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	Relationship Evolution Posted by: laureldiehl on 7/15/2010 I moved in with my boyfriend of one year and eight months in April of this year. It was a very exciting, scary, happy, stressful moment in my life. Even though we weren't getting married, we were taking two different lives and meshing them together into two bedrooms, an open kitchen and several hundred square feet. Something radical occurs when you do this: Relationship Evolution. Although I frequently stayed overnight and visited him when he lived with his mother, I still had... Read More
	Home Sweet Home Posted by: mcoly618 on 7/2/2010 9 After 5 weeks of traveling and studying abroad, I finally returned to USA and am home. The question is however, where is home? For me home has so many different definitions. It could be where I was raised and lived my whole life. It could be my boyfriend's house where I have lived for the past 3 years, or it could be college where I live during the academic year. One day after returning to the States, I yet again packed up my belongings and moved to yet another home. My boyfriend an... Read More
	Not what you would expect Posted by: mcoly618 on 6/15/2010 For the majority of my life I have spent my time wishing I was in another place. Any place other than where I was would be fine, another town, another generation, another country, it didn´t matter as long as it was not home. That wish follewed me where ever I went and slowly transformed in to a goal that must be completed. When I graduated high school I started college at a nearby University and commuted, hating every day classes and working insane full time hours at my job. I needed change... Read More
	My Obligation to Exercise Posted by: LauraJayne on 6/16/2010 As I reluctantly crawled out of bed this morning at 3 am, cursing my committment to working out before I start my day, I found myself wondering again why I put myself through this pain. The entire nation is crazy about weight loss and exercise and dieting, but I do not necessarily need to lose any more weight, I eat a very healthy diet, and I think the very word diet is counterproductive. If I am not trying to lose weight, and I cannot train for a marathon, why do I exercise every day? <... Read More
	Making Healthy Eating Choices - Planning for the Unexpected! Posted by: LauraJayne on 5/24/2010 This weekend posed a major healthy eating challenge for me. On both Saturday and Sunday nights, I had dinner "plans" where I had no control over the food choices that I would be presented with. On Saturday night I had a wedding to attend, on Sunday I was attending a Vegan Indian cooking class. Weddings are known for having unhealthy food options - and wedding cake, especially the frosting, is my diet weakness. Additionally, I had no idea if there would be a viable vegetarian meal option - o... Read More
	Celebrating my 30th birthday Posted by: I Run in Heels on 5/5/2010 2 I celebrated 30 years of life in August. Rather than the cake, the candles, & more of the same, I chose to usher in this new decade more spectacularly, hence The List. After jotting down 30 entertaining activities to do throughout the next twelve months, I invited 30 friends to join me. The idea was that on my 31st birthday, I could look back and say: “This is the year I finally…” and fill in the blank with all sorts of excitement. So far I’ve hiked to a waterfall, seen John ... Read More
	Mom to the Rescue? Posted by: I Run in Heels on 5/21/2010 My name is Lindsey, and I also blog at iruninheels.typepad.com. Thanks for reading! I had a tough situation at work last week, and after a couple conversations with my mom about it, she asked for the email of my boss. "Why?" I asked suspiciously. "There are some things she needs to know," she said in her best "I'm going to take of business" voice. "Uhhhhh, I'm not comfortable with that," I responded (translation: I can handle this myself!") Read More
	Going Vegetarian? Posted by: LauraJayne on 5/11/2010 Given my recent affair with tofu, I have realized that I could, realistically, give vegetarianism a try. Simply being able to do something, however, is rarely valid as the sole reason to do something. However, I have wanted to try vegetarianism for years because of the multitude of health benefits that come along with eliminating meat from my diet! I should preface this post by stating that I am not a "bleeding" heart animal lover who feels bad for cows and chickens. I don't. I'm not suppo... Read More
