’t [...]

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Day Five: Some Temptations

Posted by kristen

I survived day five. It was challenge. I ate a little more than I was hoping. But my grandparents had invited us to their house for dinner. My Grandma is an awesome cook. Everything I know about cooking, I have learned from my Grandma & my Mom. My Grandma has always lived [...]

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Doing Better

Posted by kristen

I have done so much better yesterday & today. Maybe you could say that my focus is dialed in. I have my determination back. Maybe it is the glorious sunshine. All of this is ironic because it has been crazy around our house. As you know by now, I am a huge [...]

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Repeat of Hope vs. Determination

Posted by kristen

In the beginning of January, I posted a blog entry about a lightbulb moment that I had. I decided that since I mention this to so many people when they email me, that I would repost this blog entry again. I made a little addition today.
Are you determined or just hoping to [...]

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***Challenge***

Posted by kristen

Good morning. I am excited to announce my challenge that I am throwing out. I am so excited about it that I personally started yesterday even though I won’t count it. 
Date Challenge Runs: February 1st through February 28th
Deadline to Report Stats to me: March 5th   (You will need to email me [...]

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Crazy Weekend

Posted by kristen

Yesterday and today have just been so busy. A few things I can’t talk about yet but I will be posting information soon. I am going to post a challenge for everyone for the entire month of February. There is going to be a prize. So watch for more information and find [...]

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