I was back in Southern California this past week where I learned about something called “June Gloom”. I didn’t think California was ever gloom, however, while the rest of us are finally hitting our stride of summer days, California is overcast and even a little chilly the closer you are to the ocean. Expecting temperatures in mid-eighties I packed accordingly – lightweight romper, a pair of white capris, short sleeve blouse, etc. Big mistake for this warm weather babe! 

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It’s true what they say, “you can’t out-train a bad diet”.  At the core of every fit individual is a healthy diet.  For me that’s a diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, fat and includes a balance of indulgences, but we’ve all been on the excessive side of indulgence at one time or another.  When that happens to me I believe in a good ass-kicking workout to get me back on track.  You can’t out-train a bad diet, but you can turn your training up a notch!

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There are few constants in this world, but one I have come to expect in the 9 years I’ve lived in Oregon is beautiful, warm, summer-like weather the first weekend of May.  I know this because I typically have a Cinco de Mayo party this weekend, and  every year it’s been so warm that we’ve had to race the ice from melting in our margaritas.  I din’t have the party this year.  Mostly because I didn’t think the weather would deliver. Instead, the hubs and I went to the Portland Kentucky Derby, and today I write this post from my deck under the hot sun.   The weekend did not disappoint.

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