has started the party! See you next year! http://ping.fm/h3YwD #happy2011

is headed out for her last run of the year! Wishing you the best of health & happiness in 2011!

wishes you a Merry Christmas!

#faveholidaygreetings2010 http://ping.fm/xpH84 Jingle with adorable kids. (Literally, kids.)

Pandora is insisting that I really want to listen to John Mayer today. Really?

18 miles no problem! On to glycogen replenishment...

These were great last year & the year before: http://ping.fm/6gSmO & http://ping.fm/EPJul #faveholidaygreetings2010 starring you!

has started a list of #faveholidaygreetings2010 http://ping.fm/uhZy8 I especially like the dog who sings "gay apparel".

wonders if "pine mouth" will be exploited for weight loss. It seems to make carbs, especially sugar, taste awful.

googled "bitter soapy taste after eating carbs" & discovered I got "pine mouth" from eating pesto crackers last Fri. So random.

rolls eyes at latest vitamin D news smackdown: http://ping.fm/FYpQL VS http://ping.fm/FiVY7

gave her kitties a drinking straw. All fitness equipment should be so cheap...

may nd a nw kyboard.

10 miles with blue skies, clear views, & dolphins helping out with the pacing.

will see you at the Oceanside Turkey Trot! Happy Thanksgiving!

So... anyone else cleaning their house today? LOL

was hoping for lots of clever Beaver-Trojan headlines on Twitter, & was very surprised that most people were just reporting the score.

finished. To do: dry off, eat, sleep until Tue.

is psyching up for 16 miles in the rain...

#FITip Get your sleep during the week & remember to eat well the night before your long run. #learnfrommyfail :*)

Pilots say, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. Along that idea... today's 12-miler was a good run.

thanks all Veterans today and every day!

wonders why ping.fm works for her kitty posts, but not her fit posts...

congratulations NYC Marathoners & DFW 3-Day Walkers!

has clean kitties... wet, annoyed, clean kitties.

ran a nice, short run. Only 10 miles haha!

Ooh! Leftovers!

needs a pocket.

#FITip Granny smith apples, butternut squash, and broccoli, heated with a little butter, turned out yummier than I expected.

#FITip UCLA nuts vs pretzels study: http://ping.fm/voNR0 Pistachios led to greater BMI & triglyceride reduction.

wishes everyone a safe and happy #Halloween!

#FITip 2 more non-candy #Halloween treats: stickers & temp tattoos!

#FITip Another nonsweet #Halloween treat: yoyos!

will be posting a few more fun non-candy treat ideas before #Halloween. Please pass them along if you like them!

#FITip Mini bottles of bubbles & small blowup beach balloons are more fun non-candy #Halloween treats, found in the party favor section!

#FITip Safer pumpkin carving with tips from my good friend Nita: http://ping.fm/EQof8 #jackolantern #halloween

UPDATE: #Halloween treats that will get you beat up by my friend Nicole: pennies, raisins, pencils, toothbrushes, small vegetables

#FITip Another fun non-candy #Halloween treat: bouncey balls! (But don't put 'em in your mouth, kids...)

Health tip: Do not give out pennies for #Halloween. My friend Nicole will beat you up.

#FITip Play-Doh comes in mini-packs for a fun #Halloween treat that's sugar-free.

8 mile run with great company, lots of happy happy messages, kitty purring on lap, ready to doze off to Battlestar Galactica... #lifeisgood

does not think caffeine is all evil, btw. #fortherecord

Death by caffeine: http://ping.fm/gWhsp (#FITip You can also look up how much caffeine your favorite drinks have.)

#FITip If you're ever in Holden Beach, NC in October, go for a run along the water.

got off a plane & literally pulled this from my @$$ today. http://ping.fm/p/RkuKl Must've sat on it onboard... well, that's my story...

today's photo adventure...

spent a little time at ATL this weekend. Y'all talk so cute!

found some
clean, flat beach for barefoot running! Whee!

#1 zombie survival rule: CARDIO #FITip

just saw my kitty attack my calendar. ThwaPOW!!! Sometimes I feel like doing that too.

thought this doorstop photos was pretty funny: http://ping.fm/drdNC Happy Monday!

