The Active Family

I like to think of myself as a rather health conscious person. I try to make good choices regarding consumption of materials, and I like to think that as a family we are doing a fairly good job. However, I’m getting frustrated with “them”.
“They” are the environmentalists and scientists that led the way towards reducing […]

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Hey folks! I promised an update on my Wii Fit adventures. Have I mentioned how much I love this game? I’ve put in about 30-40 minutes a day on it, and I’ve unlocked many of the exercises and games. It is really easy to unlock new items, the more fit points you earn, the more […]

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On May 19, 2008, Jon Lester of the Boston RedSox threw a no hitter against the Kansas City Royals. While a remarkable feat in itself, it was exceptionally special considering the 24 year old pitcher was diagnosed with lymphoma just 2 short years ago. With all he’s gone through so far, it appears Lester has […]

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I received the Wii Fit today, and already have logged over 1 hour on it. What an amazing invention! The balance board is pretty sensitive, following your every movement, even the ones you don’t realize you are making.
I started by playing some of the balance games, which include tightrope walking (fairly hard) skiing (pretty darn […]

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Literally, like seconds ago! I finished my dedication to Senator Kennedy, and now I’m off to set it up! Check back with me later to see how it went.

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It’s a sad day in Massachusetts. It is being reported that Sen. Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He’s been in Mass General Hospital since suffering a seizure on Saturday.
While some may not care for the Senator’s politics, it is apparent (to me at least) that he has been instrumental in […]

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Just about every 20-30 something adult in America probably remembers taking the President’s Fitness Challenge in school as a kid. I certainly can recall with ease the embarassment I felt when unable to complete even one single pull up.
I can do a few now, but that’s beside the point. The challenge was created to document […]

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I love this workout! 10 Minute Solution: Fitness Ball Workout is just the ticket for anyone who is short on time, but still wants to fit in a good workout. The dvd is broken into 5 segments, each targeting a different part of the body.
Today I wanted to do all five, but my preschooler wasn’t […]

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My husband and I were discussing this last night. He told me how proud he is of me, and how quickly my body is changing since I’ve started my Pilates class. I haven’t noticed a physical change, but I definately have tons more energy, and I’ve been striving to eat much better.
Being Fit can mean […]

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That pretty much sums up my weekend! Sounds yummy, and it was.
I closed Friday night, so I didn’t get home until midnight. Of course I was wired and couldn’t fall asleep until 2 am. I had a pedicure scheduled at 11 am with my sister in law, whom I never get to see anymore! The […]

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