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Tornadoes in the Mid-South
2008-02-07 15:23:00
I am a student at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. My school was devastated by the tornadoes on Tuesday, but I am safe and well as are all the students at Union. By the grace of God no one was killed when the tornado ripped through the dorms with 1200 students there. It is a miracle for our community, that even though many have lost everything they are alive. I am sorry for the loss of life and property in the rest of our state. God bless everyone affected by these storms. ShareThis
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Processed Food is Killing the World
2008-02-05 03:26:00
I read a lot of news articles and scan a ton of websites every day. I have been reading a lot about obesity and its effect throughout the world. America is leading the way, but our actions are now filtering into other countries changing the way people eat. Too bad it is not changing lives in a good way. Here is a chunk from this Canadian column that I found interesting: The numbers paint a disturbing picture. The United Nations says there are now more overweight people in the world than starving people. Cardiovascular disease – commonly caused by obesity – kills 17 million people every year. Type II diabetes fatalities are expected to grow by 50 per cent in the next decade. Obesity is not new, but what’s surprising is that it now plagues the developing world, too. Obesity is on a dramatic rise in poor states, as impoverished locals are increasingly introduced to mass-produced imported food that’s often cheaper than their local fare. “It’s a huge problem,...
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A Missed Workout
2008-02-03 05:20:00
No workout today. I was supposed to go swimming, but ended up missing out because I was confused on when the pool had open swim hours. Oopsie. It happens, right? It is all okay, I had a killer workout yesterday. It honestly was a great workout. Anyway, I did a lot of walking and I might go do some situps or something to make up for the missed swim. Next Saturday I will know when I can go!! ShareThis
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Mississippi Wants to Refuse Obese Customers at Restaurants
2008-02-01 22:23:00
My southern neighbors are crazy, it is official. Three legislators in Mississippi want to make it illegal for restaurants to serve obese customers in Mississippi. House Bill No. 282, which was introduced this month, says: Any food establishment to which this section applies shall not be allowed to serve food to any person who is obese, based on criteria prescribed by the State Department of Health after consultation with the Mississippi Council on Obesity Prevention and Management established under Section 41-101-1 or its successor. The State Department of Health shall prepare written materials that describe and explain the criteria for determining whether a person is obese, and shall provide those materials to all food establishments to which this section applies. A food establishment shall be entitled to rely on the criteria for obesity in those written materials when determining whether or not it is allowed to serve food to any person. The proposal would allow health inspectors t...
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Memphis in May… I can’t wait!
2008-02-01 17:27:00
It is only February, but I am looking forward to May. That is when I will run my first 5k and when my friend will compete in the Memphis in May Triathlon. Very exciting! Since it is snowing (a tiny little bit) I am enjoying thinking about warmer weather. I can’t wait for this cold to disappear so I can get outside. Are you a triathlete? You can check out the Memphis in May Triathlon. Race capacity is 1700 racers and registration is open now. It is a great race with professionals and amateurs and some beginners. Here is what the website says: We expect pro and amateur athletes from around the nation and the world to compete in the 1.5K swim, 40K bike and the 10K run event at Edmund Orgill Park in Millington, TN. The race is in a park setting within a mostly rural area of Millington. The bike course is flat and the run is moderately hilly. Average water temperature is between 65-75 degrees and the average high temperature is 82 with a low of 65 degrees (bring your wetsuits). S...
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Fat Triathlete Inspiration
2008-02-01 02:27:00
Thanks to my running/triathlon completing friends I am now a bit obsessed with triathlons, especially Ironman. I love reading about former fatties completing the race. I want to be there, or maybe just close to there one day. For now I will just keep reading. Slow Fat Triathlete wrote a book about her tri adventures. Michael Pate at When Big Boys Tri is a great inspiration for bigger athletes. He wrote a book too. Go figure. Bonnie Crawford doesn’t have a book deal or a website (that I know of), but she completed the Ironman. Read about her here. ShareThis
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The Make-Believe Fitness Center
2008-01-31 17:04:00
Yesterday I met my friend Amanda so we could go work out before dinner. I hadn’t seen her since December and occasionally we work out together, so I felt like it would be fun to catch up while working out. We planned on going to the fitness center at our apartment complex, but that didn’t happen. When we got there it was boiling hot and after a few seconds a manager came in. “The fitness center is closed. This equipment isn’t safe and we only keep this door open for access to the sauna. We will have new equipment soon, sometime in spring.” LIAR!  When I moved into my apartment in September they told me the fitness center was closed for remodeling. I accepted this and worked out at my school even though it was more of a hassle. I thought surely the complex would fix their fitness center soon, especially after I have been away for a month and a half on break.  I was wrong. Everything is still in the fitness center and nothing has been done to change it....
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When is the best time to workout?
2008-01-30 20:20:00
Right now it is 12:45 and I am considering whether or not a workout it worth it. I have a class at 2, so I am going to say no. Definitely not enough time for changing, getting sweaty, and then trying to get ready for class again. I enjoyed my winter break because I was able to workout whenever I wanted to. Morning or afternoon, it didn’t matter. Whenever I felt like going for a workout I had the time and flexibility. Being in college I definitely have a lot of flexibility with my workout schedule - I have worked out at 10 in the morning between classes and I have worked out at midnight. In the past it all depended on what I felt like doing. Often that ended up in not going at all. Now I know I must work out, so I need to pick a time that works with my schedule and stick with it. Britney Spears does her workout from 1 - 3. This might work for Britney, but I don’t think I would enjoy that time of day for working out. I usually reserve that period for sleep. I have always ...
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Healthy You Check-In
2008-01-29 18:08:00
It is check in day… and I am not going anywhere near a scale. I actually am moving today, going back to school, so my stuff is either packed or will soon be. I don’t feel like looking for the scale. And I know it will probably be a zero or gain, so I would rather ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Healthy You Check -In", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/29/h ealthy-you-check-in/" });

