In 2005, I was a robust 25-year-old living in Chicago and working as a project assistant for an architectural and engineering firm. In the fall of 2005, I started to lose weight. This was a good thing, I figured. I worked out a lot. I ate right. It’s just that losing weight got… easier. It […]
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So, after my mega-crazy writing spree on RAPTURE, where I found myself sitting for 14, 16, and even one memorable 20-hour-stretch just… sitting, I decided it was time to finally give in and put together a treadmill desk. Depression and anxiety runs in my family, but I’ve found that if I can be consistently active,
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When I rant about biases and stereotypes and authors’ blindspots, I get the impression that some people think I’m some perfect person without any biases. I’ve talked a lot about my awareness of my own misogyny and racism, but there’s other stuff that creeps up on you too, sometimes when you least expect it. Bias
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Some folks might know that I’m a Jillian Michaels fan. I mean, how can you not love somebody who kicks people’s asses all day, screams at them to suck it up, and then provides a thoughtful psych evaluation on them after she’s beaten them raw? I was working out six or seven weeks ago and
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I made it a point to work in some pilates and a nice long walk with my niece while I was back in the PNW. This wasn’t tough, as the weather was great. I ended up eating a piece of French bread too many while at home, and the numbers during my first day or
Stepped on the scale today for the first time in, what, six months? When I was living at my old apt, I was very good at weighing myself once a month and making adjustments accordingly. It kept my weight steady and my clothes fitting and all was well. Now that my house is so damn
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Only had two regular workout days last week instead of four. Annoying. On the other hand, it was a short and busy week. When J. and I stopped at Wendy’s at 1 am for a “snack” on the way home from our fireworks party on Saturday and I ordered a baconater, I turned to him
Today is hotter than hell. I plan to spend the rest of the evening reading in the bedroom where the box air conditioner resides. I should prob’ly start tracking my wordcount here too. Need to get back on the writing bandwagon. Hot hot hot! 15 min free weights this morning10 min bike ride to work10
Again, pardon the lists while I get back on track: Hot rides: Today was an “off” day for me, fitness-wise 15 min free weights this morning10 min bike ride to work10 min bike ride home40 min Wii Fit Hot eats: Breakfast: Egg mixed with spinach, tomato, & cheeseSnack: 2 tbs peanut butter mixed with 1/4
I may start keeping a little activity log here to help track my fitness/insulin/food levels. It may help me stay accountable. Hot rides: 15 min free weights this morning10 min bike ride to work40 min speed walking (“free” day with the trainers today)10 min bike ride home20 min on elliptical machine30 min Wii Fit Hot