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“Everything You Know is Wrong,” and Other Lessons I Learned from my Trainer

As a Passport Card-carrying member of New York Sports Club, I will proudly say that exercise is the most important meal of the day. Switching over from the Boston Sports Club at the beginning of this month, I was excited … Continue reading

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These Sneakers Had a Lot of Sole

Alright, so I’m not going to say this was my mom’s fault, but I am going to say that she’s to blame. As we all know, Jeanie Carroll has an undeniable knack for forcing people to do things they don’t … Continue reading

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More Questionable Advertising, Brought to You by the Boston Sports Club

Remember when the BSC promised me that I was going to workout there and look like Kate Middleton? Well, I still don’t, and while I’m not saying that I look bad or anything, I want to look like Kate Middleton … Continue reading

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Marathon Monday 2011

So as you all know I spent last year’s marathon going to work and taking a 2.5 hour lunch break and then leaving early to drink with people who actually ran the race and would be collapsing shortly. I also … Continue reading

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The Boston Sports Club Wants to Help Me Look Like Kate Middleton

Remember when the city of Boston tried to get me in shape by posting those intimidating Jennifer Aniston billboards everywhere? You know, the ones I always saw on my way to lunch? Well it seems the BSC has gotten in … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Week Two: Personal Triumphs and the Men’s Locker Room

One pound down, nine to go. After gorging myself with junk food two weeks ago, I’ve since reformed, and this week managed an impressive weight loss. All while starting my half-marathon training! So far things are looking up. I went … Continue reading

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A Quest to Get Skinny Jeans to Finally Look Good on Me: The Beginning

As you can tell from the sidebar on the right, I have a lot of weddings coming up. All family. All big. So in anticipation of these shindigs, I’ve decided to join Weight Watchers to drop some of the poundage … Continue reading

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