#FITip Scramble eggs with frozen veggies (I like spinach & bell peppers), then top with salsa.

heard a mom yell after her kid, "HEY!!! NO RUNNING!" I started snickering because we were in a running store.

ran 12.5 miles and is savoring her post-run carb indulgence.

ran 12.5 miles and is savoring her post-run carb indulgence.

#FITip Sign up for http://ping.fm/dxnxr now. Seriously. It'll sell out, and you'll be sorry...

likes it on the floor by the couch right when I come home.

#FITip Hey, you're ok! http://ping.fm/hwTzk Chill out song for your anxious moments...

is celebrating Squirrel Awareness Week.

has her IT hat on...

Mmmf. :-P Ok done with that experiment.

wonders how bad her powdered vitamins would taste in plain water...

played ice cube hockey with kitties.

#FITip 15% off "Find Your Happy Pace" shirt! http://www.onemoremilerunning.com/saleitems/cat_saleItems.html

#FITip Not a myth! Gargling with salt water helps when you're sick! http://ping.fm/qjmsx

#FITip Cheer my friend Melissa at the Olympic distance OC Triathlon in Mission Viejo on 10/10/10 http://ping.fm/RYoSP

is training at the beach. Life is good.

OK Go vids, including treadmill. Latest has cute doggies! http://ping.fm/U76Lo Thx: @zefrank #okgo

#FITip Overwhelmed by sheer number of tips for weight loss & fitness? Consult a health/fitness pro to focus on a few that may help you MOST.

Kitties finished their last bag of kitten food. *sigh* They grow up so fast...

couldn't have thought up Deep Fried Beer if I had money on it... http://ping.fm/y1ong #UNFITip

ran 10.2 miles. +.2 is what happens when you miss the turnaround street.

#FITip Peet's White Choc Mocha (@Peets_Tweets) can be a good recovery drink, but it's high in calories per cup, so watch the portions.

#FITip A small Masala Chai Latte from Peet's (@Peets_Tweets) makes a good recovery drink for a workout, even if you're watching calories.

#FITip 10 tips for runners that save your joints: http://ping.fm/98UCP active.com gets 5 stars for this article!

My buddy Mike posted some videos on how NOT to work out: http://ping.fm/V68cc #UNFITip

#FITip Be sure to check for iPods before your wash your workout stuff. Thanks: @mommycanrun

ran 9 miles, trained a client, had coffee with a running buddy, is hanging with hubby, & has NOTHING ELSE planned. #awesomesaturday

#FITip Carlsbad Marathon& Half expected to sell out in October. Sign up NOW, especially for Triple-Crown: http://ping.fm/nkIRZ

Dear #Apple, I'll forgive you for the last #iPod #shuffle if you test the new one with runners & workouts. PS: I volunteer to test! Kthxbai!

Has anyone tried these on a run or workout yet? http://ping.fm/UdMwa #apple #ipod #shuffle #runners Last shuffle was really awful...

Wow! They sell Red Bull Smoothies! #UNFITip

laughs hardest when Alan says stuff like this sincerely, without trying to be funny at all.

Hubby Alan describing 2 hawks: They were acting pretty hostile. I don't know if they were different species, or if it was a mating thing.

ran 7 miles (even made it up the hill & sprinted the finish!), taught a bootcamp class, a started with an awesome new client! #happysaturday

just discovered http://ping.fm/rzylm Where have I been?

#FITip Get this book from @runcoachjason http://ping.fm/87ixK Lots of AWESOME workouts for runners, boot camp, and weight loss.

#FITip Went to an EXCELLENT running clinic by http://ping.fm/jcbMs All runners, trainers, & coaches should sign up for next year!

is wondering if some glute hypertrophy would be worth the effort. #bedonkadonk

#FITip If you want to run fast, slow down. 60-80% of your training should be at an easy pace. And get some sleep, will ya?

Today, my run went something like: started off easy, & then backed off. #UNFITip

Pinnacle Aviation Academy at Palomar Airport is giving away free Learn to Fly seminars today!

wishes everyone luck at AFC tomorrow! Hope it stays cold for ya!

