Tall Tara

So I did it. Went Paleo, made a lot of jokes and then somewhere during the challenge, totally amazed myself.

Six weeks of eating like a caveman. And all I have to show for it are these six-pack abs.
(No seriously. Pictures coming soon.)
If you want to catch up with my Paleo journey, you can read about [...]

This is my challenge for the next six weeks.
Starting tomorrow, my diet can be summed up in this one line: meats, vegetables, nuts & seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.
You read that correctly. No dairy, no potatoes, no grains and, gulp, no beer. (You know that I really like beer, yes?)
Fortunately, my personal [...]

It was time for something drastic.
I had heard stories of this CrossFit, whispered rumors about meetings in the basement of a former church, mentions of tough workouts, amazing results and top-notch athletes. A friend even suggested I check it out. Two years ago.
But recently, taking a different route home from work, I stumbled across a [...]

Inspired by the intriguing TLC show and almost as ridiculous…

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I’m a little embarrassed. But if telling my story helps other women to know when it’s happening to them, then I’m glad to share.

(Also, TLC, if you’re reading, let’s talk reality backpacking shows. Think a little less Survivorman and a little more Animal House. Have your [...]