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			<title><![CDATA[Taking Control]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[After working out with a personal trainer for more than 6 months, I have decided that ultimately the transition to a healthier life starts with my choices. Also, it was time for me to reallocate the money I was spending on a trainer (about $200 a month) toward other bills. So starting this week, I]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 9:58 AM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Six months later: Making progress]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[Not only did I return this morning to my run/walk elliptical routine, but I went back to the gym this evening for step aerobics.


It's been six months since I started working out with Bridget. Although I am not in size 10 jeans, I am between a 10 and 12, which is progress, even though it makes]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:57 PM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Returning to gym]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[After a week and half or a little longer of resting my foot and doing some less strenuous exercises -- walks, lifting some weights -- I am returning to the gym this morning. Goal: Run/light jog walk 20 minutes on treadmill and spend another 20 minutes on eliptical machine.

My realization: Last]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 7:16 AM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grounded with a little foot injury]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[Yesterday my foot doctor grounded my exercise routine for the next week, saying my foot didn't need any extra strain on it.

A little kitchen accident ended with my foot swollen and in need of much TLC. So for the next few days to a week, I'll be looking for exercises I can do at home, mostly on]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 8:55 AM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Less sunlight makes for harder motivation]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[I know it's not just me. Haven't you noticed that it's still dark at 6:30 a.m.? That has made it tougher for me to get up and work out.


I know fall is on the horizon, which will limit our daylight hours. Some ideas: Weekend exercise and mid-day workouts, if your work schedule allows for it. I]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 8:43 AM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bring along workout DVD when traveling]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[During the Labor Day holiday weekend I wish I had taken advantage of the workout room at the hotel where I stayed. But next time I'll take an exercise DVD with me. The hotel room had a DVD player I could have used had I brought an exercise recording with me. That would have given me another option]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 9:49 PM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Progress report is encouraging]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[It only takes time and small changes will add up, Bridget, my trainer, said last week when she released stats from my three months of workouts.

So far, I've committed to and will continue working out three-four times a week, mostly at 6:30 a.m., to guarantee I don't miss a workout.

So here are]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 9:34 PM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Co-workers lend support to weight-loss goal]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[Since I've started blogging, several people have given me advice, such as "Blot the grease off pizza," a co-worker yelled at me last week (still not sure if that works to reduce the fat content). Recently, a trip to the ladies room landed me advice about Weight Watchers.

A co-worker has lost 40]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:14 PM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weights can be the key]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[In the last 16 weeks, my arms have toned up more and I've lost a few inches from my waist, even though I've only lost about 7 pounds.

The key to the toning has been weights, according to Bridget, the trainer I visit weekly.

See the attached picture of a demonstration for a weight exercise.

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			<pubDate>Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 9:49 PM</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cutting the carbs brings results]]></title>
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			<author>(Ebony Reed)</author>
			<description><![CDATA[I was skeptical of cutting carbs out of my diet as advised by my workout coach. But after doing it for three weeks, I saw results.


Had I completely stuck to the plan, I probably would have lost more weight. But doing that for three weeks left me 5 pounds lighter and down almost one dress size.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 12:23 PM</pubDate>
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