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Continue reading →: Real Life Fitspo: Jim DetweilerI don’t need to follow fitness influencers on social media because I am lucky enough to have people in my real life that inspire me daily. My father-in-law, Jim, is one such person. While a transformative weight loss story like mine is fun, I’ve realized that it’s more impressive to…
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Continue reading →: Marathon WomanIn 2008, I was interested in a guy who was running a marathon and he asked me if I wanted to come and watch. This was before smart phones so I asked another spectator, “How far is a marathon?” (It’s 26.2 miles.) I watched in amazement as the wheelchair racers…
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Continue reading →: Tips to Stay on Track on VacationVacation: a time to unwind, relax, and have fun. For some, that means indulging in delicious restaurant food and sleeping in. I’m the opposite— thinking about multiple days of eating out makes me feel anxiety. And if I don’t have an opportunity to exercise, I can’t cope with my anxiety…
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Continue reading →: Self-Care Starts with BreakfastThe term “self-care” has become one of those phrases that makes me cringe. Previously, I had no concept of what self-care was to me and I made fun of people who talked about it. It is often depicted in media as bubble baths, chocolate, or shopping (“treat yo self”). Now…
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Continue reading →: Look for the Non-Scale VictoriesFor most people, especially women, we care an awful lot about the number on the scale. Our food and activity choices are often dictated by how we think it will affect the result on the scale. I have been known to skip breakfast before a doctor appointment because I thought…
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Continue reading →: Transforming My Body: From 230 Pounds to a Healthy LifestyleOne woman’s journey of losing 90 pounds and becoming a marathoner and personal trainer.
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Continue reading →: Plastic SurgeryWhen I was at my heaviest weight, I would desperately wish to be thin. If I can lose weight, I’ll be happier about my body and myself. I imagined people congratulating me and complimenting me. I imagined dazzling my husband with my thin body. I fantasized about buying swimwear and…
Hello,
I’m Kate
Thanks for joining with me as I share my journey of losing 90 pounds and how I went from being an overweight and overwhelmed mom, to marathoner and personal trainer.
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