Category Archives: 40 Days and 40 Nights

Me need fire!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

Fire.  Fire in me belly.  Aaaghhh…FIRE.  OK.  Whatever.  Keeping the main thing the main thing:  I’m eating a more balanced diet.    I’ve been doing a super job with my efforts to keep a nutritiously balanced breakfast, and it’s even trickling … Continue reading →

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Green Day

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

I could start this post by commenting on the posture in the video.  Keeping the main thing the main thing:  living in a state of awareness is the first step to any change. Or I could tell a story about … Continue reading →

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More about shoulders

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

Keeping the main thing the main thing:  a little exercise, done regularly and properly, goes a long way. Take Scapular Push-Ups.  Once you get the alingment right (the same line as when you’re standing, shoulders in the proper place) it’s time … Continue reading →

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“Stick ’em out like you got ’em”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

Yeah.  That’s what my Dad used to say to me.  We were some really tall kids, so I think he was afraid we would slouch.  And he wasn’t going to have any of that.  I do believe that as soon … Continue reading →

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Please help me I’m faaaaaalling…

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

Keeping the main thing the main thing:  balance is a learned skill.  If you don’t practice it, you won’t have it.  You’re not going to lose it all just because you’re getting old.  You’re going to (seemingly) lose it if … Continue reading →

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Breathe Easy

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

Take a deep breath.  Let it out.  Take another deep breath, and give a big audible sigh as you release.  Now just breathe easy.  We spend so much of our day running around, keeping schedules (our own as well as our … Continue reading →

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Heaven on Earth

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

One morning When time is done Bright heaven Will be our refuge The city of God most high I long for That holy day This longing Sometimes it captures my heart And carries me far away Beyond the sky…  (Fernando … Continue reading →

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40 Days and 40 Nights…Hop To It!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

People keep asking about “boot camp” workouts.  Some fear them, others have no idea what they are all about.  After working in the fitness industry for 29 years (when I got old enough to say there is, yet, another topic) … Continue reading →

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40 Days Starts Now!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

And it starts with “the most important meal of the day”; breakfast.  Keeping the main thing the main thing:  my diet exhibits some “lack” and some “excess”.  I need to get a better handle on this.  Again. When I was … Continue reading →

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C’mon. Get Happy.

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Lisa Jamison

My sister reminded me (via Facebook, of course) that it was the 40th anniversary of the initial airing of the greatest TV show ever (well, at least for third graders in 197o):  The Partridge Family. Aaaaah *sigh*.  David Cassidy.  Friday night … Continue reading →

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