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The Body as a Gift, not a Tool

On November 9, 2018February 28, 2019 By amandakusekIn MovingLeave a comment

I had a disappointing turn of events last Sunday. I was having a totally normal day, normal workout, normal life stuff, when out of nowhere my lower back seized up and really started to hurt. By Monday morning I was in excruciating pain and other than getting older I couldn’t pinpoint a culprit. Not immediately, …

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Seriously, I Don’t Have a Gym Membership

On May 12, 2017May 11, 2017 By amandakusekIn MovingLeave a comment

I am well aware that there's a lot of problems with this statement. Draft after draft of this post butt up against them and I kept trying to counter any argument that could be made and make sure I didn't leave anyone out. Exhausting. So... Disclaimers 1. I am not anti-gym. I love the gym! …

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Quick and Effective Memorial Day Weekend Workout

On May 22, 2015May 22, 2015 By amandakusekIn MovingLeave a comment

This is a weekend to remember those who have served us, relax, unwind, and welcome summer. That's why I’ve created a short and sweet workout that you’ll be able to squeeze in anytime and anywhere. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and by the end, your heart rate will be up, you’ll be burning …

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Trim the Fat: John Irving

On October 28, 2014April 30, 2015 By amandakusekIn Moving, On Writing1 Comment

I attribute a lot of my focus and drive to having a fitness routine. I've learned that consistency is key in both keeping a writing habit and a fitness regimen. I grew up like most young writers do, with a romanticized view of being a tortured writer. Drinking, addiction, and depression riddle the biographies of …

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Trim the Fat: Kurt Vonnegut

On August 26, 2014April 30, 2015 By amandakusekIn Moving, On WritingLeave a comment

Writers are so often pigeonholed as alcoholic smokers that I grew up thinking that my passion for words could only be realized with a few too many stiff drinks and an addictive personality. I’ve come to find that there are all kinds of writers with all kinds of coping mechanisms to escape, support, and in …

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