Author Archives: Rory

Cross one off the bucket list: Paul McCartney

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Rory

I went to see Paul McCartney in concert this past Saturday, and it was glorious. I bought Dave tickets for his birthday, but in truth this was actually a present to myself (a very expensive present, but totally worth it). … Continue reading →

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Operation “Get My Sh*t Together”

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Rory

The last year or two of my life in New York City was VERY structured. I’d wake up at 6:15, get to the gym by 7:30, work out until 8:30, and then take a shower and be get to work by 9. I’d take … Continue reading →

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Healthy Red, White and Blue Fourth of July treats!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Rory

Hello everyone! It’s been awhile! My life in New Orleans is going well so far. It’s taken awhile but I’m finally starting to settle in. I have a car now, so life is starting to feel a little more normal now that I … Continue reading →

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My big news…

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Rory

Now that I’ve officially given notice at work, I can finally share my big news with the rest of the world: in three weeks I’m moving to New Orleans! Why am I moving? (That’s the question I’ve been asked at … Continue reading →

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But I don’t WANNA diet *pout*

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Rory

  This has NOT been an easy week as far as my diet was concerned. It started on Saturday, when my mom gave me an Entenmann’s chocolate cake to bring to my brother the next day. As soon as she … Continue reading →

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Week 1 of my diet – so far, so good

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Rory

Week one of my five-week “Must lose 10 pounds before my 35th birthday!” challenge went well – I’m down 2.5 pounds. I might have even lost a full three pounds if I hadn’t made that fettucini alfredo on Saturday night. … Continue reading →

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Different year, same resolution

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Rory

Happy New Year everyone! Wow, it’s been forever since I last posted. There hasn’t been much to write about – between Australia, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, I have been doing very little cooking and WAYYYY too much eating. As … Continue reading →

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Eating in Australia – Melbourne

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Rory

I was in Melbourne for almost a week, and in that time my diet basically went to shit. But who cares? I’ll worry about it when I get home. In Melbourne I stayed at my friend’s apartment, which meant access … Continue reading →

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I need coffee

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Rory

I landed in Melbourne a few hours ago. First order of business while I wait for my friend to pick me up? Coffee shop. Cappuccino to be precise. I slept two hours on the 24 hour flight over here. My … Continue reading →

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Follow me while I’m in Australia

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Rory

I didn’t come close to achieving my weight loss goals over the past month, but who cares? I’m on my way to Australia! I’ll get back on track when I get home. I have another blog that I plan to … Continue reading →

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