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Iron Shooters

October 31, 2013 by Donloree 2 Comments

Doctors make me laugh. Not the gut wrenching, I can’t breathe way but the kind of humorless, I-can’t-believe-this-stuff-happens kind of laugh. I live in Edmonton, a city which seems to be full of great doctors who don’t have any room for new patient and strange doctors who are desperately looking for patients to make money off […]

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Filed Under: Blog · Tagged With: Hashimoto, Health, Humor, Journey

Women don’t go to the gym to socialize

August 2, 2013 by Donloree 10 Comments

Apparently I’m unfriendly. It has been brought to my attention that I am less than friendly at the gym. I don’t stop and chat, wave, or drop my workout to listen to people talk on and on. I tend to give a slight wave if eye contact is made, otherwise I am going about my […]

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Filed Under: Blog · Tagged With: Goals, Health, Musing

Overachievers Anonymous

July 22, 2013 by Donloree 2 Comments

I have a confession to make.  There is such a thing as ‘overachieverness‘ and I think I have it. Ok, I know I have it. Overachieverness: (oh-vher-uh-chee-vur-neh-suh) The state of chasing more ambitions and ‘shoulds’ than one woman can accomplish  at any given time. Signs of being in this state include OCD behaviors, time monitoring, early […]

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Filed Under: Blog · Tagged With: Competition, Discipline, Hashimoto, Health, Mental Edge, Success

Donloree with a side of Fitmas = Confusion

September 17, 2012 by Donloree Leave a Comment

Uh…you’re a leadership coach….what’s with the ‘Fitmas‘? Most of us treat our bodies like garbage. Actually, my garbage probably gets more respect than many people give their bodies; it gets sorted, taken out, and treated as it deserves. I am a Leadership Coach who works with entrepreneurs, not a personal trainer, nutritionist, or group fitness […]

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Filed Under: Blog, Fitmas · Tagged With: Fitmas, Health, Leadership

Our Healthcare System Sucks with a Capital ‘S’

June 11, 2012 by Donloree 31 Comments

Warning – ranting and raving is about to commence. I have had enough. Two years ago I was feeling like crap, so I went to the doctor. Good idea, right? Maybe if you live in a country where people choose a profession in the healthcare system because they care about people and want to help […]

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40 Weeks!

January 17, 2012 by bikiniorbust 20 Comments
DL Back Jan 15, 2012

Nope. I am not pregnant, I am competing! After a huge, tedious, and epic uphill battle, these health issues are behind me or under control: Severe anemia Hashimoto Estrogen insufficiency Secondary Addison’s /Adrenal Insufficiency Wonky thyroid My body did more dying than living. Not only do I get my life back, but I get to […]

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Filed Under: Blog · Tagged With: Challenge, Discipline, Figure Prep, Health, Journey

Buying Veggies On The Cheap!

December 9, 2011 by bikiniorbust 4 Comments

Eating clean on a budget is not easy. You would think that eating healthy would be inexpensive. after all, its just a lot of fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and lean protein… Turns out its cheaper to eat Mac ‘n Cheese. I used to think locally grown was the way to go. I went […]

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Filed Under: Blog · Tagged With: Discipline, Food, Health

Its Official, I am NOT Dying

October 12, 2011 by bikiniorbust 14 Comments

Seriously, for the last year I have been dying more than living. You wouldn’t necessarily know it from looking at me because I chose to live despite the epic metabolic fiasco on my hands, but for about 6 months I was in what I like to refer to as the ‘death spiral‘. Possibly a bit […]