#FITip For more fat loss & health benefits in less time, the secret is to increase intensity. Ask a trainer how to push it + keep it safe.

gets the distinct impression that the kitties are just humoring me.

ran 5 miles, then gave the kitties a bath. What's your double-workout for the day?

#FITip My clients did 100 pushups during their workout! Break them up into 10 sets of 10. It's challenging, but not as bad as it sounds.

#FITip Try planning workouts 3 weeks at a time or meals 3 weeks at a time. I also try to form habits 21 days at a time.

#FITip Try making plans 3 wks at a time. When I was an engineering mgr, I saw that people planned out 3 wks ahead well, but not much more.

notices that summer colds & flus are making the rounds right now. Keep your hands clean & get plenty of sleep. #FITip

#FITip Try eating 2 fruits & 2 cups of NON-potato-or-corn vegetables a day for 21 days. 1/2 cup berries counts as 1 fruit.

proceeded to leave my phone & calendar at the training studio. #mondaystrikesagain

turned off alarm in my sleep, left my wallet at home, & lost a status update somewhere. Yay Monday take 2! :*)

turned off my alarm in my sleep and left my wallet at home. I heart Mondays! :*)

For Natalie, who is having a slow-as-molasses day: http://ping.fm/CTaN0 #yoga #humor #lightbulb

What activities bring you the most joy, & what physical activities enable you to enjoy them? http://ping.fm/I54dq #weekofgrace

What was your latest rant & who did you rant to? http://ping.fm/kV1io #weekofgrace

loves how animals don't care that they're gimpy. http://ping.fm/FqitJ Please consider adopting a #rescue #pet !

#FITip Who cares what you can't do? Move what you've got & just keep moving! http://ping.fm/FqitJ #cute #kitten #rescue

Heard on megaphone at #sfmarathon 2nd half start: HEY GUYS! HELP OUT THE POTTY LINE & USE THE BUSHES! Hehe! Thx boys! Thx megaphone man!

Congrats to all San Francisco Marathon finishers! And thanks to the city of SF for such a pretty run! #sfmarathon

just saw a corgi puppy & my brain exploded from the cuteness.

If I subscribe to a #podcast, is there an #apple setting to automatically download it #inmysleep to my #iPhone via #wireless #network?

#FITip If you exercise regularly & you're feeling tired or worn out, try 2-3 lighter or shorter or slower workouts + a full rest day.

met my sis for dinner. We both wore running hats and the exact same race shirts. Awesome.

#FITip A double-workout 3 days/week may be easier to schedule than working out 6 days/week.

is humbled by fit peeps doing double workouts! Did unplanned 3rd workout last night. Now I'm really hungry. #UNFITip

is experiencing difficulty with network & coming up with clever retort for @declan :)

Double workout day: Early morning hot yoga + afternoon strength training. #FITip Anyone else double-training today?

ROFL! Best missing cat posters ever! http://ping.fm/M5xuK PS: Shannon can't be real. Only 1 photo of cat?. I have over 100.

Another 60-sec workout for office breaks: Juggle weighted balls! #FITip Thx: @spassmeister

has an AWESOME runners tan. :-| Any suggestions on correcting my "shorts"? Prize to best solution thx.

had fun writing her low-to-no-pressure sales and guaranteed workouts policies. http://bit.ly/9oakfV #shamelessselfpromo

Take breaks at work with a 60-second workout: 15 pushups (knees or toes), 15 chair dips, 15 side lunges each leg. #FITip

July is Anti-Boredom Month! See previous post for quote of the month.

"Aerobics" comes from two Greek words: aero, meaning "ability to" & bics, meaning "withstand tremendous boredom.” --Dave Barry

tried to read the winning sentence out loud with a straight face & failed. http://www.bulwer-lytton.com Enjoy!

Hmmm... automagic URL shortening fail...

Some quotes on freedom: http://cparkburke.com/20100705/some-quotes-on-freedom/ #FITips #independenceday

My favorite Basic Instructions comic strip mocking marathons on a customizable mug! http://goo.gl/7gYI Buy it for your runner friends!

It occurred to me the other day that I should drive a Honda Fit and my captain hubby should drive a Pilot. #honda #fan

Did anything else happen in June that made you feel grateful? http://goo.gl/GypV #weekofgrace

Thanks for your votes & please keep voting! http://goo.gl/f4o8 Help my friend Kerry go Beyond the Horizon on Oprah's OWN!

