Tag Archives: weight loss

Hot Fitness Trend: Getting R.I.P.P.E.D.

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Have you heard about the new fitness trend, R.I.P.P.E.D.? Think Zumba, meets P90x, meets Tae Bo and good old-fashioned interval training. R.I.P.P.E.D. was created by two California boys in 2008 and it stands for Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ at Chicago’s Half Marathon

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

We did it. Today, Hubby and I ran Chicago’s Rock n’ Roll half marathon. Our feet carried us 13.1 miles or over 230 football fields, or up and down Willis Tower about 16 times or … You get the idea. … Continue reading →

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The Blubber Battle: My Second Missive Against the Bulge is a Bombshell

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Well, I’ve been trying to lose 30 pounds for the past four months. I told myself that after I dropped my first 10, I’d blog about it. If you follow this blog much, you’ll note that I haven’t really written … Continue reading →

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The Blubber Battle: My 30 Days With Jillian Michaels

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

“This is you time baby. Make. The. Most. Of.It.”   -Jillian Michaels. Not too long ago, Jillian Michaels asked me to hang out with her. She said if I gave her quality time for a month, she’d make a difference. Aiiiiight. … Continue reading →

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The Blubber Battle: My First Missive Against The Bulge

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Oh how I’ve dreaded writing this post. But I know I need to because it’ll help me accomplish my goal since talking about it will make me accountable. After all, my word is my bond. It’s time I talk about … Continue reading →

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