Courtney Lewis Opdahl
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COMING CLEAN: Adjusting My Routine
I had high hopes for January. With all the excitement around Commitment Day and New Year’s Resolutions, I was ready…
Rethinking Resolutions
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by resolution season, senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl found some insights in our archives to help.
COMING CLEAN: Sickness Setbacks
On Thursday, I posted about boosting my immune system. A bad cold virus has been circulating in Twin Cities offices…
COMING CLEAN: Keeping My Immune System Strong
A bad cold virus is circulating, so senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl gives her immune system a boost.
COMING CLEAN: New Year, New Tradition
Does one 5K beget another? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl finds motivation at Commitment Day.
COMING CLEAN: Team EL
As a 5K newbie, I felt really lucky to have my coworkers join me in walking the Commitment Day event…
COMING CLEAN: Getting Ready for 2013
I love the energy this time of year. So many people are reflecting on their past accomplishments and reevaluating where they go next.
COMING CLEAN: 2013: Commitment Day, Every Day
Hello dear readers! I’m blogging over at Unedited today about Commitment Day, a 5K in which I’ll be walk/running on…
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 5
After I posted about Day 4 this morning, I was watching the news at lunchtime and heard of the heartbreaking…
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 4
Yesterday, our new office manager, Brandi, decorated the office with festive, sparkly decorations. It was a simple thing, but every…
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 3
Today my friend celebrated his birthday, and at his party, I was introduced to his network of friends that I…
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 2
From my journal entry last night: Hooray for pomegranate seeds at the salad bar! Thankful for newish tires on my…
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 1
I love a beautiful snowfall. Today I was outside watching our dog Chloe race around in the fresh powder, stuffing…
COMING CLEAN: Random Acts of Kindness
One of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log.…
COMING CLEAN: Notes from November
In October, I feared the dreaded weight-loss plateau, as I only managed to lose a pound for the entire month.…
COMING CLEAN: For the Love of Ladybird
This time last year, we had to make a hard choice: say goodbye to one of our dogs. It was…
COMING CLEAN: Holiday Food Favorites
Two favorite side dishes in senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl’s family, back by popular demand.
COMING CLEAN: The Pizza Incident
Pizza! Why do you tempt me so? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl faces the lure of the stuffed crust.
COMING CLEAN: Voting: It Just Feels Good
Research shows that the simple act of voting can have a profound effect on feeling good about yourself.
COMING CLEAN: October Recap
November snuck up on me, so I’m a little late in posting about my progress last month. And a busy…
COMING CLEAN: Row and Weep
You know those workouts that are so challenging you feel like crying? And maybe you do start weeping, either because you are relieved or proud or exhausted? That was my workout last night.