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Plank Position 2: The Gruesome Sequel

Plank Position 2: The Gruesome Sequel
September 14, 2010
Physical Education 101

Last Thursday I fulfilled an assignment from Physical Education 101 to attend an appointment with a trainer at my gym.  …Read the Rest

Barefoot N’ Pregnant: Why I Never Learned to Cook

Barefoot N’ Pregnant: Why I Never Learned to Cook
September 12, 2010
Food Science 101

Let me start by saying that many of the reasons why I barely cook are the reasons that lots of …Read the Rest

1 Week Down, 51 to Go

1 Week Down, 51 to Go
September 9, 2010
Completed Courses

I have finished the first week of the blog: Hallelujah! This puppy is off the ground and running. I’ve noticed …Read the Rest

Top 5 Reasons Why I am Boycotting Celebrity Gossip

Top 5 Reasons Why I am Boycotting Celebrity Gossip
September 6, 2010
Occupational and Leisure Studies 121

Reading celebrity gossip is one of my guiltiest pleasures, along with watching some admittedly low-quality reality television shows.  I know …Read the Rest

The Plank Position: Evil or Heavenly?

The Plank Position: Evil or Heavenly?
September 4, 2010
Physical Education 101

The Plank Position seems like the world’s most evil workout move.  Do you know the one I’m talking about?  It …Read the Rest

Lessons I Learned on Launch Day: Four “Aha” Moments About This Project

Lessons I Learned on Launch Day: Four “Aha” Moments About This Project
September 2, 2010
Food Science 101

Whew. It’s been a little bit like a carnival ride so far—fast, fun, and giddy. Like any good ride, though, there are some hidden and bumpy parts. Here are the four things that either surprised me or stopped me in my tracks during the opening hours of this project…(click title to read the rest)

What’s Going on in September

What’s Going on in September
September 1, 2010
Completed Courses

Here are the top ten highlights from my courses in September… (click title to read the rest)

Why You Should Kill Your Bathroom Scale Too

Why You Should Kill Your Bathroom Scale Too
September 1, 2010
Food Science 101

Here I am again, a champion couch potato at my highest weight ever. Blah. (click title to read the rest)

Physical Education 101 – Syllabus

Physical Education 101 – Syllabus
August 31, 2010
Fall 2010 Course Syllabi

Physical Education 101– Fall 2010

(aka: How I plan to stop huffing and puffing so much)

For your viewing pleasure: the course description, goals, textbooks, assignments, exams, and course schedule explaining how I will go from a Couch Potato to Gym Rat in four months… (click title to read the rest)

Occupational & Leisure Studies 121 – Syllabus

Occupational & Leisure Studies 121 – Syllabus
August 31, 2010
Fall 2010 Course Syllabi

Occupational and Leisure Studies — Fall 2010

(aka: How I plan to fix my Boob Tube addiction)

For your viewing pleasure: the course description, goals, textbooks, assignments, exams, and course schedule explaining how I will have more enjoyable Work and Play in four months…(click title to read the rest)