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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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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The Great Turkey Run 5k and a VERY different Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Rina

I’m sitting here at my desk, reflecting on the day, and I am so thankful for so many things.  Thanksgiving this year started with something I never would have dreamed of doing a year ago… running a 5k through Kereiakes … Continue reading →

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So Where’s it all Going?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rina

I’m a pretty passionate person.  If I’m committed to something, I won’t do it half-heartedly, I’ll immerse myself in it, go to extremes, read about it constantly, and drive everyone around me crazy by talking about it incessantly (surely you … Continue reading →

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