What's the best advice you've received on approaching a crisis, & who gave it to you? http://goo.gl/d6AW #weekofgrace

My friends David and Tina of Jamroc 101 in Encinitas tell Fox the secrets of healthy Jamaican cooking! http://goo.gl/eu0X #FITip

Happy Monday! What are the three best things about your chosen profession? http://goo.gl/Bq64 #weekofgrace

Write about a recent compliment that made your day. http://goo.gl/qDPz #weekofgrace

What’s the best mistake you ever made, that you are grateful for now? http://goo.gl/OgYT #weekofgrace

ran 8-minute miles today!!! Well... 1 or 2 minutes at a time, anyways. :*) #FITip #intervals

My friend Kerry is trying out for her own show with Oprah! Please vote for her! http://goo.gl/f4o8

Interesting blog capturing trends at a dating web site: http://blog.okcupid.com #FITip #dating #singles Thx: Dan P

decided to do some research. As a service to the public good, I tried eating more cupcakes. http://goo.gl/OSET #UNFITip #cupcakediet

What are things that you appreciate about where you live now, or the places you have lived? http://goo.gl/dmoo #weekofgrace

What are things that you appreciate, that are common to all or most of your good friends? http://goo.gl/MfE7 #weekofgrace

#FITip Farmers Market coming to Mission Hills 7/25! http://goo.gl/YljQ Thx: Blake @ FT Mission Hills

is 0.57 Shaqs! Shaq your @shaqtion at http://shaqtion.com #rofl Thx: @cherspark

Carlsbad Library gives you 1 child/teen ticket Legoland for signing up for the reading program. #FITip #kids Thx: Christina W

Dear Procrastinating Kids: http://goo.gl/XGRH Love, Dad #fathersday #diy

From my mom: A dad must "up" himself 3X on his daughter's wedding day: Show up, pay up, & shut up! :*) Have an amazing day all you dads!

thought the Father's Day postcard selection at postsecret.com this week was pretty cool.

is now a huge fan of Yelp! Had an amazingly happy breakfast at Anepalco's Cafe in Orange County thanks to #Yelp!

took 35 seconds to count 97 stone steps from the wooden deck to the top of Stone Steps Beach in Encinitas. #FITip

voted!

finds few foods as untasty and unappealing as soy cheez... but today, I discovered kelp noodles.

thinks it would be nice if Apple gave you an iTunes gift certificate if your iPod breaks during a race. :*) #apple #ipod #rnrmarathon

high fives all Rock N Roll runners!

#FITip Looking forward to the VO2Max Distance Running Clinic http://goo.gl/0fNE Jason's articles are in Runner's World all the time.

#FITip 1/2 package Misoyaki Turbot + 1/3 bag frozen brown rice (both from Trader Joe's) = yummy & satisfying meal for about 300 calories.

#FITip If you're running the Rock N Roll Marathon on Sunday, STOP RUNNING NOW & REST! There's NO cramming for marathons!

had her coffee &... I like my house! I like my job! I like my hubby! I like my cats! I like my stuff! I can do anything! *yeah yeah yeah*

congratulates runners at the Vista Strawberry 5K! And thanks to all the volunteers!

ran 3 miles at tempo, then 3 miles of intervals. ROCK N ROLL HALF I AM READY FOR YA! Ok, naptime...

#FITip Central Park Run: 15 x 1 min fast + 1 min walk

United warms your nuts for you in 1st Class. I wonder why they don't advertise this...

#FITip Hill repeats: run uphill 20-60 seconds, then walk down to where you started. Try 10 repeats. Don't forget to warm up first!

#FITip Running up a hill & walking down has a natural work:recover ratio of about 1:2 (for example, run 30 sec up, walk 1 min down).

#FITip Now THIS is how to start your day! http://goo.gl/7OwO Go Jessica!

can't beat the British for this kind of funny. http://goo.gl/Yt6p

must... resist... Plants vs. Zombies...

iHAT&T

Love & happies to all the mommies! http://goo.gl/Oet0

#FITip Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life... It is of great importance to the morale. -Elsa Schiaparelli http://goo.gl/qofu

Yah!!! 12 miles!!!

