Happy Monday! The week is off to quite a big start over here. I am beyond excited to announce the “thing” that’s been in the works for weeks now. Effective today I am the general manager of Metro Fitness Club. Here is the press release that went out this morning with all the details… Jennifer DeCurtins [...]
Life Balance
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A Productive Streak
February 7, 2012 { 39 comments }It was fun to read your feelings on cilantro. It really does seem like a “love/hate” food but most of you were in the love camp. One reader, David, even posted a link to a NYT article that explains scientific evidence about why some people hate the taste of it. Pretty crazy! I happened to [...]
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Playtime + Downtime
February 5, 2012 { 12 comments }This weekend has been exactly what I needed it to be…relaxing. It’s been a nice mix of playtime time with friends versus downtime tackling “operation organize my life.” On Friday night I met up with some friends for dinner at 131 Main. I was coerced into ordering a Poma-tini while we waited for a table [...]
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A Story We Tell
January 31, 2012 { 20 comments }I am getting a very late start on blogging tonight but for good reasons. Most of you know that Tuesdays are my crazy days so there was no time during the day for any computer work and tonight I was invited to a Landmark Seminar with a friend. The seminar was part of a 10-week series [...]
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Getting Back To It
January 10, 2012 { 10 comments }I am slowly getting back into the swing of things over here. Exercise has been minimal and eats have still been pretty off (for me) but work has been super busy for the past two days. Lots and lots of teaching, training clients and yoga privates. Love it. Busiest time of the year! ;) A [...]
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2011 In Review: The Top 10
December 30, 2011 { 19 comments }I am not even sure what to think about 2011. I have said this at least 100 times but it has been a year of complete transformation. When I look back at January 1, 2011 I was working full-time in advertising, teaching two BodyPump classes per week and had just made the decision to go through [...]
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What you don’t see…
December 13, 2011 { 40 comments }My weeks start off so busy and then kind of taper off. I like it that way. It’s nice to be really productive at the beginning of the week and reduce the intensity as it goes on. Mondays and Tuesdays are usually my very busiest days of the week (remember my “Day in the Life” [...]
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Wednesday Workout and Wine
December 7, 2011 { 14 comments }And I’m back to a night update. Some of you have commented that you’ve missed seeing my updates when you check the blog in the morning. I know my blogging has been a little sporadic lately but like I mentioned in my December Updates post, I’m trying to figure out a balance that works for [...]
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December Updates
December 6, 2011 { 34 comments }Good news! Ever since the launch of the new blog design, I haven’t been able to respond to your comments. For some reason the response was showing up in the backend but not on the post. My blog guru fixed the issue last night so I will be responding to you again! It’s been killing [...]
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Transformation
November 20, 2011 { 14 comments }How many times have I said this? It has been a year of transformation. For the most part the transformation has been exciting and has left me feeling inspired and incredibly blessed. But it’s not all so easy. There comes a time when the shine wears off and reality sets in. And although I am [...]
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Fridays Are For Frites
November 12, 2011 { 5 comments }I am really enjoying my new schedule although it has been a bit of an adjustment. Instead of knowing that I’m going to be working between the hours of 8:30 and 5, I now find myself busy and free at random times and on random days. Thursdays are slow, Sundays are busy. I try to [...]
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(De)Clutter
November 7, 2011 { 24 comments }I am the first to admit that a big fault of mine is allowing myself to get all wrapped up in the day-to-day while pushing less interesting tasks to the side. I am terrible about staying on top of things that just don’t interest me. I will put them off and procrastinate like a champion. [...]
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Farewell October
October 31, 2011 { 9 comments }I cannot believe it is the last day of October. The holidays are right around the corner and 2011 will be over before we know it. This has been a big year for me. I completed yoga teacher training, received my personal trainer certification and made a huge career change. It’s all sitting a little [...]
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Reactions
October 27, 2011 { 22 comments }Lately, I have been focusing on having more control over the way that I react…to good news, bad news, frustrating situations, interactions with other people, etc. It’s easy to quickly react to events, situations and people without pausing to evaluate. And the pause is critical. It can provide a better view of the situation at [...]
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Career Change: One Month Check-In
October 21, 2011 { 26 comments }Four weeks ago today I left my career in advertising and announced my decision to pursue fitness full-time. When I walked out of my office for the last time I felt exhilarated but also a little scared. Here is a look at how things are going at the one month mark. I’m feeling… Happy. Work [...]
