Accentuate the Positive

Quick, make a mental list of your closest friends and family members.  Now, go back over that list and ask yourself if those people are supportive, positive and in your corner.   If you are lucky, your cheerleaders outnumber the naysayers and you're ahead of the game.  If you are looking at your list and you …

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Tasty and Quick Post-Workout Meal

With the kids back in school and my schedule ramped up I've been having a hard time finding the perfect post-run or post-bootcamp breakfast.  I want something quick, tasty and most importantly hold me over for a few hours. Here's a great yogurt parfait that has a good mix of carbs, protein and fiber.  It's …

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How to Make a Resolution Stick

Got a new year's resolution?  Is it to lose weight, get in shape, reduce the muffin top, tighten up the tushie, quit smoking or just be able to say No to that second or third bowl of ice cream?  If so, you have just joined millions of Americans who also have set the first Monday …

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Happy New Year!

Happy 2010!  I'm writing from Pismo Beach, where the weather is mild, the waves are crashing and my family is still sleeping. Start off this year on the right foot.  Go for a run, a walk, play tag with your kids, go for a bike ride or a swim in the ocean.  Whatever you do, …

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Year End Wrap Up

As the year closes out I want to take a minute, pause, reflect and offer gratitude. To those of you who check in weekly and read this blog, I thank you for including me in your day. To those of you who join me in the wee early hours for boot camp - I enjoy …

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10 Ways to Get Fit After the Holidays!

Ask anyone at the school drop-off circle, co-workers or the barista at Starbucks and you'll find the most popular New Year's Resolution is to get in shape, lose weight or some variation.  As the rise in jeans gets lower, you can add "lose the muffin top" to that list. Here are my top 10 ways …

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Post-Holiday Plans

Do you have any post-holiday plans?  Post-holiday get-back on the wagon plans, I mean? Even if you overindulged this past weekend or are currently halfway into a box of See's candies here are a few tips to get you back on track. 1.  Clear the decks.  Out of sight really is out of mind so …

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An Inexpensive But Valuable Gift!

Give your friends, family and loved ones a gift that keeps giving.  That's right, a FREE subscription to the Marin BreakfastKlub Runner blog! To the right of the page, click on Email Subscription and you can enter your loved ones email addresses.   They will receive updates in their mailbox and can easily forward them to …

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