Losing weight, one mile at a time
(I thought this title was appropriate given the 55 mph gusts we're experiencing here in New Jersey this morning). Thanks to my efforts to acknowledge (and face) my fears, I've finally started making some changes that -- believe it or not -- may … [Continue reading]
In the last couple of weeks, I've started to realize just how much fear has been holding me back. In my weight loss, in my career, in my relationships...in my life in general. Last night I earned my orange belt in Muy Thai kickboxing. For two weeks … [Continue reading]
Is there anything more infuriating than stepping on the scale after what you thought was a perfect week on your diet and exercise plan...only to see the number move in the wrong direction? On the other hand, how do you react when you end up dining … [Continue reading]
We're less than three weeks into the new year. Raise your hand if you're already struggling to stick to your resolutions, and find yourself slipping back into some old habits. (Me me me)! The good news? I've already started accomplishing at least … [Continue reading]
#1. To blog more. Okay, so beyond my genuine promises to spend more time writing on this blog (and to update that two-year-old banner photo of myself once and for all), I've assembled a list of ambitious -- yet, I think, still realistic -- health … [Continue reading]
Over the weekend, I took the first of three trial classes of Muay Thai kickboxing at a local karate studio. I've been looking for ways to shake things up for quite some time -- not only in an effort to get the scale to budge, but also to ensure that … [Continue reading]
As we get closer and closer to Halloween, I find myself growing more and more afraid of something that has nothing to do with zombies, witches, or things that go bump in the night. I'm afraid of the holidays. Truth be told, this is my absolute … [Continue reading]
Tonight I experienced what could be my most significant NSV - that's "non scale victory" for you non-Weight Watchers message board members - since starting my weight loss journey back in November of 2007. I laced up my sneakers, walked back to my … [Continue reading]
Let me tell you all about a little habit I've developed as of late. It's something I like to call hiding from the scale. Allow me to give you a few examples of the many sound excuses I've given myself to justify my behavior over the past 2-3 … [Continue reading]
I'm back from a too-long blog hiatus, and a two-week trip to Orlando in celebration of my 25th birthday. While hanging out with Mickey and the gang, I regret to report that I made some not-so-healthy choices...from the seemingly endless birthday … [Continue reading]
I'm Jen, thanks for checking out my blog! After a lifetime of struggling with my weight, I managed to lose 90 pounds in 2007... and, for the first time in my life, actually kept them off. In my efforts to lose "the final 40," I became a runner and martial artist (Taekwondo and Muay Thai). A NJ-based freelance journalist, when I'm not writing about the latest health and fitness trends, I'm actually living them! Visit my website at www.jenniferlnelson.com
