Monthly Archives: November 2012

Inspired by Lobsters

I fell asleep last night thinking about lobsters. Random? Not quite. I was reading a story from this little magazine I love to read every night before bed to inspire my dreams. The story painted lobsters as heroes of personal … Continue reading

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Group Power!

I’m an only child so I’m used to playing alone. I crave it even. This carries over into the world of exercise. I prefer to stand by myself each morning in front of my television with Jillian Michaels, or on … Continue reading

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Suicide: To Get Out or To Get Healthy

Last night I found out a new friend had killed herself. We didn’t know each other that well, but well enough to have had coffee once and know we had common interests. Not well enough to find this out until … Continue reading

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Plant Your Feet

My hubby and I spent each morning of the past week hiking from our cousin’s house in  Pacific Palisades, California through neatly manicured yards to the wild, untamed paths that snake through the Santa Monica Mountains. So rustic, these trails, … Continue reading

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Movie Day

My son, Abe, helped me make this clip to enter into a contest. We didn’t win the contest, but we had lots of fun making it! (He did most of the work and I just talked about how I needed a “stand-in.”) … Continue reading

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Rethink Your Drink

Clients often ask if they can drink Diet Coke on the Take Shape for Life plan. As a former Diet Coke-aholic, let me just say this: it would be a really good idea to give that up entirely. Diet Coke … Continue reading

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Farewell, Peanut Butter

Every once in awhile I get hooked on something. When that happens, I have to go cold turkey until I can get the monkey off my back. Some things, I can’t touch again. Like Diet Coke, for example. If I … Continue reading

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Meat-tasting meatless recipe

I’m not a vegetarian, but I play one 50% of the time. With the number of meaty meatless options that crop up every day, it’s become easier and easier to prepare speedy, plant-based meals that taste delicious. This one takes about … Continue reading

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Give-thanks-ing

Thank you for being part of my life. Sending you light and love. Jamie

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Thanksgiving minus one

Look! It’s back! Veggie turkey. Oh, come on. Isn’t he just the cutest thing ever? It’s like pulling your pumpkin decorations out of the attic. He only gets to come out once a year. And… You never know. Maybe you … Continue reading

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