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A Day In The Life
October 18, 2011 { 31 comments }Whoa Tuesday. The busiest day of the week. Snapshot. 4:45 a.m. – alarm goes off, shower #1, make coffee, get dressed 5:30 a.m. – leave house for gym 6 a.m. – private yoga session 7 a.m. – teach a vinyasa flow class 8:30 a.m. – breakfast…smoothie (blueberries, banana, spinach, milk, ice, ground flax) and pumpkin [...]
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A 10 Year Vision
October 9, 2011 { 12 comments }My weekend ended on an inspirational note…with a Lululemon community goal sharing meeting. For newer readers, I am an ambassador for the Charlotte store. Tonight we had a gathering of Lululemon employees, ambassadors and community fitness pros to discuss our personal goals as well as our collective community goals. Lululemon has a huge goal setting [...]
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Decide What To Be And Go Be It
September 23, 2011 { 174 comments }Today starts a new direction in my life. After six years of working in marketing communications/advertising, I am leaving the field to pursue a career in fitness and wellness. This is my last day at work and on Monday I will officially be a full-time yoga teacher, group exercise instructor and personal trainer. In the [...]
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My Day in Three Photos
September 21, 2011 { 20 comments }I can sum up my day in with three photos. I made a peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich for breakfast when I got to work this morning. It was necessary after a late night and very early morning. I looked like a Girl Scout today. I packed these clothes in a half-asleep stupor at [...]
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When It’s Good, It’s Great
September 12, 2011 { 28 comments }I taught my normal Monday hot class this evening but it was one of those classes where everything seemed right. I felt instantly engaged and connected. The moment I walked in the studio door after a long afternoon at work, I knew it was going to be good. This is in stark contrast to last [...]
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Stress Less
August 30, 2011 { 30 comments }I am far from perfect. There are many things that I need to work on in life. I will spare you from the laundry list for now (we’re all a work in progress, right?) but one I want to touch on today is stressing less. Or more specifically – stressing smarter. This kind of covers [...]
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PBR – Certified Personal Trainer
August 22, 2011 { 73 comments }First things first, I apologize for waiting so long to get this post up but this is literally the first moment I’ve had to stop and even think about my blog since Saturday. So…the big news is that I am a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine! Let’s back up. Getting [...]
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About this week…
August 16, 2011 { 7 comments }Alright, as much as I hate to do this…I’m going to have to back off of the blog a little bit this week. Don’t despair, I have a few guest posts lined up for you (and they are awesome!) but I need some time off to focus on other things. I will try to pop [...]
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The Patience to Heal
August 4, 2011 { 29 comments }I’m not very good at slowing down. In case you haven’t noticed, I have a tendency to pack my days full of as many activities and commitments possible. I like to stick to a schedule and have a routine. And to be completely honest, I get a little anxious if something gets in the way [...]
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Happy August and BodyPump 78 Review
August 1, 2011 { 25 comments }I think it’s nice that August 1 happened to fall on a Monday. Once the initial shock of my alarm going off at 5 a.m. after three mornings of sleeping until almost 9 wore off, I found myself full of smiles and energy (only partly credited to multiple cups of coffee) thanks to the arrival [...]
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My 7 Links
July 22, 2011 { 10 comments }Happy Friday! :mrgreen: There’s a “My 7 Links” challenge going around the blog world right now. The idea is that you link back to seven old posts that deserve to be remembered and then tag five other bloggers to take on the challenge. I got tagged by Jen at This Runner’s Trials. One of the [...]
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Lighten Up! 5 Things I’m Loving
July 21, 2011 { 19 comments }This has been a pretty serious week here on Peanut Butter Runner. I thought it might be nice to lighten things up a bit today. So here I am with a Five Things I’m Loving post full of random awesomeness! (p.s. total credit goes to Ashley for the topic idea – she is the originator [...]
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Take Responsibility
July 17, 2011 { 71 comments }I have decided that my favorite thing to do is write a positive, motivational post at the beginning of the week. It feels good to start the week out with energy, positivity and a reminder of all the good and happy things that we have to be grateful for. I wasn’t sure if I should [...]
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The Things You Don’t See
July 14, 2011 { 14 comments }Recently I have received quite a few questions through email and comments on posts about my daily eats. The questions mainly focus on what I eat throughout the day, when I snack and if I show everything I eat on the blog. I most definitely think this is worth addressing for everyone. First and foremost, [...]
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Staying Busy
July 12, 2011 { 19 comments }I really appreciate your support and encouraging comments regarding my running hiatus due to my nagging hamstring injury. Sometimes I feel really guilty that I can’t give you all as much of the “runner” part of PBR that I’d like to. Trust me, I want to be out there running and racing so badly…but I [...]
