Tag Archives: body image

Fitting the wedding dress (it fits just fine)

Posted on July 13, 2016 by G

Back in the weight room today– it feels like it’s been forever. It’s been almost a week, I guess! It was a push day today and my bench press wasn’t feeling better for the break. I failed one rep of … Continue reading →

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How subversive is women’s “bulking up”, really?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by G

Today’s workout was another active recovery session– 30 minutes on the elliptical at a light effort. I’ve been thinking that the heart rate monitor on the elliptical was broken, so I brought in my fancy HRM watch– and nope, it’s … Continue reading →

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Hills and hips

Posted on March 21, 2016 by G

I ran today’s 3 miler on the worst hills I could find, maybe to punish myself for skipping the weekend’s 7 miler. (The weather was gross– I’m not running through 7 miles of rain/freezing rain/snow, sorry not sorry.)  Today’s weather … Continue reading →

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I do like the flower crown idea though.

Posted on February 4, 2016 by G

I think I’m coming down with something– my nose is running, my throat is sore, and I’m super lethargic. But I went to the gym anyway. We’ll see if that was a good idea or not tomorrow… Actually I feel … Continue reading →

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2015 Recap

Posted on January 6, 2016 by G

I hope 2016 is treating you all well so far! Here’s my annual post where I look back over the past year and see my struggles and my progress. First of all, WOW! I ticked a couple things off the … Continue reading →

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My bodycon dress and my belly: A dilemma

Posted on December 11, 2015 by G

No park run today– instead I had to go in early to cram 3 miles in before a morning conference call. Sigh. Maybe Sunday I can go for a run/hike in the nice weather. Anyway, the 3 miles went by … Continue reading →

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Lifting and ice cream…

Posted on December 3, 2015 by G

Welp. Still sore. Most of my soreness is in the stabilizing groinular muscles that get hit hard by squats but not by running in a straight line. So I rationalized another session of lifting by saying, I won’t do squats! … Continue reading →

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Being an active agent of life

Posted on November 20, 2015 by G

Well, on my way to the gym I was ready to take a nap on the treadmill, but about an hour later I’d finished 5 solid miles instead. Hopefully my legs feel as good next Thursday! I’m tired but suffering … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party Amazon

Posted on November 19, 2015 by G

Today’s workout was very short, both because it’s a recovery day and because I have a ton of work to do and a good amount of focus to get it done. One set of upper body lifts (bicep, pec flys, … Continue reading →

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4 Days on the Appalachian Trail

Posted on October 13, 2015 by G

Yesterday noon we finally came down off the mountain after 4 days hiking. We started at Pen-Mar, at the PA/MD border, hiked the entire Maryland section, and crossed over briefly into VA and ended in WV at Harper’s Ferry. 4 … Continue reading →

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