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You Are What You Do
Which begs the question, what the hell have I been doing? Okay, first things first, I promise that a write-up of my experience at the Arthur Murray Winter Showcase will be forthcoming soon but there is...
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It’s My Movie
Well, the truth is I haven’t really wanted to blog about what has been going on for me the past week or so. First off, I’m annoyed with myself for still getting so emotional about things and really...
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Why You No Pick The Phone?
I love the way Ivan says things. It’s just so funny sometimes. For instance, he never says, “Why didn’t you pick up the phone?” but rather, “Why you no pick the phone?” By Holger.Ellgaard (Own work)...
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I’m Deconditioned But Not Decomissioned
So yesterday when I woke up I didn’t know that I’d be working out with my new trainer at the gym because I didn’t know that I was going to hire one. In case you didn’t know, I’ve been hitting it pretty...
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Good Effort
So my Tuesdays and Thursdays now look like this: In the morning I wake up. I feel sore and tired and just plain bad. My allergies are atrocious and I have to clear out all my sinuses. And my asthma is...
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It All Begins And Ends With Fat
I had a really great double lesson with Ivan this morning. This is the difference having a solid goal and time frame in place makes. Because I’ve put the down payment on participating in 80 heats in...
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I’m Eating Like A Freakin’ Hobbit!
The countdown to People’s Choice is inching along. Three weeks from tonight about this time I will be reflecting on my performances in American Rhythm and getting a good night’s rest to face Latin the...
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How Are You Doing, RockStar?
So since I’m on this mission to transform my body and shed a ton of weight and all, I decided that I might expand the blogs I follow to include those that resonate with me about the weight release...
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200th Post: This Is My Place
The lights were off but it was mid morning so sunlight illuminated the wooden floor in thick yellow shafts through blinds. It was warm, but not hot and my task was to bend at the knees, into that...
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You Have A Strong Heart
My niece had a runny nose when we took her to the mall this weekend to Build-a-Bear and I’m convinced she gave me a slight cold. This wouldn’t be a big deal except for the fact that my allergies are...
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If Others Are Allowed To Taste It, Then You Are The Only One Allowed To...
Well, my illustrious adventures in ballroom continue on a trajectory toward my next competition, Desert Classic, in just over a month. After this past competition, however, it was time to assess and...
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Looks Like You’re Buying For A Decent Size Family
Ivan tells me I no longer look like the “Wal-Mart lady.” Or the Michelin man. No, I’ve moved up. I’m now the “Trader Joe’s lady.” “Higher quality food,” he says. “Maybe not Dolce and Gabanna just...
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My Toes Are Numb! People’s Choice Recap
Oh me, oh my. Another competition in the books. And yes, my toes are numb. From dancing 80 heats in heels. Ballroom isn’t all glamour behind the scenes you know….it is sweat and hard work, and...
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I Should Be In Bed Right Now
I really should. I’m exhausted after a big workout with my trainer this morning which blasted my glutes and thighs so much so that they are sore tonight already and I know tomorrow will be a pain-fest,...
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My Body, The Betrayer
The past three mornings, including this one, have been so, so difficult. I am tired of shedding tears over this but they won’t stop and every time I find a place to be calm, a new knife slices me open....
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I’m Baaaaaaaack!
Did you miss me? Well, this will be a short one (for me)! There will probably be more to come after I debrief with Ivan tomorrow morning about Desert Classic and after my husband (finally) manages to...
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Four Ounces Of Potato
I was really proud of myself today. I guestimated the size of potato to chop off that would be four ounces and when I weighed it, it was right on the money! What does this have to do with dance? I...
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It’s Emotional
Sorry no vlog today, ha ha! The truth is that the past few days have been awesome as well as emotional and I’m feeling the need for some writing therapy. I need to just “write it out” today….that or...
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Dear Body
Dear body, What the hell is going on? My heart is broken. I’m a mess and in anguish. I’ve been feeding you cleaner and healthier foods than ever before. I’ve given you supplements, exercise, rest. I’ve...
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