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Positivity and the Pool
July 11, 2011 { 36 comments }I hope your Monday is off to a great start! Recently, I’ve been all about committing to starting my week with a positive attitude. Instead of looking for things to dread about Monday and the work week, I focus on all the fun and exciting things I get to do. These things can be as [...]
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Dinner Deliciousness + Food Philosophy Update
July 5, 2011 { 40 comments }I like to think that most of the dinners that Brandon and I prepare are pretty up there on the delicious scale but the past two nights have been extra special. I love cooking at home and get really excited to try new recipes and ingredients – especially when the results are outstanding! Do not [...]
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Summer Reading List
June 23, 2011 { 25 comments }I have a little confession: sometimes I struggle with actually getting around to writing posts that I have promised you guys. It’s not that I don’t want to write them – it’s just that cannot seem to find the time! You were a huge help suggesting books before our trip to Jamaica (which by the [...]
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Prayers
June 19, 2011 { 49 comments }Hi friends. How was your weekend? Mine was really nice. Catch up on part one – a yoga teacher training reunion, a 9-mile long run, meeting up with a PBR reader and more. Part two of my weekend was equally as fantastic and involved an Italian dinner, going to see Bridesmaids, teaching yoga, getting an [...]
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Beating the Blahs
June 7, 2011 { 28 comments }I truly appreciate your encouragement and kind words on today’s post. I really needed to get that out there. I promise to keep you updated on how things are going – good and bad. You know what helps when you’re feeling blah? The cute face of my sunbathing sweet golden retriever! ;) Seriously, it’s 90 [...]
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Let’s Get Real
June 7, 2011 { 55 comments }Fresh on the heels of my post preaching the importance of staring the week with a positive attitude, I’m finding myself in a bit of a funk today. My stomach is in knots and I’m feeling a little off. Normally, I would just recognize it and quietly wait for it to pass but this morning [...]
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Sunsets
May 26, 2011 { 25 comments }My favorite time of day during our vacation in Jamaica was sunset. Unfortunately, the first day we arrived I missed sunset because I passed out cold on the beach in sheer exhaustion. But each day after that my favorite thing to do in the evenings was shower, change into comfy clothes and have a cocktail [...]
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Face Matters: Part Two
May 4, 2011 { 24 comments }I am completely overwhelmed by your comments, advice and sympathy on last night’s post about dealing with skin issues. I feel so lucky to be a part of such a smart and supportive network of women. I have a lot to research and consider after reading all of your comments. There were so many helpful [...]
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Goal Setters
April 25, 2011 { 3 comments }Where do I even start? The responses to the 300 Strong post are unbelievable. I can’t even get over how amazing you all are. The things you want to achieve in the next 300 days are INCREDIBLE. Every time I received a new comment, I found myself absolutely glowing with happiness and excitement. Thank you [...]
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Teamwork
April 19, 2011 { 29 comments }It is a beautiful night in Charlotte. We ate dinner outside and now I’m set up with my computer blogging with a glass of wine, candles and music. So nice! Similar to this set up but no fire tonight! We really enjoy time on our patio. :) I started today with ashtanga. Ever since I [...]
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Cookout, Coconut, BodyPump and a Winner
April 11, 2011 { 20 comments }Sullie says thank you for all of the get well wishes. She is feeling much better! So, I gave up on my blog post last night before I made it to dinner. I was too tired! We went over to my in law’s for a cook out. Loving this beautiful weather in Charlotte. Another outdoor [...]
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A Case of the Mondays
March 28, 2011 { 23 comments }I had a case of the Mondays today. First, I had to sub out my BodyPump class due to some shoulder issues I’m struggling with. Second, I planned on running this morning but it was pouring down rain so I couldn’t get my workout in. And third, it was just one of those days at [...]
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What Makes You Feel Alive?
March 21, 2011 { 29 comments }Thanks for the input on my yoga playlist. What I heard loud and clear is that you guys would rather hear mainstream/modern music rather than new age, “yoga-y” music. I feel the same way and am happy to cater to that! Here is what I ended up with for tomorrow’s class. What do you think!? [...]
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PBR At Capacity
March 14, 2011 { 18 comments }I knew when I decided to commit to teacher training that my life was going to get even busier than it was before. I can honestly say that I have felt relatively in control of everything and still able to maintain my normal routine through the past two and a half months of training. So [...]
