Tag Archives: fun

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by @jamieweil

When I was teaching second grade in Manhattan Beach, my students would write Weekend Wonder books every Monday. On the first few attempts in September, before we talked about alternative ways to express ideas, 95% of the students would write … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Moment is a Choice

Posted on December 9, 2013 by @jamieweil

What I’d planned on doing this weekend was a number of items on The List, including writing my three blogs. Instead, I ended up traipsing the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in search of the perfect tree. We usually cut in Lassen. … Continue reading →

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High on Hope

Posted on March 4, 2013 by @jamieweil

The reason I continue to coach people to optimum health is that I’m high on hope. I remember the way it felt when I started dropping weight after virtually giving up on ever trying to climb that mountain. It seemed … Continue reading →

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Turning Points – We Made It!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by @jamieweil

Happy New Year’s Eve, Friends! We made it! Every day since Halloween. Some of you have been here consistently with me. Watched my spelling errors. Saw words I added or deleted in error. And still you read. I feel like … Continue reading →

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Fun with Friends: the Fast Track to Health

Posted on December 6, 2012 by @jamieweil

I love my friends. Each has a unique gift and each friendship is very different. Some are new friends, some I’ve known forever. Some like to drink wine, some don’t drink at all. Some like to hike, some would rather … Continue reading →

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Group Power!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by @jamieweil

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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Using vision boards to shed pounds

Posted on November 11, 2012 by @jamieweil

One tool that’s helped me with the weight shedding journey and other parts of my life is the vision board. A vision board is a visual representation of your dreams and goals. Making one can help you get clear on … Continue reading →

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Dog Wins, Too!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by @jamieweil

This is my favorite time of day. My husband and I both work at home. Sometime after the school drop, the workout–all those morning routines–we take Ms. Bay, our 10 year old English Lab, for a walk. It’s her highlight and … Continue reading →

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Zumba-nators!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by @jamieweil

I’ve always loved to dance. Salsa, hula, country, hip-hop, bellydancing, any kind of swing–I even took a pole dancing class one time in Hermosa Beach. During my undergrad years at UCLA, I had a stint with a professional dance company … Continue reading →

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