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Ya Get What Ya Aim For!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 24 comments

In order to reach a goal, you have to have a clearly defined goal. You have to know what you want and how to get it . . . or at least a direction to start. This has eluded me in the past. I have adult ADD, so staying focused can be a chore. ... Read more

Thought Transformations
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 30 comments

With the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what transformations are most powerful and long lasting. I believe that transforming your perception is probably the most powerful thing you can do. How you perceiv... Read more

How to Run a Marathon (sorry, super long)
Sunday, November 14, 2010 180 comments

If you are considering running a marathon, training is indeed very important. Having the proper shoes, fuels, and gear is nice. But if you want to run a marathon that you will cherish as a memory forever . . . run it from the heart! Release a... Read more

Marathon Mania!!!!!!!!! Better Known as Taper!
Friday, November 12, 2010 49 comments

Oh, my! It is only 26 hours away! In 26 hours I will be a marathon runner! I don't even know what feelings I want to express here. I am just a jumble of feelings. I have made a concerted effort for the past week to respect the process of ta... Read more

Don't Wait to Start with Weights! (for beginners)
Thursday, November 11, 2010 22 comments

I am a huge fan of weightlifting. There are a couple reasons why I feel that weightlifting is very important for me. 1. Building muscle burns fat faster than doing cardio. 2. Building muscle gives shape and fullness to your figure. You may... Read more

Fierce by February Template
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9 comments

Feel free to copy and paste any or all of this document! This is a tool for you to use. You do not need to be a member of Fabulous Fitness to work on your goals of being the very best you possible every day! ... Read more

Introducing Fabulous Fitness Team
Sunday, November 07, 2010 18 comments

I have been reluctant to start a team in the past because I know how I am. I know I get so focused on a project I loose sight of anything else. This can be a very good trait and I have learned to use it to help me put my health and fitness on ... Read more

Help for the Holidays to be Fierce by February!
Saturday, November 06, 2010 30 comments

Yea, you read that right. I don't plan to maintain during the holidays or any days! I am always progressing, I am a living growing being. Last year at this time there was a 'contest' at work called "Maintain Don't Gain During The Holidays". ... Read more

Taming Your Inner Toddler (Emotional Eating Tantrums)
Friday, November 05, 2010 27 comments

I know, I know, I know . . . I'm just meddling now! Some of you only know me as the Carolyn1213 who has lost over 100 lbs., seemingly drinking some magical potion that transformed me over night. You who weren't here to see the mess of scars an... Read more

I Almost Missed Out
Sunday, October 31, 2010 123 comments

During this journey to health and fitness over the past 17 months, I have made little changes along they way that have lead to huge transformations in my body, mind and spirit. On the one hand I can hardly believe it has been that long. On the... Read more

There, Almost There and Then What?
Thursday, October 28, 2010 37 comments

I know that is a confusing title . . . it kinda reflects how I am feeling these days. There: I am at my goal weight. Actually, I have exceeded anything I thought would be possible when I started this journey in June 2009. I went from w... Read more

Lessons Learned
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 31 comments

Thank you all of my runner friends who have shared your words of wisdom and encouragement throughout this past year!!! Yep, we are coming up on my one year anniversary of when I started the Couch to 5K program!!! I can't say enough good thin... Read more

Half Marathon - Half the Distance, Full Challenge!
Sunday, October 17, 2010 69 comments

I am just busting to tell you ALL about my half marathon! You know how I love to share my running experiences with you! First to the title. This half marathon was MY race! I ran a half marathon in May (my first). It did not go as I had ant... Read more

Running 4 Me!
Saturday, October 16, 2010 30 comments

You would think that I would not be so excited or hyped up by now!!!! I've gotten up and had a Saturday morning long run for a number of months now!!! I told myself months ago to treat every long run like a race day, that way I would be having... Read more

Marathon Training & Half Update
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 29 comments

My half marathon (second one this year) is coming up so quickly, it is only three days away. I have been registered for and looking forward to this half marathon since May when I ran my first half marathon. It's not that I'm 'hooked' on runnin... Read more

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