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A journey of purpose. One gal's search for a balanced life .

Don’t go bacon my heart

I rediscovered bacon today. I have not added this bit of heaven into my food in awhile, mostly because I am in the habit of purchasing chicken breast and/or fish … Continue reading

October 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Sunday Funday!

Shopping with a friend & trying new recipes make for a fun, albeit low-key Sunday. I’ve been so busy as of late that this weekend needed to be dedicated to … Continue reading

October 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Back at it!

I’ve been offline for a couple of weeks. And off-track. Lots of stuff going on with school & my rotation, and I sustained a few injuries in a row at … Continue reading

September 13, 2013 · 1 Comment

Kettlebells & Front squats

I found my Crossfit stuff yesterday. Workout tracking book, wristwraps, grips. Along with the fact that the tendinitis is abating, this means more CF WODs will be a happening! Today … Continue reading

August 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Progress: Month 1

Inches lost = 9.5 (Waist 3 in, Thighs 1.5 off each, Hips 1 in, Chest 1.5 in, Arms 0.5 off each) Weight lost = 5.2 lbs Been at this for … Continue reading

August 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Survived my “first” Bikram class

90 min in a 105° room. 24 hatha asanas. 2 towels. Lots of sweat. So many people have told me about Bikram yoga in Manayunk & I have to agree. … Continue reading

August 17, 2013 · 2 Comments

Getting my head back in the game

I am re-commiting myself to my goal of being healthier. There have been some personal issues that de-railed me for nearly a week, but I’m getting back to it now. … Continue reading

August 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

End of week 4.

It was a good week at work, but I felt a little disconnected from my health goals. I had a lot of school work (I finished my last public health … Continue reading

August 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

End of week 3: Rest days are necessary

This past week was very busy. Started my new clinical rotation (Family Medicine), and the pace is quick with long hours. Given that I began the week dehydrated & worn … Continue reading

August 4, 2013 · 4 Comments

I love WOD

Finding this section of the gym has made me so happy. I kind of went overboard tonight. My shoulders are already sore, the delayed onset muscle aches are gonna be … Continue reading

August 1, 2013 · Leave a comment