Category Archives: Weight Loss

Time Marches On…

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Rina

  “Just wait until you’re older,” my friend, just a few years older than I, told me.  We were training for a half marathon and although it was grueling for us both, my friend was complaining of aches and pains … Continue reading →

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Dancing

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Rina

I believe that part of tearing down walls involves allowing myself to be seen – truly seen – “warts and all.”  In light of this, I’ve recently been putting myself into uncomfortable situations and allowing myself the freedom to really … Continue reading →

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4 Quick Takes

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Rina

— 1 — I’ve decided NOT to run the marathon in May.  It was an incredibly tough decision for me, but aside from feeling somewhat sad, I have a complete peace about it.  My issue wasn’t with the running itself … Continue reading →

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The Marathon Journey

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Rina

I want to quit.  Although in the past two weeks I’ve had some of my best runs since I found out I was pregnant, there is a huge part of me that really wants to hang up this whole marathon … Continue reading →

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Running During Pregnancy … (WHY am I SO SLOW?)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Rina

Lately, running has been an exercise in extreme frustration for me.  For the past two weeks, I’ve had the more typical symptoms of pregnancy (food aversions, cravings, fatigue, etc.) so it hasn’t surprised me that I’ve been low on energy, … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes – Jan 6, 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Rina

— 1 — Please bear with me while I brag on my children for a little bit… For the past five days, I’ve been sick with the stomach flu.  For three of those days, my husband wasn’t home so the … Continue reading →

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It’s Me and You, Baby. Let’s Run!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Rina

After hearing the news that I’m expecting another baby, many of my friends and family members have asked the same question: “are you still going to run?”  It’s something that has loomed in the back of my own mind for … Continue reading →

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