Stephanie Klein's Greek Tragedy

vacuuming without a cleaner

keeping my abs where they belong: hidden She had less than a day to pack for their six sunbrella days and sexed up nights. Her man was whisking her off to Hawaii. There was no time for spray tan, to…

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private benjamin moments

At Island Burgers & Shakes: "Yes, I'd like a side of cottage cheese with some celery please. Oh, and then kill me." It was a rock bottom moment. A lot of people speak about bottoming out, getting to that…

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the skirted bathing suit + other offenses

There are certain milestones in a woman’s life: her first paycheck, credit card, kiss—hopefully not in that order. First bad sex, bad haircut, and balls-to-the-wall bad hangover. They’re not all memorable events, but we know they happened. This latest milestone,…

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can I lose 30 lbs. in 2 months?

Someone recently asked me this on Facebook. Could she, honestly, lose 30 lb. in two months? Obviously it depends how much you've got to lose. Assuming you're only 30 lbs. away from your final goal, and you don't have four…

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menu + drink planning

Fourteen Holy Helpers won't make a lick of difference here. I awoke craving sugar, specifically a mango margarita. It's because I know, without doubt, that tonight I will drink at least two frozen adult Slurpee drinks to celebrate…

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wagon, meet off: weight loss fail

My weekend was lived in treats, with an accidental emphasis on eats. I'd of course vowed to be mindful, keeping a food journal of everything I ate, on a weekend full of company and frosting. FAIL. And yet... mama…

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free for all thoughts

Already today I've cleaned my closet, cleared my bedside table, and organized the bathroom vanity. I took my allergy pill and a few others. Flax seeded it up. Mixed a shot of espresso with protein powder, and measured, yes, 8…

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what your cookbooks say about you

It's no secret that I'm addicted to cookbooks. I have zero desire to go cold turkey or even curb the habit. Cookbooks bring me joy, much more so even than cooking. They're inspirational and hold promise and satiety. So…

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being single tastes like saffron cream sauce with leeks

When my father first became single after his split with my mom, he had his best friend from childhood, "The Doc," over our house. My father remains close with many of his friends from childhood, each of them with their…

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s factor in austin

S Factor, a pole dancing and striptease workout, is coming to Austin Oct. 24th and 25th. They'll be holding a series of workshops both days at Soma Vida Wellness Center. Yes, the price is steep at $85…

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