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Category Archives: Health & Wellness
Biggest Loser Resort: How does it compare with TV show?
I’m back. Tell your friends. In case you’ve fantasized about being on The Biggest Loser, one of three resorts affiliated with the show is the next best thing. Of course, there’s no $250,000 prize. You’re the one shelling out the … Continue reading
A little Spring in my step on way to gym
LA Fitness parking lot/Easter Sunday 2012
How to do Biggest Loser Resort plan@home without going nuts
Actually, nuts are allowed. In small amounts (portion = 12). Still knee-deep in that project, but wanted to weigh in to let you know I aced a second week of the Biggest Loser Resort regimen after returning home. And lost … Continue reading
Biggest Loser Resort, Day 7: It worked! I’m a happy camper!
Gotta rush to check out, but just want you to know: I got my weekly fitness report card this morning. I lost almost 3 pounds — which is fine with me — anything more would be too much in one … Continue reading
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Tagged Biggest Loser Resort Malibu, body fat, health and fitness, obesity, weight loss
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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 6: Stayin’ alive
My knee, I’m happy to say, is much better. Thanks to Dr. Dynamite. Held up so well, it carried me back decades … To the Disco Inferno of the 1970s. This is the head trainer doing his best Travolta imitation. … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's disco, Biggest Loser Resort Malibu, Saturday Night Fever
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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 5: Time to see a chiropractor
I’ve been raising the bar on myself literally and figuratively as the week’s progressed. I’m feeling much more alive, like I’ve been sandblasted and my shape is re-emerging. But my knee continues to be tender. I’ve never been to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Biggest Loser Resort Malibu, chiropractors, core exercises, knee problems
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Biggest Loser Resort, Days 3 & 4: Blisters? Bring it on!
Sorry I haven’t been around, but I’ve been busy getting my butt kicked at this designer boot camp of a resort. More than halfway through the week, with more exercise than I’ve gotten in a year or 10, this klutz … Continue reading
Biggest Loser Resort, Day 2: When ya gotta go, ya gotta go
Uh, oh. Can do my morning hike after all. Finished my day job early. Gotta go prep my feet to ward off blisters. Yep, there’s an actual procedure. Oh, and didn’t get a chance to tell you about my first-ever … Continue reading
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Tagged Biggest Loser Resort Malibu, health and fitness, wilderness whiz
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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 2: Ready to keel over
This is the first chance I’ve had to sit down all day, and I’m going to sleep immediately afterward. Since I can barely keep my eyes open, let alone type, here’s the short version of my time at The Biggest … Continue reading