#FITip Try 100 dips today! Do 10-20 at a time throughout the day!

Omg. Kitten just figured out how to use a door knob.

#FITip Britney Spears: The Hook Up - Distance & Metabolism Building Run (169 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~pq20e

#FITip Berlin: The Metro - Distance & Metabolism Building Run (169 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ *http://blip.fm/~pq1z6

Jill applauds Lane Bryant, & I'm geekily thrilled with the latest from Facebook. http://goo.gl/R0nm #weekofgrace

Kris gets a lift from a secret sister http://goo.gl/ZxYF & remembers a loving family. http://goo.gl/dMGf #weekofgrace

#FITip Anything else that happened in April that made you feel grateful? http://goo.gl/xg1N #weekofgrace

@hjanepark is mad at Twitter because it won't let her connect. THAT'S MY MOM, TWITTER!!! STOP HARSHING HER MELLOW & GET IT TOGETHER!!!

#FITip More habits for #21days: 100 burpees throughout your day, 1 pullup or arm hang per day, OR stretch right before your sleep.

#FITip Habits to try for #21days: Eat a bigger breakfast, brown bag your lunch, keep fruit on your desk, OR switch to half-decaf.

#FITip Write a little about someone who recently made a difference to you. http://goo.gl/ZxYF #weekofgrace

#FITip What is the best advice you got about your career and who gave it to you? http://goo.gl/Gymy #weekofgrace

Mike credits his "loud" childhood friends for helping him tolerate risks & become more outgoing. http://goo.gl/dMGf #weekofgrace

#FITip Read the comments for healthy habits from Dr. Pia & Jill! http://goo.gl/Ehm4 #weekofgrace

would vote for adding an extra weekend day between Sat & Sun. :*)

#FITip What friendships while growing up did you value then and now? http://goo.gl/dMGf #weekofgrace

#FITip What positive habits and routines in your life do you appreciate most? http://goo.gl/Ehm4 #weekofgrace

#FITip More habits to try for 21 days: Check your tires before you drive. Leave your keys in the same place. 1 stretch before bed. #21days

#FITip Suggested habits to try for 21 days: Limit salt, sugar, alcohol, or caffeine. Wake up 1 hour earlier. 20 burpees every day. #21days

What is your favorite charitable organization, & why is it worth supporting? http://goo.gl/5yBa #weekofgrace

Ooh! $15 tickets to Legoland on MAY 1! Call (760) 929-1555 to have your tickets emailed to you! http://ping.fm/3RAKP

#FITip Think of a habit to form for the 1st 21 days of May! Still thinking of mine...

has featured guests on her blog all next week! http://ping.fm/XjoeK #weekofgrace

Problem somewhat resolved... hubby turned on TV... we are apparently smarter than 5th graders.

Gah! Want to turn on TV to watch Lost... but severe aversion to Dancing is preventing me...

#FITip Mother's Day Gift for San Diego North County Moms from my friend Kerry! http://ping.fm/VEzxz 1-HR Massage for $39

Primary - The Cure - Intermediate Run (172 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ http://blip.fm/~oxhxo

Shout out to all Boston Marathon runners, especially my buddy Richard!

discovered how to make whipped cream cream cheese frosting. #UNFITip

#FITip Throw up your arms and yell "woo hoo!" or "yatta!" as you cross the finish! #happyracephoto

#FITip Save some energy for your sprint finish! #happyracephoto

#FITip Look for the photographers! Smile, wave, & look into the cameras! #happyracephoto

Hmmm... it seems that ping.fm ate my #happyracephoto posts...

#FITip Always look like you're dying in your race photos? Try the following tips... #happyracephoto

Hahaha! 3 types of race photos: "Woo hoo!" "Skipped the class on running form." & "Please shoot me now." http://ping.fm/ae4bj

#FITip Teaching Mike's boot camp tomorrow 9:30-10am @ Moonlight Beach! Mike told me to be evil! MUAHAHAHA! Join in for a TOUGH workout!

