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Fit, Fudge, Fifty

Hacking the challenges of fitness at midlife. Seeking contributing writers.

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  • A tachometer for the heart

    A tachometer for the heart

    A fitness gizmo can be a great tool if chosen for the right reasons and for meaningful data.
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    Michelle Rau
    Oct 9, 2020
    “One million members ready to support your fitness goals!” Gaaaah!

    “One million members ready to support your fitness goals!” Gaaaah!

    Are online fitness communities a great source of support or a complete time suck? Both?
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    Michelle Rau
    Sep 26, 2020
    Calves like mine: when comparing body shape is helpful

    Calves like mine: when comparing body shape is helpful

    I decided it’s okay to compare myself to others to help myself sort out feelings and attitudes. I try to do this for the right reasons.
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    Michelle Rau
    Sep 26, 2020
    Things I learned from personal trainers

    Things I learned from personal trainers

    There were plenty of unintentional lessons along with the expected ones.
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    Michelle Rau
    Sep 19, 2020
    Accounting for taste: shaping my body by my own numbers

    Accounting for taste: shaping my body by my own numbers

    I can’t know what potential partners will find attractive since taste varies so much. So I shape my body and my appearance to suit myself.
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    Michelle Rau
    Sep 9, 2020
    The Knee Advocate: filling the gap between can and can’t

    The Knee Advocate: filling the gap between can and can’t

    “My knee doesn’t bend that far.”
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    Michelle Rau
    Sep 3, 2020
    Body of knowledge: muscles, massage, memory and motion

    Body of knowledge: muscles, massage, memory and motion

    Exercise accidentally let a genie out of my BPA-free, refillable Nalgene water bottle.
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    Michelle Rau
    Aug 29, 2020
    Counterintuitive exercise motivators keep me moving — from darkness into light

    Counterintuitive exercise motivators keep me moving — from darkness into light

    Making changes for the “wrong” reasons turned out right in ways I didn’t expect. I use counterintuitive moves to motivate myself no matter…
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    Michelle Rau
    Aug 29, 2020
    When to say when: Snakebite Woman

    When to say when: Snakebite Woman

    How far will I go to achieve my fitness goals? Definitely not as far as 50K.
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    Michelle Rau
    Aug 22, 2020
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