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I am not perfect. Say what?!?! I know.  True story. And I’m faaaaaar from perfect.   But I do have perfectionist tendencies. Which can be both a good and bad thing. I realize that it all has to do with the motivation and energy behind why I am trying to be “perfect.” Is it to […]

I wake up at 5:00 am every morning. Well, every weekday morning. But trainers at the gym will be the first to tell you that they don’t see me stroll in until around 6:15 am or so. That’s because I have a morning routine. A what? A morning routine. Or ritual, one might say. In […]

Did you know that the average human body is made up of 50-75% water? The human brain is comprised of 75% water. So the benefits of drinking water are pretty awesome sauce. Like, it… Increases energy.  Flushes out toxins. Promotes weight loss. (YEY!) Improves skin complexion. Boosts the immune system. Is a natural headache remedy.  […]

Just do it. Nike got it right. Sometimes we have to do things we don’t want to or don’t really feel like doing. Like waking up early and going to the gym after little sleep. Or walking the dog in the pouring rain. Or waiting in a long line at the DMV. Or in that […]

I have been getting into a little “Pete the Cat” recently.  You know, because I’m an elementary school music teacher. LOL. In particular, “I Love My White Shoes”. You gotta check out this video: Pete the Cat goes walking down the street, wearing his brand new white shoes. Along the way, he manages to step […]

I saw Thanksgiving stuff in the stores the other day. Because it’s just around the corner. Isn’t it? Ha! Speaking of which, did you know that it can take up to 72 hours to digest your holiday dinner?!?! Or a really really big meal? That just seems crazy to me! Your digestive system works super […]

Breakdowns. Plate Stripping. Down the Rack. Running the Rack. Up the Stack Triple Drops. Mic Drop. (kidding!) Drop it like it’s…what? These are all different names for drop sets. One of my favorite variations of exercise.  What is a a drop set, you ask? According to Muscle & Fitness, “Drop sets are essentially a technique where […]

Weekends always require good foods and good company.  So we did just that. We carbed up last night at my cousin/bridesmaid’s home with some pizza on the grill (YUM!) and wine. And whiskey. And good times. And 9 hours of sleep. It was glorious.   l love holiday weekends.  As we made plans to look at […]

Sometimes we all make rookie mistakes. Even when we know exactly what to do. And have been doing it for years.  Like not eating before a workout. A late morning workout at that.  And not having really eaten since 3pm the previous day.  Which mainly entailed wine and cheese. And grapes. And more wine. And […]

D.O.M.S. Department of Management Studies? No?  Wait, I got it. Department of Military Support? Wrong again.  Digital Objects Management System? Oh, I know, I know!!!! Devil on My Shoulder!!! No? Seriously?!?! UGH. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Ahhhhhhh… Yes, I am all too familiar with that.  According to Wikipedia (because that’s the first place we all […]