My super-awesome-impressive sis is featured on @Qualcomm_Life this week... and... she's tweeting about... fish tacos. Nice. #q_cp

#FITip Another sprint from Carlsbad 5000! Get Over It - OK Go (186 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ http://blip.fm/~ok15h

#FITip Sprinted to Hey Baby by No Doubt at Carlsbad 5000 (188 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ http://blip.fm/~ok0yz

finished Carlsbad 5000 All Day 25K with sis! Yay! :)

#FITip Good luck to everyone at the Carlsbad 5000 tomorrow! See you there!

will not be running NYC Marathon this year. Anyone in San Diego make the lottery?

was picking up Capt Hubby at the airport when I noticed all the cars and signs bouncing around. I thought, WOW it's windy!

My sister's fortune: You are a happy man. :-| Yay.

My Easter fortune cookie said: You love life very much. :-) Yay! That was nice!

Kitten Game of the Day: Thundercats

If you liked my cupcake link, this one should keep you happily busy for a while. http://ping.fm/ogXcf Why, look! Butterfly attacks again!

#FITip Self-defense classes for women & teens in North County, San Diego. http://ping.fm/9F4d8

has decided that workouts are just too hard to sell & is proud to announce Christine Burke Cupcakes! http://ping.fm/AX8sm

#FITip Take the 1st 21 days of each month to build a habit. April suggestion: measure your food with cooking cups & digital scale.

#FITip Has anything else happened in March that made you feel grateful? http://ping.fm/qKkbW #weekofgrace

#FITip Describe a place or group of people where you feel welcome and at home. http://ping.fm/kfws8 #weekofgrace

#FITip Help me out! Tell me how you manage lots of little stresses! http://ping.fm/lDRCB (Inspired by butterfly attacks!)

Another butterfly attack. Are the Monarchs back in San Diego? http://ping.fm/Up2ls

And you thought butterflies were pretty... http://ping.fm/7uCTg

#FITip Quick & yummy wrap recipes from Brooke Benlifer, RD! http://ping.fm/6RRut Check out all her articles!

#FITip 40-min interval workout: 10 min warmup + 10 X [1 min sprint + 2 min recovery walk or run]

#FITip Boom - P.O.D. - Sprint it out! (184 BPM) #musicmonday ♫ http://blip.fm/~nrdyb

#FITip Monday! A fresh start! Full of potential! Yet, many people don't associate Mondays with delight & joy... http://ping.fm/eU7ws #weekofgrace

#FITip Anything funny lately that made you laugh out loud?http://ping.fm/s6K9U #weekofgrace

#FITip What’s the most important class you’ve ever taken? http://ping.fm/EA1ZO #weekofgrace Thx: @lifehacker @nbp

#FITip What’s the most important class you’ve ever taken?http://ping.fm/cNrOW #weekofgrace Thx: @lifehacker @nbp

#FITip What “basic skills” do have that make you feel grateful? http://ping.fm/Vlqdc #weekofgrace

Pet Nutrition Center in La Costa is celebrating their 5 year anniversary this weekend with great discounts! http://ping.fm/W8M7e

#FITip How do your strengths help you reach your goals? http://ping.fm/LrSQ1 #weekofgrace

#FITip Week of Grace for March 2010 starts today: Which of your strengths do you count on the most? http://ping.fm/Br1ft #gratitude

#FITip @marionnestle comments on the article that says HFCS makes you fatter than sugar: http://ping.fm/IzYU1 Thx: @zpete

#UNFITip Article says HFCS causes abnormal weight gain compared to sucrose, but omits research details. http://ping.fm/FjTMc

Princeton says HFCS causes abnormal weight gain compared to sucrose. Does someone have a copy of the full study I can take a look? http://ping.fm/ZrVUe

will consider the pirate thing... today - Wed, I'm Irish. Happy St. Patrick's running, everyone! #FITip

Wait a minute... they're not real pirates! Pirates say "Arrrr!!!" not "Arrrgh!" Sheesh! http://ping.fm/iUjsJ

wants to run the Flying Pirate Half-Marathon just for the t-shirt. http://ping.fm/YuLhn

#FITip Hey doggies! Thanks for walking your hoomins every day & keeping them healthy! Good doggies! http://ping.fm/TrvGf

#FITip Lots o luck to all St. Patrick's Day walkers & runners this weekend! If you're in San Diego, I'll see you at Fiesta Island!