	Weight Loss for the "Right" Reason - Ourselves! Posted by: LauraJayne on 4/28/2010 When I was at my heaviest weight, I fantasized about how good it would feel to be the correct weight and size for me! I imagined that I would be totally self-confident and feel completely comfortable in my skin. I'd be like a celebrity, just less rich... less famous... and less fabulously dressed. Imagine my chagrin to find that I still have body confidence issues now! I think the 235 pound me would be so disappointed to find that I still do not like certain parts of my body - and I am drea... Read More
	Earth Day 2010. We Are What We Eat..... Or Are We? Posted by: The Practical Chef on 4/22/2010 It’s nice to know that Earth Day is celebrating its 40th year today, but how much better off is the Earth today than it was 40 years ago. I don’t know the answer and if you read about the topic there are arguments made for both sides. One sign of hope is that it seems to me that the American people do seem to be more aware that are Earth is in some trouble, that’s good news…. I guess. My fear is, is it genuine concern or is it a trend people are following because it looks good and its more soci... Read More
	Organics Posted by: mcoly618 on 4/21/2010 It is not a diet; it is lifestyle change, as well as a commitment and a sacrifice sometimes. 7 Tips to a Healthier Lifestyle 1. Toss a few heavily process items from your pantry. 2. Clean up the biggest part of your diet, where is the bulk of your calories? 3. Shop around the perimeter of the grocery store, that’s where the natural foods usually are. 4. Read Labels. If you can’t read it, you shouldn’t eat it. 5. Cook more meals at home. 6. Adjust y... Read More
	Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food Posted by: LauraJayne on 4/20/2010 My posts have been a lot more personal lately - and I fear, although I hope not, that they might have been less positive than usual! I want my blog, if nothing else, to be motivational - but also authentic. Losing weight is exciting and motivational, but it is more than a physical change. It is an emotional and mental change as well - we have to re-learn how to view ourselves, how we dress, and how we eat. Recently I have been struggling with my relationship with food. Since 2003, wh... Read More
	Do I Look As Good As I Think I Do? Posted by: thoughtsofadiva on 4/13/2010 Growing up I have always looked much younger then my actual age. As I got older It was a regular occurrence to have someone say to me "Wow! I had no idea you were that age. You look so much younger." I enjoyed that. Then it became burdensome because I was an adult but people would think of me as a youngster. Not so cool. Now that I am even older I almost never get the "Wow! I had no idea you were that age. You look so much younger." comment. Now I'm starting to think. 'Am ... Read More
	Achieving Healthy! Posted by: LauraJayne on 4/7/2010 6 Get Healthy, Live Healthy - I lost 120 pounds, and hope to inspire others to do the same! I have recently reached the 120 pounds lost milestone, which is huge for me (literally and figuratively)! I am actually not sure what my highest weight was, as I didn't weigh myself until I'd been exercising regularly for two months - at that point, I weighed 235 pounds, which was a lot for a 5'6" me, despite my claims growing up that I had "big bones". So, officially, I have lost 120 pounds. I... Read More
	Are You A Captain "Save 'Em?" Posted by: thoughtsofadiva on 4/7/2010 1 This question applies to both men and women....Are You A Captain Save 'Em? You know what I mean. You pick a mate, consciously or unconsciously, that you feel the need to help, save or rescue. If I am going to be completely honest here I have in the past picked men that needed someone to save them from themselves basically. They needed help and I want to help people that are close to me so we kinda gravitate to each other. I always have to make sure the people closest to me are OK.Read More
	Healthy Eating for One Posted by: The Ketchup Diaries on 3/23/2010 Hi, Stage of Life readers! My name is Lindsay and I have recently taken to internet blogging to share my passions, which include balanced eating, fitness and healthy living! My goal is to help anyone I can along my journey to realize that eating well doesn’t have to be difficult. It’s truly as easy as learning where to tweak a few not-so-healthy habits. The best way to ensure success is to take control of your own meals. This means lessening your dependency on takeout and making pea... Read More
