Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 9
November 5, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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It’s getting down to the wire. Only five more months until my 40th birthday. Crunch time. As you know, I’ve had my ups and downs through this process. Something I constantly have to do is keep finding new things (or people) to motivate me. Here’s a few I’d like to share… – A good friend [...]
Scrappin’ Retreats
October 27, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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Seven years ago a co-worker gave me a gift certificate to an “Intro to Scrapbooking” class. She thought, since I had a new baby, scrapbooking might be something I’d enjoy. She had no idea. My first page was of our first family vacation with our new son. We went to Ft. Morgan, AL, and rented a [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 8
October 16, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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Research shows that the average person needs three weeks to form a good habit. I’ve been working out with a personal trainer since April, so I’ve got the exercise part down. I even look forward to it. But the part about eating less is still a struggle. Notice I said eating LESS. I already eat [...]
Jill’s Fitness Faves
September 22, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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With Fayette Woman heading up a team at World Gym for their “I Lost it at the Gym” promotion (Yay, ladies!), I thought it might be a good time to share some of my favorite, tried and true, fitness products. Smart Water – I got turned on to Smart Water last year after a bout [...]
Fit, Fab and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 7
September 4, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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I fell off the wagon. When did the downward spiral start? I went on vacation and never fully recovered. I exercised while I was out of town, but I ate fried food and pie too – and lots of it. When I got back I recovered slightly, but then we had a table at the Slippery [...]
Priceless Comfort
August 19, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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Many of us desire a connection to our family’s past, especially as we age and say goodbye to another generation. It brings us comfort and a feeling of belonging. It gives us clues to our identity. For some of us, the draw begins early. I was always fascinated by my grandmother’s old photos. I loved snuggling up with her on [...]
Sweet Escape
August 4, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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I watched out the window as we made our final approach into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late Saturday night. I struggled to see the familiar landmarks due to the thick haze blanketing the lights on the ground. The woman sitting next to me, anxious about making her connecting flight to Los Angeles, said she thought [...]
97 Days (and Ways) to Play
July 16, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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Last Saturday night, after the kids were in bed, I decided to head to McDonald’s for an ice cream. So what? It was a craving. Anyway, as I flipped on the light at the front door, I caught a glimpse of something black and ropelike lying just beyond my potted plants. It was a snake. I caught my breath, [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 6
July 11, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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I’m now entering month 4 of getting fit (I was already fab to begin with!), and things are a changin’… James, my personal trainer, has stepped up our workouts. As if increasing the weight and reps wasn’t enough, now he has me jump on a bike and cycle in between sets. That’s right, he pushes that bike [...]
Wading in the Shallows
June 27, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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The Internet was just beginning to gain wide popularity in 1996 when I started library school. Many wondered why I was even bothering when it was obvious that the end of the public library was near. Why would we need books anymore when we had the Internet? I’m happy to report that public libraries are [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 5
June 14, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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Now that I’ve got my exercise routine down, I’m starting to concentrate more on my eating habits which aren’t the best. I picked up a great little book at the library called, Doctor’s Orders: 101 Medically Proven Tips for Losing Weight by Kent Sasse, MD (360 Publishing, 2009). Some of my favorite tips from Dr. [...]
PTCRC’s Summer Series
June 12, 2010 by Jill Prouty
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Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle – for both adults and kids. Inactive kids become inactive adults, who then develop a high risk for coronary artery disease and the like. As adults we need to set a good example by being physically active ourselves and providing plenty of opportunities for our kids [...]