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Like a fish in water

January 28, 2011

As I wrote yesterday, I've had the winter blues a little this week. I had a couple of good workouts this week, but this morning I just couldn't make myself get out of bed. I chose the extra sleep. All day, this bugged me. I didn't feel like I've done my absolute best this week. I ...

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The Ugly Doubt Monster

06.12.2010

Today I had my second session with Trainer Rob. I’ve been whining all week that my workouts have been slow going. I think I can shut my mouth now. Rob introduced me to a medium interval training day. Not super hard, but I have to *think* about how fast I can get my heart rate up, …

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Slow but Steady

06.10.2010

Gym day #3 today. #4 for the week will be with Trainer Rob on Saturday morning. I lucked out today and hopped on the treadmill right as Jeopardy was starting. And it was an episode that made me feel smart! So rare! That kept me entertained during my sloooow walk. Seriously slow. Yes, that’s a 2.0 speed …

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…Just Workin’ on My Fitness

06.03.2010
Rob Silver, Heartfit Lexington

Now that you have Fergalicious in your head… Lots of things to blog about today! First, I have to announce a new Get Emmie Skinny sponsor. I am so geeked about this, it’s not even funny. Let’s give a big interwebz clap for Rob Silver of Heartfit Lexington – my new personal trainer! *applause* He’s now …

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Tuesday Ramblings

06.01.2010

Nothing prolific or crazy to say today. No giveaways or epiphanies. I’m exhausted, so all you get tonight is one Rambling Emmie. Let’s talk about this exercise thing. Saturday I did Zumba. Sunday I swam. Monday was off. Today I did Zumba again.  (Note to self: don’t eat right before going. I gave myself 40 minutes, …

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Swimming for Weight Loss

05.30.2010

Check out what I did today! I actually went to the gym AGAIN. After yesterday, I thought I would be mega-sore and tired, but I felt pretty good. What is Memorial Day weekend without a pool, anyway? I’m glad I got in the pool. I know there are others out there who go to the pool …

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This thing called “the gym”

05.29.2010

So… with the Get Emmie Skinny program now underway, I will be doing some vlogging to record and track my weight loss and workout progress. I will continue blogging as usual, just now there will be more videos on the site to explain more about what kind of activities I’m doing, interviews with trainers or …

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