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Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – How to become a runner

February 12, 2015

How to become a runner: put on your shoes, go outside, and start running. How to become a CrossFitter: put on your shoes, go to a box, and start CrossFitting. How to become a lifter: put on your shoes, to to the gym, and start lifting. Yes yes yes yes yes, research boxes and find… Read More Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – How to become a runner

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Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – Starting Starting Strength

January 18, 2015

I can’t believe I got up early on a Saturday to go lift. Fucking crazy. Does anyone remember when I was astounded that I had become the type of person to get up early and run outside?  Well, until my “winter” running gear (warm pants and a rain jacket because I actually only own a trench… Read More Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – Starting Starting Strength

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Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – Another day, another PR

August 29, 2014

Deadlift PR last night. Today is going to hurt like fuck. N00b gainz are the best. That is all.поисковый аудит сайтов

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Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – NEW SNEAKERS NEW SNEAKERS NEW SNEAKERS

August 17, 2014

I was going to wait until a few weeks before the 5k (DUN DUN DUN) to get myself a pair of actual running shoes, but last week while I was out Fat CrossFitting, I looked down at my feet and realized that through the mesh, I could see my toes wigging in my socks. Oops.… Read More Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – NEW SNEAKERS NEW SNEAKERS NEW SNEAKERS

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Diary of a Fat CrossFitter – An active family is a happy family

July 29, 2014

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I had chocolate covered pecan stuffed dates for th I had chocolate covered pecan stuffed dates for the first time at a USG sponsored handicrafts fair in East Jerusalem.  They were outrageously expensive, and worth every bit of it.  I was determined to figure out how to make them myself.  I think most Foreign Service families pick up bits and pieces of traditions in the places we live and serve—and these dates have become part of my own Christmas tradition.
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They are easy to make — pit the Medjool dates, insert toasted nuts (I prefer pecans, but almonds and walnuts also work well), and dip in tempered chocolate.  I decorate with white chocolate because it hides any flaws in my chocolate. ;). 
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As always, the quality of your ingredients matters — get good chocolate and medjool dates, and toast the nuts yourself.
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No, this is not a Pyrex ad, and no, I have not mad No, this is not a Pyrex ad, and no, I have not made it big enough to get paid for posting on IG.  Alas.  This is the lamentable result of having our household split between Arlington and Malabo—not enough mugs to make the first hot chocolate of the season with. 😅
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We enjoyed the DC fireworks from our balcony in a We enjoyed the DC fireworks from our balcony in a safe and socially distanced way.  I rail against drab corporate housing and soulless suburbs, but this?  I could get used to.  There are certainly worse places to ride out a pandemic.
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I am going to admit to loving the 4th.  I know that doing so calls into question my leftist credentials, but I love it for the same reason I love New Year’s and Easter and birthdays.  They’re each an opportunity for renewal, for reflection, and to recommit to forging ahead towards a better, more just world.  There’s a lot of work to do, and today, at least, I am optimistic that my country has the will to do it.
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Happy Independence Day.
Lots of folks in the streets today in DC. #blackl Lots of folks in the streets today in DC.  #blacklivesmatter
Black Lives Matter. Black out your social media, Black Lives Matter.  Black out your social media, then put your money and your time where your mouth is. #blackouttuesday
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