Getting Help With New Running Shoes
2008-01-29 04:00:00
Today I went to buy new running shoes at the urging of my trainer. She said the minor problems I was having when running would be eliminated with the proper shoes.I trust her advice and decided I should invest in a pair of good running shoes. I hopped on google to find stores geared toward runners ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Getting Help With New Running Shoes ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/29/g o-see-a-professional-for-new-running-shoe s/" });
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Fat Girl First Impressions
2008-01-28 19:02:00
I am ‘the fat girl.’ Always have been. Most statistics say I always will be. But I am so tired of this being my one defining characteristic. When people meet me their first impression always includes a notice of the fat. Rarely do they voice it, although some do, but it is obvious. How can ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Fat Girl First Impressions ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/28/f at-girl-first-impressions/" });
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Memphis Biggest Loser Competition
2008-01-27 19:52:00
Memphis now has its own Biggest Loser Competition . The radio station Q 107.5 is teaming up with WMC-TV 5, Forever Fit Personal Training, Smoothie King, and Vitamin Water to present Memphis with a fitness challenge of its own. The contest will feature 20 contestants serious about losing weight. Anyone over the age of 18 needing to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Memphis Biggest Loser Competition", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/27/m emphis-biggest-loser-competition/" });
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Graduation, A Reason To Lose Weight
2008-01-26 19:31:00
Ah, its Saturday and its cold. And I am not running today. Thank goodness. I should be swimming, but have no access to a pool. Next little workout will be on Monday. Hurray! Continuing my list of reasons to lose weight/be healthy: Reason to I want to lose weight #2: Graduation . Since I was overweight in high school, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Graduation, A Reason To Lose Weight ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/26/g raduation-a-reason-to-lose-weight/" });
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On Track? To Becoming a Runner
2008-01-25 18:55:00
Yesterday was a terrible day. The Swiss Roll breakfast was followed by lunch with salad and a honey bun. Yikes. Today is going much, much better. Mmmmm, weight watchers approved breakfast this morning however. Turkey bacon and cheese on a wheat english muffin. I have never had an english muffin before a few weeks ago when ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "On Track … To Becoming a Runner ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/25/o n-track/" });

Working Against Myself
2008-01-24 16:01:00
I don’t understand what I am doing. Honestly I don’t. I work out hard. I am following my training plan for the 5k run. I drink water all the time. I plan my meals for Weight Watchers so I can stay on track with my points. I do all the right things, or at least know all ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Workin g Against Myself", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/24/w orking-against-myself/" });

New Face of Jenny Craig: Queen Latifah
2008-01-23 20:29:00
I am not a big fan of Jenny Craig or most weight loss programs and their spokesmodels, but I love JC’s new one: Queen Latifah . At first I was a little upset that she was doing it because she has always been such a great role model as a heavier person. Who else has been ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Face of Jenny Craig: Queen Latifah", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/23/n ew-face-of-jenny-craig-queen-latifah/" });

The ?I Love Me? List
2008-01-23 00:07:00
This list has been circulating on several weight loss blogs since it was posted on the Healthy You Challenge blog. The orginial idea came from the awesome blogger Krissie. I think it is a great idea because usually emotional eating is the cause of those unwanted extra pounds. It is important to notice the good things about ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The “I Love Me” List ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/22/t he-i-love-me-list/" });
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Healthy You Challenge - My First Week
2008-01-22 17:25:00
  I am so excited about the Healthy You Challenge , especially because of all the supportive people involved. We will all achieve our goals, I can feel it. For my first weigh in, I am at 227. Technically that is down a pound. I will only weigh myself on Tuesdays from now on so I have a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Healthy You Challenge - My First Week ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/22/h ealthy-you-challenge-my-first-week/" });

No More Lies. I Weigh?
2008-01-21 22:42:00
I don’t normally talk about my weight, but I want to be open and finally reveal my weight - currently only known by me, my doctor, and God. First a little about my story. For me, this is weight loss starting line number 2 and this time there is no specific finish line. Weigh t Loss : My first ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "No More Lies . I Weigh…", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/21/n o-more-lies-i-weigh/" });
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Win a Nutrition Smart Scale from Roni
2008-01-21 19:06:00
Check out Roni?s new contest! I can win a Nutrition Smart Scale from Eat Smart and so can you! Click here for details! I think that is a great blog contest. I am finding so many awesome bloggers out there! It is exciting to find a whole world of people online that are doing/have done what ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Win a Nutrition Smart Scale from Roni", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/21/w in-a-nutrition-smart-scale-from-roni/" });

Big Beautiful Wonder Woman
2008-01-21 18:37:00
I have been looking around the web for websites/blogs to read for encouragement, tips, and inspiration. I stumbled across Jamar Nicholas’s blog of Big Beautiful Wonder Woman cartoons. I have to admit, I am sometime turned off by other fat people. Fat acceptance has never been my thing since I have always wanted to lose ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Big Beautiful Wonder Woman ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/21/b ig-beautiful-wonder-woman/" });

Time for a Lifestyle Change
2008-01-20 20:05:00
Sometimes I wake up and think… this is me? In my twenties, living at home (just for winter break which is just long enough to make me feel weird about it), still over 200 pounds - definitely not where I thought my life would be. Usually I wake up thinking about these things, quickly followed by ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Time for a Lifestyle Change ", url: "http://www.shootmemphis.com/2008/01/20/t ime-for-a-lifestyle-change/" });
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