Category Archives: Health Issues
10 Miles of Grey
Timing is everything. And in the end, it’s nothing. In this case, timing was perfect when yesterday, a friend read my last blog post on my ambivalence (the absolute Blacks and Whites, and the nebulous Greys) with my upcoming races, … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Meditation, Mindfulness, Running
Tagged form, pace, race, running
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I’m Not an Addict (Maybe That’s a Lie)
Hi, I’m S….and I’m a runner. There. I said it. I’ve come to realize running is a bona fide addiction for me. I realized this on my run this morning. I planned on a short 3 or 4 mile run … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Running
Tagged addicted to running, addiction, half marathon, races, running
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The Weight of the World
Happy anniversary to me! One year. It’s been a year since I’ve stepped on a scale. It’s been 365 days of not being chained to numbers. It’s been 365 days of not defining my self, my worth, my character, my … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues
Tagged body image, numbers on a scale, scale, sense of self, weighing yourself, weight
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To Love the Skin You’re In
I’m always amazed at how my life has turned out. At different stages of my life, I have looked around and gone, “Huh. Who’da thunk?” I’ve never been a planner–I’ve never had a 5-year plan, or long-term goals. It’s just … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged body image, goals, love, pretty, self image, sense of self, skinny, worthiness
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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Shame. You know I’m a big fan of Shame–dissecting it and putting it down, not being mired in it. I’ve talked a lot about this. You know I’m a huge cheerleader for feeling Enough and being Kind to myself. Much … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues
Tagged beauty, body image, body shame, flaws, perception, shame
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Little Miss Stubborn
Holy shit, I’m a slow learner (NOT stubborn!). Shocker, I know. I went to see an acupuncturist today for my lower back pain and my historically horrible knees. I used to see a crazy acupuncturist who swore she could heal … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Meditation, Mindfulness, Running
Tagged acupuncture, back pain, balance, loving kindness, pinched nerve, running, stubborn
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Be Still
I haven’t blogged much lately. This is where you tell me “I KNOW! I’ve missed reading you!” That’s OK, I know you feel that way even if you don’t know it yet. I’ve missed you too. And this is where … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged be still, concussion, headache syndrome, mindfulness, post concussion syndrome
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Expect Delays/Detours
“Foot Race. Expect Delays/Detours” This sign is posted all over town. It’s to warn people of the race this weekend that I am registered for, and cannot run. I’ve seen this sign for days now, and it’s made me sad looking … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues, Running
Tagged half marathon, injury, pinched nerve, race, running
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Thrive Fully Creative 