Category Archives: Weight Loss

Next time a thousand people visit my blog, I’ll try to write something more interesting :)

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Rina

When I wrote about finishing my half-marathon yesterday, the thought crossed my mind that I wasn’t writing anything very interesting. I thought when I crossed that finish line, there would be this amazing “ah-ha” moment, and my life would be … Continue reading →

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Well… I did it. From 260lbs to half marathon!!!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Rina

I ran the half marathon and I don’t even know what to say about it. It was awesome… every single bit of it.  But to be honest, there isn’t much TO say about it.  Nothing incredibly dramatic happened, no big … Continue reading →

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12 miles

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Rina

I had no intention of writing about this run.  No, I’ll take that back.  I had EVERY intention of writing about it, and sharing my amazing accomplishment of running 12 miles… until I didn’t run it.  Right around mile 7 … Continue reading →

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How I’ve Lost the Weight

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Rina

“‘What I’m hearing you say is that you’ve failed. What I’m afraid you’re beginning to think is that you should quit. There is a difference between failing and quitting. Failure isn’t a setback. QUITTING is what will destroy you. Fail … Continue reading →

Posted in Daybook, Perfectionism, PERSONAL, Weight Loss | 4 Comments

The Finish Line Song

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Rina

I don’t see how anyone can exercise without music… I have several playlists devoted to running music.  Most of the time I listen to music without lyrics, just a steady beat to keep me going, but today I turned on … Continue reading →

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Couch to 10k… the results!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Rina

Do you remember my post from last week, when I joked about how my first running injury wasn’t caused “by some cool fall from an aggressive sprint in the last mile?”  I have a feeling that God got a good … Continue reading →

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My First Running Injury

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Rina

THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is not an over-exertion bruse, or a torn-muscle bruise, or a blunt-force bruise, all of which I would wear proudly as evidence of my spectacular feat of athleticism on Sunday.  No that, my friends, is a lack-of-judgement bruise. … Continue reading →

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NINE MILES!!!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Rina

Is anyone else getting sick of hearing me talking about running?  I’m almost getting sick of hearing myself talk about it.  Almost.  Well, no, not really.  But I do wonder how much longer my friends are going to be able … Continue reading →

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NOT a setback!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Rina

I mentioned yesterday that I went to Trax Running in Bowling Green but didn’t really mention why I went out there.  I’ve been experiencing some nasty pain in my right hip and I wanted to ask some people in the … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Can

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Rina

Today, I went over to Trax Running in Bowling Green and was incredibly impressed by everyone there.  They were SO helpful and encouraging and patient with me… I haven’t really been around the “running community” before, so I was a … Continue reading →

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