Middle-aged women: losing weight tutorial
Weight loss articles usually don’t make me convulse in laughter, but I ran across one today that did. Cut to the chase, I’d rather die grossly obese with blood pressure in the low 200s than try to...
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I’m being yelled at by an avatar
Yes, that’s right. Four times a week at about 7-ish a.m., Nikki the Avatar (whom I refer to as Nikki the Bitch) yells at me. Apparently, it is not enough to have crabby shouty business people segue in...
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It’s the little things…
Temps reached the mid-40s today in Chicago and it was sunny. You woulda thought somebody won the Power Ball. Jog cam We Midwesterners are hardy stock. And we Chicagoans know one two things for...
View ArticlePulp Fiction day at the gym
As part of my weekly exercise program designed to keep my ass fat to a level that does not require a belt extender when flying, I work out once week with a personal trainer. Said workout takes place...
View ArticleHealth club true confessions #1
I belong to a fantastic health club. Been a member for the past 18 years. You name it, they got it. Four floors, one huge city block square. The place is a veritable altar of fitness. Classes,...
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Weekend themes: chocolate, running, fabric
Earlier today, I saw a frightening number on the scale. Blame it on a detour to Kilwin’s Fudge in Chicago’s Old Town Friday night. (Really blame it on my friend Maria who spotted the new store as we...
View ArticleSpinning out of control
I know it’s a little lame, but that’s what just popped into my head regarding my experience at spinning class earlier in the day. Who knew that I would actually look forward to my biweekly visits to...
View ArticleWhy my ears almost left my head today
I normally go to spin class on Tuesdays and Fridays during lunch, but I thought it would a good idea to start the new year right by going today. I checked my health club’s schedule and saw that there...
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The only thing missing were the grapes
After a full day face planted in front of the computer, I thought it would be a good idea if I got my ass up and went to the gym. Normally I like to get rid of some stress by doing a spin class but...
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