Tag Archives: fitness

Travelogue Part III: Goals and Crafties

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Thistle

When we go on longer vacations, I tend to make mini-goals for myself, just as a way to keep myself on track. A little. I knew there would be some down-time on this vacation and I didn’t want to spend … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #29: Ankle Update

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Thistle

Remember when I sprained my ankle? Like, back in late August? Been a long time since then. About nine months, in fact. Things were getting better at one point. I had some Airrosti therapy appointments in November that helped, and … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #27: Cursed Feet

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Thistle

I imagine most people have trouble with one part of their body or another. Me? My feet. Stupid, cursed feet. I was born with crooked feet, not bad enough to be called club feet, but bad enough to need casting … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #26: Yoga Camp

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Thistle

A year ago, I started researching yoga as a therapy technique for my complex PTSD. I checked out videos from the library and asked friends online for suggestions. That led me to Yoga With Adriene. Over the summer months, I … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #24: Run 4 Hope 5K

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Thistle

This year for my birthday, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of having a party or gathering, and instead of getting gifts, I asked my friends and family for something a bit more interactive. Since 2013, I’ve participated … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #15: Reboot

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Thistle

As mentioned last week, in mid-November I realized I needed a wellness reboot. I want to be actively working toward my goals of strength, flexibility, kindness, confidence, and health. Some of these goals have suffered due to neglect and other … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #6: Siclovia

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Thistle

Siclovia: A twice-yearly festival in San Antonio that shuts down several miles of a major inner-city street and commands us to “Go play in the street!” In other words, this is a street festival of epic proportions. Thousands of San … Continue reading →

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A Brand New Journey

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Thistle

Most of you know my health backstory already: After eleven years of illness that caused a myriad of symptoms, including gigantic weight fluctuations, I was finally healed and ready to embark on a weight loss journey to lose 100+ lbs. … Continue reading →

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San Antonio Vacation

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Thistle

Back in December, I went to San Antonio for a week to visit with friends and family. It was the first time since we moved to the Boston area in early August, and it was lovely to see everyone again. … Continue reading →

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The Metabolic Effect Diet, by Jade and Keoni Teta

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Thistle

Summary: A weight-loss book. No, I take that back – a “fat-loss” book. So…not sure what to say about this book. I saw it come through the library system and decided to try it out. It was advertised as having … Continue reading →

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