tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88463988208448247512024-03-12T19:21:26.373-04:00grit, guts and gumptiondiva moxie \ˈdē-və ˈmäk-sē\ - an itty-bitty diva taking on the big world.Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-65942554609204649602011-11-21T16:30:00.000-05:002011-11-21T16:30:07.860-05:00One of my favorite purchases from <a href="http://shirt.woot.com/" target="_blank">Shirt.Woot</a>. <br />
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A diet deviation <i>should</i> be no different. If we eat something unplanned or perhaps a bit too much of something, all we need to do is pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off and get right back to it. Just like dropping an egg. When I drop <b>one</b> egg, I don't decide that since one is broken I might as well drop the rest of the <b>dozen</b>. Why is it that we tend to think that just because one meal got off track that the rest of the day is a lost cause? <br />
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Remember, we're always just one meal away from being on plan. So clean up that egg, crack another and keep on cookin'!</div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-29588681619434732222011-09-20T17:02:00.002-04:002011-09-20T17:02:54.309-04:00Brick by Brick<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"></span><br />
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</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p>So, what are we changing this week? I'm going to limit the times my hand dips into the pretzel cannister....</o:p></div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-64068836184450146232011-09-14T13:56:00.000-04:002011-09-14T13:59:36.199-04:00Stranger than Fiction<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41242132/ns/business-consumer_news/">Law firm to Taco Bell: That's not beef</a>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-37997207908652851502011-01-21T14:51:00.000-05:002011-01-21T14:51:21.124-05:00Gym Etiquette, via Slate.comvia <a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2281368/">Slate.com</a><br />
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Just a little something to keep in mind as we finish out the work week and enter into the weekend.<br />
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Small change. Big value.Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-2162586478773992942011-01-13T10:07:00.001-05:002011-01-13T10:07:53.192-05:00I pick things Up and put them DownA little repetitive, but still amusing :)<br />
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I think I'm in love.Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-37782239343489658872010-12-23T10:28:00.000-05:002010-12-23T10:28:13.856-05:00Someone Else's Plate<a href="http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2037749_2219823,00.html">A Worldwide Day's Worth of Food</a> via TIME<br />
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Incredibly interesting and thought provoking.<br />
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It also made me hungry.<br />
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You can find more information about the book in it's entirety <a href="http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,2037749_2219823,00.html">here</a>.Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-52996678429791127042010-12-21T10:38:00.000-05:002010-12-21T10:38:15.563-05:00Face lift, Schmase-lift!I'm not sure if this is a case of Captain Obvious or not, but check out the results of a new study coming out of Israel:<br />
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<a href="http://www.israelnews.net/story/714568">Endurance exercises can make you look younger!</a><br />
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I wonder what the human distance equivalent (in terms of relative stride length) to the rats' 20 minute treadmill runs would be.....Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-83837905807250996632010-12-20T23:52:00.001-05:002010-12-20T23:52:00.791-05:00Singledom - the ultimate fitness accessory!See, it really IS my husband's fault!<br />
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<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40719929/ns/health-fitness/">Marriage may be bad for your physical fitness</a><br />
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...if it's on the internet, if must be true :)Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-57740785929348878382010-12-17T08:00:00.000-05:002010-12-17T08:00:11.515-05:00Tool Time!For all you DIY mavens out there, here's a handy list to guide you in your gym gear construction!<br />
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<a href="http://www.rosstraining.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=157">Homemade Equipment Lists</a> via <a href="http://www.rosstraining.com/">Ross Training</a><br />
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Get busy!Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-47597325053811494992010-12-10T08:00:00.003-05:002010-12-10T08:00:07.639-05:00Naughty or Nice?<div style="text-align: justify;">If you've got a runner, walker or cyclist on your Christmas gift list (or if you're looking for a really belated Hanukkah present), you really can't beat the <a href="http://enews.roadid.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=13312&id=e9nxsgzi9a3788o43qe3c34tgmd3f&id2=bmnolhg7ui3bs2le5oadb4r8npeak&subscriber_id=asgqunshwilqvuvwyqtjpbxonlnkbao&messageversion_id=bizluwzkpdhlgybiyaitjgdvlskgbga&delivery_id=agmtujnwnvwxtvxvghpmezsubavlbna&tid=3.NAA.BOPW3g.CAkn.JAje..L00p.s.Kq0.s.ARKl.n.TP_qyA.TQAMFA.cGc3GA">Road ID</a> . And right now they're offering 10% off orders placed before the 25th, so get on it! Not to be morbid, but god forbid anything should happen to any of us while we're out and about running, wouldn't it be good to be wearing something with all our emergency contact information?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Plus, they come in all sorts of purdy colors!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">*disclaimer* I am not affiliated with Road ID in any form, nor will I receive any compensation for this blog post.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><blockquote style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.pctrailruns.blogspot.com/">Potato Creek Trail runs</a> will be an event for all skill levels and age groups.<span> </span>The course will have varying distances that will cater not only to the hardened ultra runner but also to the first timers who are new to the sport.<span> </span>Theses races will not only serve to expose athletes to the joys and excitement of trail running but will also expose<span> </span>an entire new, and diverse group of people to the natural beauty that exists at Potato Creek.<span> </span>The intent is to slowly and carefully grow the race each year; making certain the athlete has a quality experience<span> </span>regardless of number of entrants. Events include a 13.1 Mile Mini Marathon, 26.2 Full Marathon, and 60K Ultra Marathon. </blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></span></span><br />
