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I know Han Solo. And you, sir, are no Han Solo.
Everyone knows that guy. You know, that guy who's witty, always cracking wise, and good at almost everything he does. And not only does he know it, he's not afraid to tell you. That guy is also Han Solo. And pretty much all sci-fi geeks want to be him at some point in...
Running with Asthma 2: The Reckoning
Yesterday was both a fantastic day and a terrible one. For the first time in over a week, the weather was clear and sunny (read: no ice storms in Tennessee). So I was finally able to go out for a run instead of hitting the elliptical or doing yoga. I ran a 5k in 27...
Fitness Memes Kind of Bug Me
The whole fitspiration thing kind of gets on my nerves. Or, rather, two specific kinds of fitspiration bother me: the kind that says to be fit, I have to be miserable. And the kind that makes fun of how I choose to exercise. First of all, being fit is about feeling...
Fill in the Plank: A 6-week Plank Challenge
Ready for a plank challenge? Just plank every day until you fail. Do it for 30 days and build up your core muscles and ab endurance! Woo! Fitness challenge!
Weaning off Phentermine: 6 things I wish I’d known
If you're weaning off phentermine, there are a few things you ought to know. Oh, wait. You want to know why I know how to wean off phentermine? Well, it's because when I first started to lose weight, I didn't do it all by sheer willpower, diet, and exercise. I used...
Confession: I Hate Running
I have a confession to make. Here goes. *cough* Ahem. Deep breath. I hate to run. I'm a runner, and I hate running. I repeat: I hate. To run. There, I said it. I'm a runner, and I hate running. Now, let me qualify what I mean by that. I hate running...for the first...