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July 27, 2017
Optimal Thrive Registration is OPEN
We just wrapped our first Optimal Thrive nutrition program, and many of the “Thrivers” are moving into our Optimal Thrive Advanced Program (OTAP)! Are YOU (YES YOU!) ready to THRIVE? Registration is now open for the OCTOBER extended eight-week program. Go here to learn what others are saying about Optimal Thrive. What the program entails and the program syllabus Learn more
July 24, 2017
Marathon Training & The Giveaway: Week 5
Week 5 of official marathon training is complete. The Giveaway is also well under way – thank you to all who have participated! The Overall Life and Training Update I have run 43 miles in the last 8 days–which may not seem like a lot to some, but it is a LOT to many, and a lot to me. I feel
July 19, 2017
Meredith, a Marathon and a Race Chair: Week 4.5 of 17
Week 4 of official marathon training is in the books, and some of Week 5… And I have tired legos. But first, I know that you are ALL wondering how our lizard is doing. I’ll be honest, this pet was not on my list of favorites when we got him. He’s a bearded dragon, and you can read about his homecoming
July 18, 2017
Career, Escape and Substance Abuse: Chicken or Egg?
I am a sober person and also a recovering attorney. I struggled for many years with drinking and a lot of it was compounded in law school, and on as I continued to practice law. But I drank before law school, too. So which came first? Chicken or the egg? Are lawyer-types naturally prone to drug/alcohol abuse OR is the
July 12, 2017
The MYTH of Balance: Yes, Myth.
“All I need in my life is BALANCE, right?” Wrong. YOUR BRAVE MIND is back! With TWO back-to-back programs in the month of August. It’s time to debunk the myth of balance. [That’s right: we said MYTH.] In our BRAND NEW 10 DAY online event, join America’s Achievement Expert, Deb Cheslow, and me, Meredith Atwood, as we delve into the myth
July 9, 2017
Meredith and a Marathon: Week 3 of 17 Marathon Training
“If you want real freedom in your life, you must make a decision to stop allowing external events to shape your happiness.” – Tony Robbins Week 3 of official marathon training is done. I started to write that don’t feel any more accomplished than I did in Week 1 training. BUT, that’s not true. Often, I fail to see the forest
July 7, 2017
Losing Sight of Shore (and a GIVEAWAY!)
Podcast Episode Sponsored by Saris #Ad FTC Disclosure Four women set out to row across the Pacific Ocean, from America to Australia. As they rowed over 8,000 miles during their nine months at sea, they overcame extreme mental and physical challenges to make history. (Um. Let me say that again…. they ROWED from San Francisco… to Australia. Nine months at
July 6, 2017
What is YOUR Art?
What is YOUR art? Do you know what it is… but you aren’t doing it? Do you know what your art is, but are afraid to share it? Back in 2011, I took a trip to San Diego where I spent some time with my favorite ladies, including Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Giving by Design (Episode 7 of the podcast).
July 5, 2017
Party in the Back! Peachtree Road Race 2017 – The Swim Bike Mom Report
Anyone who lives in Atlanta, Georgia knows that the term “Hotlanta” (while annoying) is also a fairly accurate description of our fair city. And you gotta love heading out for a race and hearing, “This is the hottest day of the year so far!” Aw, come on, Hotlanta. The AJC Peachtree Road Road Race is the world’s largest 10k, boasting 60,000 runners
July 1, 2017
Meredith, a Marathon, and a GIVEAWAY: Week 2 of 17
Week 2 of the official marathon training is sort of in the books (I still have a short run tomorrow.) I am doing my best to update everyone at least once a week on the training and more since this is truly a big effort on everyone’s part, especially with the fundraising. For those of you who don’t know, I
