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I am the fat kid in Georgia

January 4, 2012

I tend to not be a controversial person. I stay pretty neutral on a lot of topics because I like to be well-versed in both sides before forming an opinion. That being said, the controversy this week regarding the Strong4Life campaign running in Georgia has really affected me. Billed as an anti-obesity campaign for children, the ...

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Three Words: 2012

01.01.2012

Last year, I didn’t make a new years resolution. Due to having years of failed resolutions behind me, I don’t like making them because they are generally too specific, or too easy to throw out the window when something goes awry. The part that I do like about the new year is the renewed sense …

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Broken

11.29.2011

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional, smarty pants, or anyone you should listen to for advice about your health. I am just sharing my experiences and chronicling my journey.  As most of you know, I’ve had trouble with my weight loss since finishing the half marathon in April. Exercise and food were good, yet nothing on the scale …

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Do the Work

11.16.2011

A couple of days ago, blogger/speaker/kickass motivator Danielle LaPorte shared a story that really summed up where my mind is right now. Go read it. Now. I’ll wait. Isn’t that amazing? (You DID read it, right?!) With weight loss, health, careers, parenthood, whatever – this rings true: you have to do the work to get to your …

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Video: Workout 8.29.11

08.29.2011

Happy happy happy! Orthopedist gave me the all-clear to get rid of the boot, so no more clunking around for me! Woot! Today is a new day 1. As I mentioned last night, I have just been in a funk, somewhere stuck in-between full on motivation and oh-my-gosh-I-can’t-do-this. It’s okay to inhabit the in-between space for …

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Walk From Obesity

08.24.2011

EDIT: 9/16/11 – This event is come up so quickly! PLEASE leave a comment here or email me at emmie (at) skinnyemmie (dot) com if you want to join me. I am putting together a dinner for Friday 10/1, and would love to nosh and chat with anyone in the area. If you want to …

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Going Public

08.09.2011

If you’re local to Lexington, pick up the Lexington Herald-Leader today (8.9.11) and read the story about my weight loss (or see the link below). Considering I share my journey with the entire world on the internet, something is a little anxiety-producing by having it in the newspaper and on the newspaper website. While my …

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What I Wish More People Knew About Me

08.02.2011

One of my favorite bloggers that I read for business/professional development is Amber Naslund. About a month ago, she wrote a post titled “What I Wish More People Knew About Me.” As transparent as many bloggers are, there are often things that people don’t see or don’t know, and this is a chance to share …

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A Call to Arms

07.14.2011

Recently, my city was named “most sedentary” by Men’s Health Magazine. Me, being the reformed sedentary soul myself, took offense and popped off to support my city in this post. Tuesday, I was invited to attend a press conference about Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon (the half-marathon that I did back in April). At the presser, …

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I’m a Fighter

07.11.2011

A while back, I asked if anyone had questions for me. I was searching for something to write about as I’m suffering from a bout of writers block and immediately wanted to respond to this question: Jennifer asked: I have been reading your blog about a month now and have felt very inspired. My journey is very …

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