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Excuse Me, Since When Did 160 Pounds Become a Personality Trait?
Today, I got called “ma’am” by a couple of teenagers. Now, to be fair, I am in my forties, and I understand that to a teenager, anyone over the age of 25 is basically a historical figure. Being born in… Continue reading
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Maybe it’s Not Laziness…
Recently, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder after spending the better part of 12–15 years wondering why I seemed to be operating on the off-brand rechargeable batteries (never charged ones at that) while everyone else got the premium Duracells.… Continue reading
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The Great Gym Divide: Leg Day vs. Upper Body
Oh, the throes of public gym life… Leg day? Yes please! We show up like it’s a full-blown event. Mentally prepared, playlist ready, outfit coordinated and water bottle filled. Basically acting like we’re headlining a fitness festival. Upper body day?… Continue reading
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Before Coffee and Questionable Decisions…
The gym prior to caffeine…. Continue reading
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Normal Labs, Not-So-Normal Life
I turned 43 recently, and if I’m being honest, it has been quite the journey getting here—physically, mentally, and everything in between. The other day I was talking with a friend who is about half my age (which, let’s just… Continue reading
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When There’s No Fix (And That Drives Me Nuts)
Something came up at work recently that really made me think about a part of myself that can be a flaw: my need to fix things.Here’s the thing no one really prepares you for when you step into management: you… Continue reading
The Jaded Mother 