#FITip Cliffish notes on "organic" and other labels from Lifehacker.com: http://ping.fm/m49Se

notices that the kittens have "helped" with the laundry. Especially the black workout clothes.

#FITip Trader Joe's Tilapia Citronette + 2 bags frozen brown rice + your choice frozen veggies = 4 balanced, no-sugar meals under 300 cals.

#FITip $1 Trial + 2 bonuses for signing up! 5 Best Fat-Burning Cardio Workouts + 5 Lunches under 500 cal! http://ping.fm/tGkmQ

#FITip Last day to try MyWorkoutCreator.com for $1! http://ping.fm/qCTq6

would be delighted if condiment fairies suddenly appeared with salsa & guacamole.

#FITip Try losing 2 lbs/month instead of 2 lbs/week. It's slow & unexciting, but if you started this a year ago, you'd've lost 24 pounds.

#FITip Try setting a goal of 2 lbs/month instead of 2 lbs/week. Add a 3-mile walk OR replace a mocha with regular coffee every day.

#FITip Good sugar info in this blog, plus I like the writing style. http://ping.fm/P00mf

#FITip Sure there's 39g sugar in a Coke, but what exactly does that look like? http://ping.fm/bgXIf

#FITip Some sugar info & motivation to watching your sugar intake. http://tr.im/QCCF

#FITip Get fresh video workouts every time you log in! Try MyWorkoutCreator.com for only $1! http://tr.im/QwWz

#FITip My rosemary-shrimp-butternut-squash pile of food came out pretty good! http://tr.im/Qwis

is cooking butternut squash in garlic, butter & rosemary, and it smells awesome!

got new earbuds for my iPod shuffle, which apparently break when you sweat on it. Really, Apple? Headphones that break when you exercise?

#FITip Brush up on how to read a nutritional label: http://tr.im/QeWw

will be keeping track of sugars for the next 21 days. http://tr.im/QeZT #FITip

Boo. My new iPod shuffle stopped working. I feel like I don't know how to run now.

#FITip My mom got to see a little of the world, & my sis is home! Anything else you appreciate right now? http://tr.im/Qajf #weekofgrace

Missing Poway girl: http://findchelsea.com

#FITip Always training at max effort usually leads to burnout, injury, and poor performance.

#FITip Endurance junkies should train ~80% of their workouts at a "fairly easy" pace. This is as hard as you can, but still be able to talk.

#FITip For endurance junkies who are rained or snowed in today: 2min indoor cardio + 1min heavy weights, repeat 20X for 1hr workout.

#FITip On a 10-minute break, what do you do to relieve stress that makes you feel grateful? http://tr.im/Q1aA #weekofgrace

is all geared up for running... watching the rain.

#FITip The last time you went on travel, what did you experience that made you grateful? http://tr.im/PTpX #weekofgrace

#FITip Good luck to Catalina Buffalo runners this weekend! http://tr.im/PLNa

#FITip Write about a book, story, essay, or article that recently motivated you into action. http://tr.im/PLFw #weekofgrace

#UNFITip Start starvation diet in June for the beach season, when you could have started a sane plan in March, which is NEXT WEEK.

#FITip Has anyone recently done you a favor that really helped you out? http://tr.im/PBYh #weekofgrace

#FITip Starting 3/1, try a healthy habit with me for 21 days. Suggestions: flossing, 10-min walk, decaf, brown bag, breakfast, reduce sugar.

#FITip What makes you feel "at home"? http://cparkburke.com #weekofgrace

#FITip A typical small glass of fruit juice (1 cup, 8 oz) has 4-6 teaspoons of sugar.

#FITip Starting March 1, I'll be reducing my sugar intake (but not calories!) for 21 days. Anyone want to join me?

#FITip Week Of Grace starts today 2/22 - Who is your best friend? http://cparkburke.com #weekofgrace

Young Me Now Me http://tr.im/OY1p Another awesome project from Ze Frank!

#FITip Health & wellness tips from UC Berkeley: http://tr.im/OXD9 Their Wellness Letter is an excellent source of science-based info.

