http://www.statenews.com State News features writer Krystle Wagner gives you the skinny on her journey through a summer of fitness. Read as she examines all aspects of her strides to become a fitness fanatic. en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:05:04 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/exercise_shouldnt_necessarily_feel_like_work Without fail, there’s one boy who can always make my day better — my 21-month-old cousin. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:05:04 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/exercise_shouldnt_necessarily_feel_like_work http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/running_still_not_habitual_lacking_motivation I’ve been told that once you do something for 30 days, it becomes a habit. Even though I’ve been running for over 30 days, it still hasn’t become something that I go out of my way to accomplish. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:56:49 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/running_still_not_habitual_lacking_motivation http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/smoothie_makes_delicious_milkshake_alternative The weather during the past week has been all over the weather board. One day it was hot and humid and the next it was chilly. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:44:31 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/smoothie_makes_delicious_milkshake_alternative http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/finishing_race_all_that_matters_in_5k_run I’m not sure what most people think of when they are at the dentist. As I was sitting in the chair last week, I thought back to last summer when my dad and I were supposed to run a 5K. Our plans were ruined when I had my wisdom teeth taken out a few days before the race. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:33:10 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/07/finishing_race_all_that_matters_in_5k_run http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/although_fasting_cut_short_results_still_noticed The combination of humidity, a sour mood and hunger pains were the last straw; I ended my fast a day early. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:14:05 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/although_fasting_cut_short_results_still_noticed http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/fasting_proves_harder_than_anticipated I’m attempting to fast and detoxify my body so that I can start fresh. When I go back to eating, I’m not going back to my regular food consumption. In starting this summer of fitness, my intent was to start a healthier lifestyle, which has had bumps along the way (as I expected). Along with getting healthier, it goes without saying that I planned on losing weight since I would be living a more health-conscious life. I feel like eating healthier and losing weight go hand-in-hand. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:54:26 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/fasting_proves_harder_than_anticipated http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/detox_offers_health_benefits_purification This week is going to be about purification. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:59:29 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/detox_offers_health_benefits_purification http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/friends_create_opportunity_to_try_something_new This week has been one of my worst weeks for exercising. I’ve been busy with work and trying to catch up with friends. Although I haven’t had time to work out as much as I would like, I have been eating healthier. Since some friends are visiting this weekend, I’ve been looking for snack recipes. Normally, they would be happy with a bag of chips, but I want to try and incorporate healthy food. I could always pick up carrot and celery sticks, but I would like to show case what I would call my “increasing cooking skills.” Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:22:49 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/friends_create_opportunity_to_try_something_new http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/extra_steps_needed_after_break_for_recovery I’m back in the game. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:24:27 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/extra_steps_needed_after_break_for_recovery http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/magazines_good_place_to_find_tips_recipes Even though I had a busy weekend, I was able to recover from my injury and to find new motivation and new recipes. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:54:30 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/blog/summer_of_fitness/2009/06/magazines_good_place_to_find_tips_recipes