My midwife cleared me for yoga and “brisk walking” (which sounded super fun until I briskly wiped out on my neighbor’s icy sidewalk) two weeks after Grace was born. When I was still feeling (relatively) great two weeks later, she encouraged me to engage in “moderate exercise.” My CrossFit Southie membership is on hold for another week or so (and as anxious as I am to be back, I…
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Today: When enough is… too much.
I left home precisely three times between Friday and Sunday evening. I went for a walk with Clark (before you report me to the ASPCA or Sarah McLachlan, rest assured that Nick picked up my slack) I made a trip to the pharmacy for cough…
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Today: Last week’s workouts.
At 35 weeks pregnant, putting on pants feels like a workout. Fortunately, I’m still feeling good enough to make it to CrossFit twice a week and have been carving out time for a little prenatal yoga in my makeshift studio (the baby’s room). Actual workouts…
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Today: Hello, 2014.
And just like that, another year has flown by. On New Year’s Days passed, I sat down to think through and write out my goals, my hopes, and my plans for the coming twelve months. I’d look back the previous year’s highs and lows, and…
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Today: Last week’s workouts.
I think the expression Better late than never! was invented as an act of charity towards people like me. People who are just now realizing it’s Thursday. I had a few really great workouts last week, one’s worthy of sharing, so let’s pretend I am not…
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Today: The (long) weekend according to Instagram XX.
What a difference an extra weekend day makes. More fun, more food, more fresh air. Fewer number fives… apparently. The weekend according to Instagram XX Things start to feel really real when you go crib shopping. Trust me. After a surgical strike at Jordan’s Furniture…
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Today: This week: 1, Elizabeth: O.
If I were one for keeping score… This week: 1, Elizabeth: 0. I’m a little cranky and a lot tired. I’m feeling a bit like the Universe has conspired against me. On top of other stresses, things that normally would roll off my back have…
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Today: The weekend according to Instagram XVII.
While I didn’t do a whole heck of a lot this weekend (I think that’s why weekends were invented?), those two days flew by. Beautiful weather, a few good workouts, and plenty of time spent goofing around with Clark… The weekend according to Instagram XVII…
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Today: The weekend according to Instagram XVI.
After several weekends on the go, it was nice to enjoy a few days at home — especially since we’re scheduled to move in just a few weeks. Not only did I fit in multiple workouts and multiple naps, but I also found time to…