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June 19, 2017

Whole 30 – Week 1

I have made it a full week on Whole 30. It wasn't that hard. Apparently "tough love" is common in this system, and there's an emphasis on not being that hard. I agree it's really not that hard. I did end up buying the book to see what I had actually got myself into - It's a full explanation of the p[...]

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June 12, 2017

Whole 30 Diet

Today I embark upon the whole 30 diet. I was kind of tricked into it, but I decided it seems like a good idea. Two coworkers behind my desk, discussing something. As one turns to leave, she says, "Courtney! You'll do it, too, right?" and I said, "Sure, I'm in!" And then I had to turn around to my[...]

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Fitness, Horses, Riding Lesson
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December 29, 2016

The Most Painful Lesson

Holy mackerel! A post actually about riding! I don't think I've done one of these in months! Because I haven't ridden in months! Yes, what I said in the previous sentence is true. I haven't ridden since I started my new job, because I don't have lights at home, and it's dark all the time. On the[...]

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Fitness, Virginia
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November 7, 2016

Hiking in the Shenandoah

Before we go back in time, this weekend, I managed to have my car break down in DC. Ever the gracious wife, I agreed to a quick trip to DC to reset some computer equipment. I offered to just circle the block, but Dave insisted we just park. So I park, but then when I realized I parked illegally, I t[...]

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August 25, 2016

Baked Garlic Asparagus

There's no hidden meaning here, this is a post about Baked Garlic Asparagus. Sometimes I become obsessed with something, and then I have to share it with the whole world. In this case, it is Baked Garlic Asparagus. If you don't like asparagus, or don't like cooking it, or are morally opposed to aspa[...]

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May 25, 2016

Reasons Equestrians Workout

After an extensive study, I have concluded the following: Inconclusive if barn chores count as working out. Heard frequent comments that it should be counted, with the proof that one usually needs a shower afterward. Further studies to follow.[...]

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Fitness, Horse Fitness, Horses, Say Sarah Sandy: "Berry"
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March 9, 2016

The Hill Work

This warm weather has been incredible, and inspired me to make the beautiful image above of trotting through a glorious meadow (just squint and use your imagination). Finally, I can emerge from my hovel, and get back to riding. Except that my poor Berry, who has been mostly idle for the duration of[...]

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February 17, 2016

Workout Wednesday – Motivation in 5K Form

I love 5ks, specifically the ones with obstacles. Non-obstacled ones just kind of drag on. In order to motivate me to spend some more time running, I've come up with some 5k's I could do. All have generous enough lead time that it is reasonable to assume I'd be able to train enough to run the entire[...]

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Fitness
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February 8, 2016

Establishing the Workout Routine

I have now been going to the gym 6 days a week for the past two weeks. There have been some moments I didn't want to go, but it is feeling nicely incorporated into my daily routine now. A few times I made Dave take some pictures of me, which I assembled into this collage! I forced myself to ma[...]

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January 30, 2016

Workout Motivation in Dress Form

I'm a big fan of fancy dresses. I should probably stop buying more, but Rent-the-Runway was having a clearance sale, and I instantly wanted everything. But I'm not a crazy person, so I didn't buy everything, but I did buy a few! There was only one problem - the smallest size available of eac[...]

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