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Filed Under: Blog · Tagged With: Hashimoto, Health, Journey, Project Lean Mind
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Spring … is that you?! . . . #highheelstohik Spring … is that you?! 
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Meanwhile in Canada … I couldn’t just stay in Meanwhile in Canada … 
I couldn’t just stay inside all day, so I convinced Speedy to be ridiculous with me and throw boiling water into the air. At least I waited until the warmest part of the day. At a balmy -28C I managed to stay outside for a whole 15 minutes! Back to my regular programming of indoor cycling, puzzles, and reading. 
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Adventure bound! Sometimes you just have to pack y Adventure bound! Sometimes you just have to pack your bags and say YES! Traveling in the pandemic might turn out to be ridiculous, but I’ve decided that whatever comes will just be part of the fabulous adventure. 
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It is always a good idea to embrace your inner far It is always a good idea to embrace your inner farmer! I can’t help but turn into an excitable five-year-old when harvest rolls around. So. Many. Raspberries. YUM!
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You’ve gotta grow where you’re planted. Accomp You’ve gotta grow where you’re planted. Accomplishing dreams and reaching audacious goals takes time, disciplined effort, and continuously choosing to grow every single day. Lately, my dreams, hopes, and goals seem farther away than ever and fatigue and grumpiness has set in. Yet, the very best thing I can do is dig deep and show up, accept feedback, and not listen to the naysayers. On my walk today, this leaf was blowing in the wind, making a beautiful rustling sound alongside all the other leaves. It was a good reminder that sometimes the best thing to do when the winds of opposition come is to relax and lean in … something beautiful is happening, you just need to listen for it. 
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I love trees. It makes me sad when they have to co I love trees. It makes me sad when they have to come down for reasons that don’t make sense to my city brain. This one is next in line for mulching. I thought she deserved a hug while she was still standing. 
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Spring!! • • • #highheelstohiking #womenwh Spring!! 
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The path back to running is fraught with tight mus The path back to running is fraught with tight muscles, soreness, and happiness. After a winter of cycling, it is time to lace up again and hit the pavement. The summer months are calling and so are the mountain adventures! 
A gentle reminder to myself: Slow is still progress. 
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Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄 I hope your quaranti Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
I hope your quarantine Christmas was as fabulous and cozy as mine was! 
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I love sunset walks. We are experiencing SUCH nice I love sunset walks. We are experiencing SUCH nice temperatures up here this week. It is hard NOT to spend time outside when its this lovely. 
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My daily dose of sanity. My daily dose of sanity.
Stumbled across these beauties on our way to Wells Stumbled across these beauties on our way to Wells Gray this morning. And of course I had to peel my shoes off and wade up to my shorts just to get close to them. 
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So it appears I have found the brightest shorts an So it appears I have found the brightest shorts and shoes known to womankind ... 
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Exploring your own backyard isn’t a bad way to s Exploring your own backyard isn’t a bad way to spend your summer holidays. I’m pretty lucky to live in such a beautiful country ... if you have to be stuck somewhere, Canada is a wonderful place to be stuck! 
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Summertime and the living is easy ... • • • Summertime and the living is easy ... 
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Welcome to summer in Alberta. I love the prairie s Welcome to summer in Alberta. I love the prairie skies, they rarely disappoint. #roadtrip #yeg #yyc #prairieskies #alberta
I’m snatching up the quiet, small, and happy mom I’m snatching up the quiet, small, and happy moments wherever I find them. The morning cycle commute into the office was exceptionally beautiful and humid today! Covered in mud from the giant puddles in the river valley after days and days of rain is a great way to start your work day! 
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Spring makes my heart sing. ... ... ... #thisishap Spring makes my heart sing. ... ... ... #thisishappiness #highheelstohiking #yegrivervalley #yeg #yegspring #afterworkwalk #justbecause #thelittlethings
Sunsets are always worth it. I don’t think I’v Sunsets are always worth it. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted watching day wave goodbye as the night rolls in. Tonight’s showing was rather spectacular. #yegrivervalley #sunsetphotography #thisishappiness #sunset #savorthemoment
Summer is here!! We have the two seasons up here - Summer is here!! We have the two seasons up here - frozen tundra and hot. Hot arrived today and since the sun was out in full force, I decided to take a picture of it. Oh and I love my bikes, just in case you didn’t know.
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