Tag Archives: crossfit

I Joined A Gym

Posted on September 27, 2018 by janieleeds

I know what you’re thinking. After the whole CrossFit failure, you’re probably wondering why I joined a gym. Well, I am too because I hate to work out. Sweating to the oldies felt more fun so how the heck I … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged crossfit, endorphin, free trial, gym buddy, gym membership, hate to exercise, lose weight, motivation to go to the gym, need advice, richard simmons, sweating to the oldies, working out | 10 Comments

Feeding Both Wolves

Posted on August 27, 2018 by janieleeds

I don’t know if you’ve heard the story about the wise grandfather who tells his grandson about the two wolves fighting inside each of us. While I’m shortening the parable so that I don’t bore you by being long-winded, the … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged bad girl, crossfit, ex-wife of a narcissist, feed the good wolf, good girl syndrome, good vs bad, healing after divorce, quitting smoking, relationships, two wolves fighting, wolf parable | 4 Comments

Divorced With A Spring In My Step

Posted on April 2, 2018 by janieleeds

Being divorced gets infinitely better when we feel like we are healing. There are signs along the way that we are processing the new chapter and accepting what our lives really are right now. I fought it like a wildcat … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged being alone and liking it, being me, changes, crossfit, dark chocolate, finding my mojo, fun, healing after divorce, love yourself, new clothes, pamper, Paris Can Wait, perfume, quitting smoking, relationships | 15 Comments

Maybe, Maybe, Maybe

Posted on March 21, 2018 by janieleeds

Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s the start of spring (if it ever gets here). Maybe it’s that the weather is getting warmer so I can’t hide under the layers of clothing and I’m embarrassed that I’ve gained a little … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged aging bodies, bad hair day, crossfit, depression, getting old overnight, getting rid of wrinkles, help for aging skin, humor, life, magic, midlife, mirror talk, nightmare, outer beauty, over age 50, problems women complain about, weight gain | 6 Comments

Uncompromising Doesn’t Mean B*tch

Posted on March 8, 2018 by janieleeds

I compromised my whole life. I put myself last on the list for ages, in many situations. I did what I felt was right by putting others first. I lost sight of myself because of my decisions. While I won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, daily prompt, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged #internationalwomensday, bitch, changes, crest white strips, crossfit, health, manicure, new me, quitting smoking, spirituality, taking care of me | 15 Comments

Shedding Encrusted Layers

Posted on February 21, 2018 by janieleeds

With every step out of my comfort box, I feel like I am shedding the old me. Perhaps it’s because walking down the stairs since Monday’s first CrossFit class feels like agony. And now that I’ve entertained at the second … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged a new me, changes, crossfit, dragon, dragon scales, fitness, health, humor, lifting weights, meathead, sexist, sore after workout, upside down push ups | 8 Comments

CrossFit and Janie – A New Bond!

Posted on February 20, 2018 by janieleeds

Hello Everyone! I’m sorry I haven’t written in a few days, but I have been a bit busy. READ: I started a CrossFit class and boy am I sore! I decided to get my body in gear finally and hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, addiction, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged being 50 and exercising, crossfit, exercise, exercising for the first time, gymnast rings, healthy me, medicine balls, putting me first, quitting, skipping rope | 24 Comments