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Scheduling in exercise
I'm not a morning person. I'm also not a night owl. I grew up figuring I am supposed to be one or the other. Once I'm up and ready for...
ChattyCarole
Aug 16, 20203 min read
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The big test: off-plan for one meal. Can I do it without binging?
Friday, July 31st was my son’s 15th birthday. And with birthdays, always comes food and cake. My goal was to get to 192 by his birthday....
ChattyCarole
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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These keto cookies are killing me!
Warm cinnamon cookies with cream cheese frosting… Oh yeah, these babies are GOOD!! From my basic knowledge of Keto, it’s not unlike the...
ChattyCarole
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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The Joy of Riding My Bike
I’ve read in a few different places that none of us need to “find” ourselves; our true selves have always been inside of us and we just...
ChattyCarole
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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Day 19
I hope everyone is holding up okay, keeping safe, healthy and sane during this surreal time of the COVID-19 virus! I won’t lie…. I have...
ChattyCarole
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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The first days are the worst!
I won't lie - this detox phase is the WORST! I started Step 1 (no carbs, no sugar, no dairy) 10 days ago. As expected (since I've done...
ChattyCarole
Apr 13, 20202 min read
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Dear Yoga Pants,
First off, I need to apologize. I have truly taken you for granted. You quietly and selflessly covered my tummy, booty and legs. And...
ChattyCarole
Apr 5, 20202 min read
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Oops, I did it again....
Intermittent fasting is not going so well and it's all my fault. First, let's roll waaaay back to about 8 years ago when I tried Weight...
ChattyCarole
Mar 31, 20202 min read
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Here's my experience with Intermittent Fasting so far...
I'm sure you have heard about intermittent fasting. There are many ways to do it, but I picked the 16:8 method: fasting for 16 hours per...
ChattyCarole
Mar 26, 20203 min read
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Shit Myself Thin
About 2 weeks ago, I have a particularly frustrating day – feeling so down and discouraged about my size and weight. UGH!! That’s it! I...
ChattyCarole
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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Stepping out of my comfort zone
I got away from exercise for a while during a new job and then a house renovation. The tightening coil of anxiety and stress in my...
ChattyCarole
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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Runner Girl
Exercise. It’s touted as one of the best anti-depressants. And I can attest to that. All it takes is one workout, and I feel soo much...
ChattyCarole
Mar 23, 20203 min read
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My battle with carbs
I say battle, not war, because I feel like wars end, and battles continue. So it’s ongoing, but I’m trying to learn how to manage it. I...
ChattyCarole
Mar 23, 20203 min read
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