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What’s Going On In October

What’s Going On In October
October 1, 2010
Completed Courses

Here are the top ten things on my syllabi for this month.  Wish me luck! 1) Going hiking with a …Read the Rest

To Weigh or Not to Weigh?

To Weigh or Not to Weigh?
September 30, 2010
Food Science 101

I have a confession to make.  My easy, breezy days of feeling liberated from the scale are over.  Four weeks …Read the Rest

3 Weeks Down, 49 to Go

3 Weeks Down, 49 to Go
September 26, 2010
Completed Courses

Whaaat?  How the Hail is it possible that three weeks are over and done with, and that I’m nearly done …Read the Rest

Top 5 Things I Learned from Omnivore’s Dilemma

Top 5 Things I Learned from Omnivore’s Dilemma
September 21, 2010
Food Science 101

Sometimes, I’ll finish a nonfiction book and know that my perspective on the world has been changed.  I won’t be …Read the Rest

2 Weeks Down, 50 to Go

2 Weeks Down, 50 to Go
September 15, 2010
Completed Courses

This’ll be a quick post— I first wanted to say thanks for all your comments over the last week—keep ‘em …Read the Rest

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