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jax3581
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Blog: Rebound Quickly
I went back and forth on writing this blog because I was afraid it would come off as weak or somehow question my dedication, but the more...
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jax3581
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Blog Post: Date Night
Two weeks ago, after seven long weeks, my eldest two boys came home from sleep away camp. At first I missed them terribly and was sitting...
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jax3581
Mar 24, 20213 min read
Week 60: Water, Water Everywhere
You've probably all heard by now that you're supposed to drink half your body weight a day in water. You might've heard this referred to...
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jax3581
Mar 12, 20212 min read
Week 59: Indulge
Ever since I was a little girl I've had body image issues; it's not that I've been extremely overweight, I've just never felt comfortable...
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jax3581
Mar 5, 20212 min read
The Weight of Things
I’ve never thought of myself as unhealthy or overweight. If I felt like my pants were tight, I’d skip the cookies and cupcakes for a week...
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jax3581
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Week 58: Vacation
I think it's fair to say 2020 was a hard year for everyone. For me personally, on top of COVID I started a new job and also completed a...
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jax3581
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Introducing... Erika
Hi. I’m new here. If Jacklyn were throwing a party where we happen to meet and you wanted to know a few things about me, here’s what...
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jax3581
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Week 56: What’s Next?
Last year when I started my personal wellness transformation, I knew I needed to make a much-needed change and in an attempt to prevent...
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Jan 14, 20213 min read
Week 55: Alone Time
I've always been one who craves companionship and having my friends and family around is not only important, but has become enough of a...
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jax3581
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Week 54: Donate
Traditionally I've been a hoarder, not crazy or anything, but I do have a tendency to hold on to things for longer than I should. A few...
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jax3581
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Week 53: Take a Moment
I didn’t plan to write a blog this week because in my head the 52 weeks were over, but as the days went by I kept thinking of new...
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jax3581
Nov 23, 20202 min read
52 Weeks Recap
If someone had asked me when I started this journey how I thought it would end, never in a million years could I have predicted the...
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jax3581
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Week 52: Go Easy On Yourself
Shortly after returning to the office after the birth of my third child, I had a call from the HR team. I'd only been back in the office...
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jax3581
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Week 51: Forget About the Scale
I've been on a diet for as long as I can remember and I've tried everything from Atkins to Weight Watchers and everything else in...
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jax3581
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Week 50: Stay Positive
Ever since I can remember I've been somewhat of a hypochondriac. For some unknown reason, even the mildest of ailments can immediately...
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jax3581
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Week 49: Ask for Help
In last week's blog post I talked about my Mom, her tremendous independence, and how she infrequently asks for help. The truth is, when...
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jax3581
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Week 48: Take Care of Others
If you've checked out my LinkedIn profile you'll know that I have a Masters Degree in Engineering Management, but what you probably don’t...
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jax3581
Oct 7, 20203 min read
Week 47: Take a Work Break
A few years ago after returning from a week in Turks and Caicos with my family, I received some crazy feedback. Like most vacations, I...
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Oct 1, 20202 min read
Week 46: Socialize
A few years ago, as part of a team building exercise, I took my first personality test. For those who are familiar with personality...
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jax3581
Sep 23, 20203 min read
Week 45: Let go of the Mommy-Guilt
Let me be the first one to tell you that I don't care what anyone else says, Mommy-Guilt is real! I can’t say I'm an expert on the...
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