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</div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-54826851387841726302010-12-08T08:00:00.000-05:002010-12-08T08:00:17.050-05:00Whatever Shall I Wear?<a href="http://julieberg.blogspot.com/2010/12/winter-running-tips.html">Winter Running Tips</a> via <a href="http://julieberg.blogspot.com/">Julie Berg: Run On</a>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-72774460375006661692010-12-06T20:35:00.002-05:002010-12-06T20:35:50.517-05:00The Emperor's New ClothesReebok Easy Tone....clothing.<br />
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Sigh.Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-9675179533657927692010-12-02T08:00:00.011-05:002010-12-08T10:47:29.093-05:00S510<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Rumor has it that the bill may effectively be dead in the water currently; the senators added new taxes to the bill, an action that must be initiated in the House of Representatives. So, the debate currently raging across the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">internet</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"> may in fact be a moot point right now.</span></span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Pro</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-size: 24.1667px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -1px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_353769740"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Three Reasons Your Food is Now Safer</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2010/12/01/three-reasons-your-food-is-now-safer/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></a></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">via Fooducate</span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-size: 24.1667px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -1px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div></div></div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Because every run is an opportunity to learn something. </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;">Whether it be something about yourself (mind and body) or the environment you're running through, each time you lace up your sneakers (or wiggle your toes into your wonky Vibram FiveFingers) and hit the road you open yourself up to a world of possibilities. Count your blessings, not the miles.</div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-1931953726550410602010-11-26T08:00:00.001-05:002010-11-26T08:00:06.285-05:00Move Over, Elastic!You can't make this sh*t up:<br />
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<a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40273869/ns/today-foodwine/">Gluttony Pants</a><br />
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I wonder if they come in Petite...Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-13114566985672493482010-11-24T15:28:00.000-05:002010-11-24T15:28:18.124-05:00Chew On ThisWiser words were never written:<br />
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<a href="http://scottabel.blogspot.com/2010/11/here-we-go-again-same-old-industry.html">Here We Go Again - Same Old Industry Dogma, Same Old Terrible Mistake: Happy Holidays! Really?</a><br />
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It's a long read, but well worth it. Go over to Scott's blog, read his post and feel free to chime in on the comments over there!Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-32220770376076187932010-11-22T10:51:00.002-05:002010-11-23T11:08:50.888-05:00Gobble, Gobble<div style="text-align: justify;">First order of business - an apology for the lack of new posts lately. Not that it's an excuse, but I have been <i>very</i> busy learning all sorts of new and exciting things! The most important thing that I've learned thus far is just how much I <i>don't </i>know. Yet :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Second order of business - can somebody please tell me how it can be Thanksgiving <i>already</i>?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My eyes are on the forecast for Thursday...I'd really like to run the 5M Turkey Trot this year (I missed it last year) but I have to confess that I don't care to run it in the rain. Yes, I'm getting wussy in my old age. I admit it. There is also the matter of that ornery alarm clock....particularly if DH and I head out Wednesday night for amateur hour (also known as the biggest bar night of the year). So, plenty to deliberate...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Perhaps the most important item up for consideration this week is dessert. Thanksgiving dessert. My contribution to the celebration, to be precise. I don't like to do anything half-assed, so if I'm making dessert then it's got to be GOOD. Because I will most assuredly be eating it. Gotta make it worth my while :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Any suggestions?</div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-78417000084039113632010-11-01T10:50:00.000-04:002010-11-01T10:50:29.425-04:00Sweet Soapbox<div style="text-align: justify;">OK kids, fess up! I want to hear about your Halloween, the annual celebration of sugar :) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the past, I've purchased little baggies of pretzels to hand out, figuring that what was leftover would be less destructive than those delectable chocolate treats. This year, however, I opted to go for the good stuff! One bag of assorted Reese's candies (Cups, Pieces, Sticks and Fast Breaks) and then a bag of the tiny mini sized Snickers, Milky Ways, Twix and 3 Muskateers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, normally we don't get a whole lot of kids coming to our door, so I assumed that we'd retain the bulk of the candies (to be doled out over the course of the next few months). To my surprise, we wound up giving away most of it! By the end of the evening, we were carefully choosing what we'd part with, and what we simply <i>had</i> to hold on to :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chances are that DH will soon finish it off before I reach for the chocolate again. He's good like that ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But I had a piece or two last night, and I'm perfectly content with those few nibbles. Because what's Halloween without a little sugar rush?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And on that note - what's up with all the people trying to kill that sugar buzz? I'm all for health and wellness, but there are some things you just don't mess with! Chocolate at Halloween, Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving and <i>anything </i>barbecued or smoked at a summer outdoor gathering. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lighten up, people. Let your kids collect massive bags of glorious candy. Let them enjoy one evening of gluttony and then put the candies away in the closet and enjoy them, in normal human moderation, for a few more weeks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just remember to brush your teeth :)</div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846398820844824751.post-61531863816234307092010-10-29T11:36:00.000-04:002010-10-29T11:36:26.160-04:00<div style="text-align: justify;">Never fear! I'm alive and well and living in theatrical purgatory...land of baked goods in the green room (actor's lounge), trail mix in the dressing room and ginger ale masquerading as champagne on stage. A well fed actor is a happy actor :)</div>Stacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498060491724666587noreply@blogger.com0