#UNFITip Start looking for the hidden cherry torte...

#FITip Keep a gratitude journal with me for a week? http://cparkburke.com Just a week, 5-10 min/day.

#FITip Ask your spouse hide the cherry torte with chocolate chips.

恭喜發財 Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái http://tr.im/OcAa Celebrate & prosper!

All-purpose emergency message for Valentines Day (or any day): http://tr.im/OclJ Happy Year of the Tiger, too!

remarks that the Japanese speed skater is really shiny.

#FITip Beer after workouts! http://tr.im/NQiV #UNFITip Ignore the serving size & the last line of the article. THX: @declan & Liz!

#FITip Next San Diego Run: See you at the St. Patrick's Day 10K! http://tr.im/NeXu

#FITip More upcoming races by http://kinaneevents.com - Santa Anita Derby 5K (4/3) & Vista Strawberry Festival (5/30)

had a blast at Surf City! Congrats to http://kinaneevents.com for a great run!

When I pet my kitten on my lap, she gets this expression as if i'm pouring sunshine on her. Imagine life if everyone were so appreciative.

See you at the next freaky runners parade! How our friends see us: http://tr.im/N2kM THX: Scott Meyer @ basicinstructions.net

Good luck to all Surf City runners & walkers this weekend! See you Superbowl morning!

#UNFITip 3 days before your half-marathon, go bowling! Pick a super heavy ball so you can sprain a finger & pull a glute. #goodgoingsis

#FITip From my EMT sis: Hands-Only CPR is effective & easy to remember. http://handsonlycpr.org

#FITip Jeff Heal's heartrate for his Holy Heartrate Batman! Challenge hit 198! Train with Jeff: http://tr.im/MK2h Thanks for the challenge!

#FITip Holy Heartrate! Challenge from Jeff Heal: 4 rounds of 0.25 mile on treadmill, 30 box jumps, 30 squat thrusters. Jeff's time: 19:43

#FITip Hip Pain Mystery Solved: If you have pain from walking or running, check your shoes! http://cparkburke.com

#FITip: If you run or tri, go to doctors, chiropractors, etc who run & tri. They know the injuries & when it's safe to exercise.

#FITip Stand on 1 leg, touch your toe. Try it both straight leg & bending your knee. Keep your heel on the ground!

#FITip If you'd like to train for the Rock N Roll Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on June 6, plan on walking/running 2-3 miles this weekend.

is taking bets on iPad's batteries... bulging, fire, or explosion? Any takers?

#UNFITip Celebrate running half-marathon with kettle corn, which I get suckered into buying every year just 'cos it smells so yummy!

#FITip Congrats to all Carlsbad runners this morning! What a beautiful day!

#FITip Awesome "fit chick" gear at Cbad Marathon Health Expo tomorrow! Running Skirts, Dimrs, Gypsy Runner, & more! http://tr.im/Lo7O

#FITip Sign up for RnR marathon & Cbad 5000 at Carlsbad Marathon Health Expo 7am-noon tomorrow: http://tr.im/Lo7O Get T-shirts & discounts!

#FITip Good luck to all Carlsbad Marathon & Half-Marathon racers tomorrow! See you bright & shiny!

#FITip Try skipping intervals on your walk or on a treadmill. Start with 30 seconds skipping, 1 minute walking/rest.

The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important. --Martin Luther King, Jr.

#FITip Puppy Love 5K for fit dogs and their hoomans: http://tr.im/KPhN

How to Help Haiti & Avoid Scams RT @lifehacker http://tr.im/KCL7

http://tr.im/contactme if you'd like help finishing the first San Diego Rock N Roll Half-Marathon on June 6! #shamelessselfpromo

#FITip San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon announces inaugural half-marathon addition! http://tr.im/K7G0

#FITip The "plankin-jacks" exercise in the last challenge is described in the Feb issue of @runnersworld, my fave fitness magazine.

#FITip Challenge: Plank position, elbows on ground, jump your feet apart & back together like jumping jacks. How many can you do in 60 sec?

#FITweets & #UNFITweets are now #FITips and #UNFITips! (Because tweeting is SOOO yesterday... hehehe!)