	What Movie Are You In? Posted by: MichaelNYC on 2/2/2010 8 You’ve probably heard the expression “The ends justify the means”. It pops up a lot in action movies with a “rage against the machine” connotation. The hard-boiled cop with a heart of gold is arguing with the police chief about how to handle a case. The police chief – probably a bit overweight and definitely a stickler for regulations – insists that they handle this “by the book”. Our hero angrily (or with an eerie sense of calm, depending on the character) places his shield and gun on the ... Read More
	30 is the new 30 Posted by: aclassicdisposition on 10/14/2009 So, I’ve been putting off writing this (aka procrastinating) because I made yet another major move in my life and felt I should gain some posterity before it was possible for me to comment on life at all. I’m 29 ½, which means staring 30 dead in the face. Though most of my friends have already passed this major milestone, some are in my shoes exactly. Which shoes are those exactly? Well we are somewhere between Vans and Manolos, we know we must put on that more serious shoe ... Read More
	2010 Goal Setting for Living On Your Own Posted by: bugcandy on 12/31/2009 As the Founder of StageofLife.com, I wanted to wish our On My Own readers a Happy New Year in 2010. To help provide some ideas on new opportunities for your life this New Year, check out our "Goal Setting Worksheet." Print it here. Feel free to complete this worksheet with a family member or friend. You'll be surprised at the answers you'll reveal to each o... Read More
	What would Carrie Bradshaw Do? Posted by: aclassicdisposition on 12/15/2009 Just around a decade a go, a show came on to the airwaves that changed the American dating scene as we know it. Sex and the City changed the way we women handled ourselves, suddenly we were free to be quirky, sexually charged, brave, fabulous and single at age 40. No longer were we old maids but the girls who had it all, the career, the fabulous night life and the shoes. One thing we also had was that awful truth of repeated broken hearts. If there's one thing we know by the end... Read More
	Budgeting?! Posted by: mcoly618 on 12/7/2009 With holidays rolling around, breaks from school, and the economy I'm finding it harder and harder to keep a handle on my money situation. I try to keep records and receipts, make a list of payments, etc. but nothing seems to work. Does anyone have advice on a FREE budgeting plan or place to go to get your finances in order?... Read More
	Shopping Ideas for Nieces and Nephews? Posted by: Kylie on 11/22/2009 As a single gal moonlighting as the "cool aunt" for my half dozen of nieces of nephews (five to be exact - three boys and two girls between four and twelve years old), I always get extremely excited about planning out their gifts. Here are a few things I'm working on for them this year - feel free to use these gift ideas for your nieces and nephews too (and no, I'm not going to ruin the surprise since the kids don't read my blogs/posts on this site...although my sisters do so I'll ... Read More
	No longer on my own :) Posted by: mcoly618 on 11/18/2009 As of June 2010 I will no longer be living alone, struggling (at least not alone). As of yesterday I signed a lease for a great apartment with my boyfriend of three years. Its in a college town, but surprisingly not a dump. Its half of a house with an unfinished basement, kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a porch. Honestly it is exactly what we were searching for, in our price range, and close to campus. Now a days its honestly the little things like a free sofa we got la... Read More
	A big step Posted by: mcoly618 on 10/25/2009 So tomorrow, my boyfriend (of 3 years) and I are going to walk through our first apartment viewing. OH MY GOD! Besides my lack blinking right now, I can't help but have this overwhelming feeling of BLANK. The thing I've been longing for, wishing for, praying for is starting tomorrow. I have no idea what kinds of questions to ask, how to react, what to say, what to wear, etc. I can't help but feel confused and alone. Even though he will be there he has no ide... Read More
	Secret Single Behavior Posted by: thoughtsofadiva on 10/26/2009 My favorite TV show of all time is Sex and The City. I love everything SATC. Don't judge me! Anyway, there was an episode where the girls talked about their Secret Single Behavior. My girl at Broke in the City did a post on this and I thought I would steal her idea and make a post of my own. Secret Single Behaviors are behaviors you exhibit when you are alone at home but would never want your mate to see. Here are a few of my SSB: 1. Washing my hair. I kn... Read More

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