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First post of 2011!

This is the first chance I’ve had to blog since the new year. This is the busiest time of year for me since people come back from an eleven month eating binge. I’ll have more to post starting tomorrow. The photo to the left is the new addition to our home. Meet Wookie! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace Share with Stumblers

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Opposing Forces (part 1) – The Black Widow

Opposing forces are goals that are in conflict with each other. Goal: I want to start saving more money Conflict: There’s a sale on Miu Miu handbags! Goal: I want to de-clutter my house Conflict: I’m too exhausted after work to even do the dishes. How am going to de-clutter? Goal: I want to get trim and healthy in 2011 Conflict: I have a lunch meeting at STK in Beverly Hills. They’re...

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Yell at me, scream at me, motivate me! (part 1)

A friend turned client recently asked me if I was going to scream at him a la the Biggest Loser. We both laughed but he really wanted to be motivated to get to the last struggling repetitions. He’s a big fan of the hit NBC TV show and bootcamps. I asked him, “well who’s gonna yell at you when you’re standing in front of your refrigerator, or when you’re at a restaurant, or...

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Your friends might want you fat

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and as an annual tradition, we went to two dinners. I only had one meal. At the first dinner, I noticed two ladies that came in together. Woman #1 was 5’6″ &  quite overweight (I’ll call her Nell). Woman #2 was 5’5″ & ~ 125 lbs (I’ll call her Liz). As soon as I saw them, I knew I’d be observing them all night. I’m always...